India (Commonwealth Union)_ Manipal Hospitals has teamed up with the AI health tech business FUJIFILM India to store private medical records and imagery using the latter’s digital technology. Manipal Hospitals will adopt a large-scale Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), thereby removing the need for the manual storage, retrieval, and sharing of sensitive data, films, and reports.
Additionally, the technology will facilitate the storage of medical records and imagery on remote, secure servers. In addition, the PACS software will ensure that such sensitive medical data is accessible via mobile devices and workstations from any place in the world. According to Dilip Jose, the CEO of Manipal Hospitals, this agreement would speed up the network’s digitization efforts and make it more comfortable for physicians and patients.
As a result of the collaboration, the advanced Radiology Information System (RIS) PACS is now available for radiology and cardiology specialty units and is also extendable for future Manipal Hospitals centers. It is capable of handling three million trials per year and is extensible to other clinical specialties. The RIS PACS will also ensure patients compliance by providing them with quick access to medical images from any Manipal Hospital, digital access to reports as and when needed, and diagnosis from a nationwide network of radiologists and cardiologists.
Koji Wada, managing director of FUJIFILM India, expressed hopes over the partnership. He said, “As a trusted healthcare technology provider globally, we are delighted to partner with Manipal Hospitals to bring state-of-the-art digitized technology solutions to patients. Through this association, we aim to provide superior technological medical facilities that can help save lives and encourage patients to become more engaged in their personal care”. Mr. Koji Wada also reiterated his commitment to client protection. He said, “We are determined to offer the highest standards of innovative and high-quality healthcare solutions in India, further solidifying our commitment to being a socially responsible brand”. Koji Wada added that through its collaboration with Manipal Hospitals, the pioneer in medical imaging technology intends to deliver innovative medical gadgets that are capable of saving lives as well as inspire patients to become more involved in their own treatment.
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As part of the strategic agreement with Manipal Hospitals, the medical imaging technology business will deploy its sophisticated system at 23 hospitals and 45 teleradiology facilities across India that operate under the Manipal Health Enterprises banner. The most up-to-date version of the program will provide patients with digital access to reports anywhere and at any time, while boosting health care diagnostics through virtual appointments, which benefits both patients as well as physicians.
