PACS Insights | Sumble

What is PACS?

PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) is a medical imaging technology used to electronically store, retrieve, distribute and present images. It replaces hard-copy films with digital storage, allowing healthcare professionals to access images from different locations and facilitating efficient image management and reporting.

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What other technologies are related to PACS?

PACS Competitor Technologies

Powershare

Powershare is a medical image sharing platform, a type of technology that can compete with PACS.

mentioned alongside PACS in 48% (197) of relevant job posts

PACS Complementary Technologies

RIS

Radiology Information Systems (RIS) manage radiology workflow and patient data, integrating with PACS for image management.

mentioned alongside PACS in 76% (11.5k) of relevant job posts

HIS

Hospital Information Systems (HIS) manage overall hospital operations and patient data, sharing information with PACS to provide a comprehensive view of patient records.

mentioned alongside PACS in 41% (1.8k) of relevant job posts

DICOM

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is the standard protocol for image communication and storage, essential for PACS functionality.

mentioned alongside PACS in 25% (2.6k) of relevant job posts