A comparative cost analysis of picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) versus conventional radiology in the private sector
SA Journal of Radiology
| Field | Value | |
| Title | A comparative cost analysis of picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) versus conventional radiology in the private sector | |
| Creator | Moodley, Indres Moodley, Sivani | |
| Description | Background: Radiology is rapidly advancing, with a global transition to digital imaging technology to improve productivity and enhance communication. The major challenge confronting radiology practices is to demonstrate cost savings and productivity gains when a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is established.Aim: To undertake an incremental cost analysis of PACS compared with conventional radiology to determine productivity gains, if any, at two private hospitals in Durban.Method: An incremental cost analysis for chest radiographs, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging brain scans with and without contrast were performed. The overall incremental cost for PACS in comparison with a conventional radiology site was determined. The net present value was also determined to evaluate the capital budgeting requirements for both systems.Results: The incremental cost of both capital and the radiology information system for installing PACS shows an expected increase. The incremental PACS image cost shows a reduction.Conclusion: The study provides a benchmark for the cost incurred when implementing PACS. It also provides a decision framework for radiology departments that plan to introduce PACS and helps to determine the feasibility of its introduction. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2015-03-31 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajr.v19i1.634 | |
| Source | South African Journal of Radiology; Vol 19, No 1 (2015); 7 pages 2078-6778 1027-202X | |
| Language | eng | |
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