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How to Select a CVIS Vendor that Meets Your Needs

10 Questions to Consider When Selecting a CVIS Vendor:



  1. How can I get a patient-centric view of images and information?
  2. McKesson solutions incorporate images and information from across medical specialties and the organization into a patient-centric view. So you have all the relevant patient information you need at the point of decision-making.

  3. Can I get patient information and images anytime, anywhere?
  4. With McKesson solutions, physicians inside and outside the organization can access critical patient information anytime, anywhere.

  5. Can I access the patient's complete medical record?
  6. McKesson supports anytime/anywhere access to complete patient information, resulting in better, faster decisions about patient care.

  7. Is the solution scalable to meet tomorrow's demands?
  8. Ours are. You can add modalities, users and links to other IT systems as your needs grow.

  9. Does the system support data analysis and help reduce risk?
  10. Because they're fully integrated with the organization's other clinical systems and electronic health records, McKesson solutions give diagnosing physicians instant access to the right information at the right time.

  11. Does my current system improve the financial performance of my department?
  12. McKesson solutions increase department efficiency, reducing administrative burdens and tasks, and increasing the opportunity to handle greater volume of procedures and exams.

  13. Is the system reliable, including disaster recovery functionality?
  14. McKesson offers you the best up-time possible with behind-the-scenes remote monitoring and seamless support to ensure ongoing performance.

  15. Will the solution improve the financial performance of my department?
  16. ROI benefits of a CVIS include better management of high cost areas, such as the cath lab and cardiac surgery, and the potential to reduce length of stay for cardiovascular patients by tracking outcomes and developing best practices.

  17. Does the solution conform to the American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registry™ (NCDR) standards?
  18. The use of ACC and ASE standards in McKesson’s cardilogy solution helps automate submission to the ACC registries, ICAEL, ICAVL and ICANL. The solution also supports DICOM-ECG waveform assists in the future interchange of this critical data.

  19. Can I count on my current system vendor to meet my expectations?
  20. McKesson is a partner for life, committed to meeting and exceeding expectations. From our executives to our internationally certified service and support employees, we measure our success by your success.

McKesson has more than 30 years of experience devoted to healthcare information technology. In fact, no company understands better than McKesson how to connect disparate departments and care disciplines, preserving and enhancing their unique workflow while linking them to the rest of the enterprise.

We encourage you to compare McKesson to other vendors, and make your decision. And remember: If you have questions, please e-mail us and we will respond as quickly as possible.