Novarad Corporation has announced the release of NovaRIS 6.2, its latest version of its web-based, open standards RIS that generates reports, measures profitability and facilitates paperless management of patient records.

Novarad Corporation has announced the release of NovaRIS 6.2, its latest version of its web-based, open standards RIS that generates reports, measures profitability and facilitates paperless management of patient records.

Featuring the ability to filter workflow by modality and launch dictation from workflow, NovaRIS also contains specialized worklists and reports for stalled and cancelled procedures. Additional NovaRIS features include:

• Auto distribution of reports through email, phone or fax with receipt verification.
• Customizable menus by user.
• Electronic signature for radiologists.
• Audit trail.
• Seamless integration with NovaPACS or other third-party PACS or HIS.
• Workflow tracker.

Novarad developed NovaRIS on the same platform as its PACS product, NovaPACS. Together, the systems enable fast retrieval of images and information from any web-enabled computer. 

"Radiology departments no longer need to struggle with PACS and RIS integration issues," says Paul Shumway, senior vice president at Novarad Corporation. "They can realize NovaRIS and our KLAS top-rated PACS are built on the same platform meaning that integration is effortless. And because the platform is based on open standards, NovaRIS can easily be integrated with third-party PACS as well."

NovaPACS is Novarad's enterprise level, scalable, complete, fast, and effective PACS solution. Offering 3-D imaging, fast image retrieval, full-feature viewer with intuitive interface, brokerless integration and all-inclusive support, NovaPACS was designed specifically for budget-conscious hospitals and imaging centers.

NovaPACS features include:

• Powerful, fast viewer.
• Tools for referring physicians.
• 24-hour fast remote support.
• Seven year on-site archive.
• Off-site emergency backup.
• Completely customizable hanging protocols.
• Integrated RIS, ortho tools, Cardio Viewer, MPR, and Dictation.