New Technology Designed to Share and Store Medical Images

New cloud-based medical image storage and sharing platform gives patients greater control over their medical records, mobilizes medical image sharing, and lowers healthcare costs.

In an effort to streamline the way patients manage their healthcare, Purview (Crofton, MD, USA) developed an innovative platform. “In 2013 no patient should be beholden to their doctor for access to their medical records,” said Philip Jackson, general manager and cofounder of Purview. “We’ve been able to control our financial records online for years. Why should patients have to go back into the doctor’s office for a copy of their X-ray? Purview allows people to take a more active role in their own medical care by giving patients power and control over their medical images.”

Most patients still typically receive medical images on film or a disc, creating a less-than-ideal scenario to obtain second opinions or maintain lifetime medical records. Purview updates this process for the mobile age by providing a simple and secure online portal for medical images, easily accessible for both patients and providers.

Any medical image can be directly uploaded to Purview’s secure cloud. Patients and providers then have direct access to those images online or from a mobile device. From there, they can access, review, manage, share, manipulate, or collaborate over images in real time.

Patient benefits include (1) Patients no longer having to rely on physicians as gatekeepers for their medical history. (2) Patients have the technology to support themselves and take a more active role in managing their healthcare. (3) Reduced healthcare costs with access to images can lessen the need to perform duplicate procedures. Providers no longer have overhead costs of physical storage or image production. (4) Storage and sharing independent of proprietary platforms. Patients have complete access to their medical images regardless of where they were created. Access is not channeled only through medical practices.

With the Purview platform, patients can easily get a second opinion; keep an orderly, historic record of past procedures; have their chosen physician examine images from anywhere; electronically share images with any physician in the United States; reduce radiation exposure with fewer repeat-imaging procedures; and eliminate clutter and confusion tied to multiple physical image copies.

A recent Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey indicated that a growing number of Americans are interested is using their tablets and smartphones to better manage their healthcare. Experts note, however, that technology has still not provided meaningful progress to meet this demand. “Patients are always connected to a mobile device and they want a say in their healthcare,” said Mr. Jackson. “Purview is here to ensure that patients are empowered to take control of what is rightfully theirs. Patients want anywhere, anytime access and we provide it.”

Purview democratizes healthcare by giving patients complete control over their medical images. With its secure cloud platform, Purview allows patients and providers to store, access, review, share, and manage medical images in one online location 24/7 This increases the quality and speed of healthcare while reducing costs.

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