learing series: fundamentals of system architecture & design

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Systems Architecture/DesignCommunicating complex system using simple diagrams

and minimizing misunderstandings


Systems Architecture/DesignCommunicating complex system using simple diagrams

and minimizing misunderstandings

OBJECTIVE:• To provide an overview and differences between the most

common workflows being used in today’s imaging facilities.• To demonstrate via diagrams different options of system

implementations and integration with other systems.

Please hold questions to the end of this presentation

Standard Architectures/Workflows in place today

• Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTF) or Free-standing Imaging Center

• Tele Radiology Services• Hospital Radiology Department• Mobile Imaging Services


4 most common type of practices in today’s Medical Imaging Industry



Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTF) or Free-standing Imaging CenterRamsoft’s RISPACS/PM/MU



Tele Radiology ServicesRamsoft’s PACS / Tele Plus / Lite PACS / Tele Lite



Hospital Radiology DepartmentRamsoft’s PACS



Mobile Imaging ServicesRamsoft’s PACS / Tele Plus / Lite PACS / Tele Lite

Different Environments/options for Implementation

• Hosted/Cloud-based vs. Onsite/In-house Environment• RISPACS with or without HL7 Interfaces• PACS with or without HL7 Interfaces• RISPACS with PowerCaches• PACS with Gateway Routers


4 Different Scenarios

Different Environments/options of Implementation


Hosted/Cloud-Based

Different Environments/options of Implementation


Onsite/In-House



RISPACS with HL7 Interfaces

PowerServer RIS/PACS

RadiologistInterpretation Final Report

Distribution

Outbound ORM/Order HL7 Message

Report Creation

Inbound ORU/Report HL7 Message

BillingPost-Charge

Billing Software

Outbound ADT/DFT HL7 Messages



PACS with HL7 Interfaces

Other Vendor’s RIS

ADT/Demographics

ORM/Orders

ORU HL7 Message/Final Report

Billing SoftwareADT/DFT HL7 Messages

PowerServer PACS



RISPACS with PowerCaches

Gateway Router w/PowerCache



Facility A

Facility B

Facility C



PACS with Gateway Routers

Gateway Router

Gateway Router

Gateway Router

Facility A

Facility B

Facility C

Tele Radiology Group

Final Reports

Final Reports


Thank You

learing series: fundamentals of system architecture & design

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