Imaging Technology News 9/08

RT N/A = Not applicable N/S = Not specified Imaging Technol og y N E W S Siemens Medical Solutions www.siemensmedical.com Independent Verification &/or LANTIS Oncology Information System 10+ 8.3 10+ >850 >50 hardware/network implementation Both Win 2000/2003 Citrix runs on LANTIS server (Windows 2000/2003) - no separate server required Win 2000 Pro/XP Pervasive 8 tal Reports for custom reporting & N/A April 2008 Fall 2008 1 or 2 imaging tools & analysis; support for mlc; plan review & quality check list . Improved new graphical user interface · Enhanced integration w/ syngo Suite for Oncology ·Newly introduced modules (clinical trial management, structured noting) www.varian.com ARIA >15 ARIA 3 Over 2,000 Worldwide Both Varian Medical Systems Win2003 Svr SP1 N/A Win2000 SP4, XP SP2 Sybase 12.5.x Infomaker, Microsoft Word, Double-Take, Onco Inc., Cedara, Unlimited Systems, Cogent Health Solutions Spring 2008 Fall 2008 2 Enhanced image mgmt tools w/ offline review of 3D volumetric CBCT images, improved reporting, info query tool, tumor response assmnt, lesion documentation owsheet, & clinician worksheet b Laboratory Information System (LIS) results to IMPAC's oncology EMR; ve image-guided treatment Plans, radiation oncology CPOE, Preof st&ard radiotherapy, user defined ted worklists. Readily extensible to harting delivery or imaging devices tary imaging devices as required; ffline treatment image analysis, review ystem) is designed to manage the rovide seamless integration w/ manage information necessary to endent of planning or delivery system. e for all IHE-RO connectathons ent generation & transcription xternal documents ncounters w/ pre-defined templates ssments l enrollment & promotes consistency g & streamlines schedule les providing customized views, ies or waves to allow multiple g & charge capture, audit, export & m the MOSAIQ EMR for electronic s by providing the ability to maintain t retain one central patient database th MRS & Précis focusing on Available early 2009 Yes, HL-7 lab data import, (order export to be introduced) MedOnc EMR, chemo prescrip, pharm prep & dispensing, drug admin, dose limit check, clin trials mgt, decision spprt HL7 standard interfaces import & export lab information Easy e-chart navigation, intuitive graphic treatment delivery interface, support of third party interfaces, AFS support, MSF support for IMRT Integrated syngo RT Therapist treatment delivery application syngo Suite for Oncology & Image RT RadOnc EMR supporting IMRT, IGRT, proton, SRS & adaptive therapy. RT chart QA, offline image review, long term archive to removable media or PACS. Schedules sync'd to PDA. Clin trials mgt, outcomes analysis 4D Console unifies user contrls of Linac, MLC, EPID in 1 wkstn for 3D, IMRT, IGRT & DART DICOM compliant & supports offline review of kV, MV, CBCT, PET, MR, DRR, Cine, etc. Citrix access supported, Outlook synchronization Supports CITRIX environment Yes - Transcriber option Yes - eScan option Yes Yes - Clinical Assessment option Yes Patient, staff, location, master view of dept. schedule, configurable day sheets, flexible wave scheduling, conflict management Automatic charge capture, multicharge capture, superbills, charge panels Dictate, fax, email Supprts scanners to store patient info in the DB/EMR Modifiable document templates & automated transcript tool Patnt hlth monitoring, outcomes assessmt tool, custom data entry forms Patnt screen/eligib, protocol-based sched, auto Case Report Form Recurr appts, conflict res., template sched, task pad, multiviews Instant chg postng, procedure codes, RVU spprt, multimodifiers HL-7 procedure export Yes - multidepartment extension option N/A Available early 2009 Export charges to Centricity or any HL7-based billing system Configurable by dept: prefs, user rights, procedure codes OncoLog cancer registry by Onco Inc. N/S EMR to IMPAC cancer registry for Citrix syngo Imaging XS, central archive Standard PC, Windows 2000/2003/XP N/A Archive to file sys, CD or PACS www.varian.com/oois/hws001.html DICOM, DICOM ION, DICOM RT, HL7, ASCII, custom interfaces to suit most reqmts. Over 400 installed interfaces spanning 60 different vendors arges via st&ard HL7 interfaces; tary interfaces. C's RTP Connect format. Introducing ctionality that is typically located in the segmentation contouring & registration view, edit & creation of anatomical IGRT N/S Connection supported to all major TPS vendors via DICOM RT/RTP Link Fully Integrated w/Eclipse; DICOM RT or RTPConnect to non-Varian TPS Yes Yes Yes Import of patient demographics, import of lab data, export of procedures & schedules 100 Mbps recommended minimum Bandwidth dependent, T1 minimum Software upgrades typically part of service contract; flexible service contracts available; all Siemens equipment covered w/ Siemens service; global service Standard Service Contract available Defined by contract types Premium service contract available Yes, defined by contract types Comprehensive applications & service training program Yes Yes Bernd Becker (bernd.becker@siemens.com) Jeffrey Kloss (jeffrey.kloss@siemens.com) www.siemensmedical.com (925) 246-8200 Yes Yes Yes Yes 100 BASE-T & TCP/IP ntwk protocol recomm for images T1 - 1.5Mbps, TCP/IP HW & SW covered. 24/7 dispatch. Avg emerg. resp time = 30 mins (std work hrs). Onsite w/in 4 hrs or next day Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Annual meeting at ASTRO, plus online user group 100 Corey Zankowski, Sr. Director Software Systems Jeff Marcus (VP) www.varian.com/ARIA (800) 544-4636 aframe port via phone, email or dedicated rtunities; annual & regional users ards & focus groups MR) designed specifically for oncology s such as scheduling, transcription, ta visualization and analysis tool, is 's vendor independent philosophy & a multi-vendor environment & remain uipment selection. IMPAC is a charter ology (IHE-RO) initiative for the past 3 archive to which all participating comprehensive oncology IT solution environment, while providing a single, there are over 2000 facilities worldwide · One of the most comprehensive OIMS available · Evolving impressive solutions for image management w/ syngo suite for Oncology · Integration in syngo suite for Oncology for a complete radiation oncology workflow solution · Global organization providing multi-language application & global service ARIA provides immediate, department-wide access to patient records & digital images. ARIA is designed by Varian Medical Systems, the world's leading manufacturer of oncology solutions to support the spectrum of today's treatment techniques including IGRT, medical oncology, SRS, proton, adaptive radiation therapy & survivorship case management. Robust HL7 support provides reliable connectivity to non-Varian software systems, medical equipment & imaging devices. chaumburg, IL 60194 • 847-882-6336 • Fax 847-519-0166 September 2008 Comparison Chart Conducted by Reilly Communications Group Reilly Communications Group assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in this chart. http://www.siemensmedical.com http://www.varian.com http://www.varian.com/oois/hws001.html http://www.siemensmedical.com http://www.varian.com/ARIA

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Imaging Technology News 9/08 Contents IGRT How IGRT Targets the Prostate ASTRO Oncology Information Management Systems (OIMS) Imaging Leading the Intense Race Against Cancer SBRT - The New Treatment of Choice Top IMRT/IGRT Centers to Watch Molecular Imaging: Ready for the Limelight CR or DR in the ER? Have You Hit the Glass Ceiling?

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