Patrick Feldmann

Healthcare facilities performing endoscopic procedures face stringent infection prevention requirements following multiple documented outbreaks linked to inadequate scope reprocessing. Understanding current regulatory expectations and implementing effective compliance programs requires evidence-based approaches supported by verified clinical protocols. The Documented Outbreak History The UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center outbreak in early 2015 highlighted critical vulnerabilities in endoscope …

Infection Control Compliance in Hospital Endoscopy Read More »

Your endoscopy expansion project started at $200,000 for new rooms and clinical equipment. Then IT presented their technology requirements: capture devices, workstations, and video processors for 12 procedure rooms across three facilities. The project just ballooned to $800,000. This cost multiplication reflects a fundamental challenge in endoscopy technology deployment. Traditional room-centric hardware models create capital …

Endoscopy Solutions: Reducing Hardware Costs Read More »

It is not uncommon for IT directors to discover the full extent of their endoscopy vendor landscape only when something breaks. The image capture system from one company stops talking to the documentation software from another. The scope tracking database won’t export data in a format the reporting tool understands. If you map out a …

Vendor Consolidation for Endoscopy Departments Read More »

Choosing endoscopy software for a multi-hospital health system is more complicated than it appears. The decision affects Epic integration quality, compliance tracking, equipment flexibility, and costs across dozens of locations for years to come. Most vendor evaluations focus on features and demos. But features don’t reveal whether the Epic Lumens integration works without manual workarounds, …

Best Endoscopy Software for Health Systems: An Evaluation Framework for Enterprise IT Leaders Read More »

Managing documentation in your endoscopy practice shouldn’t consume your entire day. Between accuracy requirements, compliance standards, and high-patient-volume pressures, the right endoscopy report writer can transform your workflow from chaotic to streamlined efficiency. The challenge isn’t just finding any reporting solution—it’s identifying one that improves your practice operations without creating new problems. Too many practices …

Choosing the Right Endoscopy Report Writer Read More »

EndoManager® EMS is NewCura’s enterprise-grade middleware solution designed for healthcare organizations managing visible light medical imaging across multiple locations and specialties. As a vendor-neutral, server-hosted platform, EMS orchestrates image acquisition, storage, and routing throughout healthcare networks. The platform provides the scalability and integration capabilities that modern healthcare systems demand. Enterprise Middleware Architecture EndoManager® EMS takes …

EndoManger EMS – The Perfect EndoManager Upgrade Read More »

The late-night calls from frustrated clinical staff. The endless workarounds for basic functionality. The growing anxiety about compliance gaps and audit trails. If you’re managing endoscopy operations across multiple hospital locations, these scenarios likely sound all too familiar. With Olympus®’ end-of-life announcement for EndoWorks®, health systems can no longer postpone the inevitable: it’s time to …

Migrating from EndoWorks: A Health System Guide Read More »

Tracking endoscopes throughout their life cycle is vital to a safe reprocessing program. An electronic tracking system that monitors scope location, disinfection cycles, repairs, maintenance, and real-time status may help identify a scope’s relationship to infectious outbreaks, device recalls, and even trends that may indicate a breakdown in processes. As healthcare facilities face increasing pressure …

Tracking Endoscope Use in Hospitals Read More »

Hospital endoscopy departments face increasingly complex challenges in managing sophisticated medical equipment while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and regulatory compliance. Specialty endoscopy software has emerged as a critical tool for healthcare facilities seeking to streamline operations, enhance documentation accuracy, and ensure comprehensive tracking of endoscopic procedures and equipment. These specialized systems address …

Specialty Endoscopy Software for Hospitals Read More »

According to recent market analysis, the global diagnostic imaging services market is expected to reach $872.7 billion by 2030, driven by the rising number of chronic diseases and the increasing adoption of advanced imaging technologies. Endoscopy is leading the way in revolutionizing patient care by integrating DICOM-compliant software solutions. Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine …

What is DICOM? 6 Reasons It’s the Gold Standard in Medical Imaging Read More »