Dr. Steven Rice, a medical expert, discusses the challenges his radiology practice faced with growth and image accessibility. He found a solution through Kinetix that provided secure, reliable, and timely access to images, ensuring minimal downtime in their 24/7 emergency room setting.
Key Points
- Dr. Rice’s radiology practice had challenges with growth and image accessibility.
- They needed a partner to provide secure and reliable access to images.
- Kinetix ensured minimal downtime, which is critical in healthcare.
- The partnership allowed them to move their hardware to the partner’s data center for enhanced security.
- HIPAA compliance and cyber security were major concerns.
- Direct communication with the CEO of Kinetix was key to resolving issues.
Maintaining a radiology practice is like running a 24/7 restaurant. Just as a busy restaurant needs reliable access to ingredients, a radiology practice needs secure and timely access to images to provide quality care.
Important Keywords and Definitions
- Kinetix: A partner that provided secure and reliable access to images.
- Connect: The initial pitch made by Dr. Rice’s team to find a solution for image accessibility.
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): A law regulating the handling of protected health information in the US.
- PHI (Protected Health Information): Sensitive patient data that requires protection under HIPAA.
- Cyber security: Measures taken to protect against unauthorized access to computer systems and data.