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Efficient storing and sharing of imaging scans

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Have you ever had to get a copy of your scans to send to another doctor for a second opinion? Sometimes the second doctor simply asks for another set of expensive scans because it's too much bother to get the existing ones. Joyce talks with Amy Vreeland of LifeIMAGE about their new product that aims to avoid duplicate exams and eliminate unnecessary patient exposure to excessive radiation. This is important news as duplicate scanning of patients can also lead to patient discomfort and higher health care costs. Already adopted by three large cancer centers, this kind of "cloud computing" product has benefit for patients and for the bottom line.

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