Dynamic Imaging Participates in IHE’s Portable Data for Imaging Demonstration at RSNA 2005

Web-based Leader Proves Strength in Standards and Interoperability

Allendale, NJ, November 15, 2005 — Dynamic Imaging, an established leader in
Web-based image and information management, continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting standard-based system interoperability in the field of medical imaging. At RSNA 2005, Dynamic Imaging (RSNA Booth #5150) will participate in the industry demonstration of improved interoperability of imaging information exchange via removable media (such as a CD-R). At this demonstration, RSNA visitors can obtain from Dynamic Imaging and other participating vendors samples of CDs formatted according to the requirements of Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise’s (IHE) updated Portable Data for Imaging (PDI) Integration Profile.

Later, they can take these CDs to other participating vendors' booths and verify that the information on the CDs can be properly imported into those vendors' systems without need for proprietary converters and frustration of failures due to incompatible formatting. In addition to the DICOM images, the information on the CDs can include relevant information (such as images and reports) encoded in Web-compatible formats and accessible via standard Web browsers.

Standards-based media, such as CDs, are a critical component for institutions to go filmless. While many PACS vendors offer CDs, they frequently do not support standards, rely on proprietary data formats, are not able to be imported into third party PACS and OEM workstations, have a different user interface than the PACS, and may not include reports.

“Dynamic Imaging is pleased to participate in IHE's PDI initiative, which is consistent with our active involvement within the IHE community. As health care continues to move towards regional health initiatives, IHE will continue to pave the way, and Dynamic Imaging will be there,” said Andrei Leontiev, Dynamic Imaging's Project Leader, Information Systems and Interoperability. Andrei is an active participant on the DICOM Standards Committee, an active participant and former chair of DICOM Working Group 6 (Base Standard), an active participant of DICOM Working Group 10 (Strategic Planning), and a participant on the IHE Radiology Planning and Technical Committees, Strategic Development Committee, and IT Infrastructure Planning and Technical Committees.

Dynamic Imaging will be participating in the IHE North America Connectathon 2006, to be held January 16-20, 2006, at the RSNA headquarters building in Oak Brook, Ill.