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New Technology to Detect Breast Cancer
New 3D technology to help detect breast cancer has been incorporated into our diagnostic tools at our Women's Diagnostic Center in Silverdale. 3D mammography offers sharp breast images and give radiologists the ability to identify and characterize breast structures without the confusion of overlapping tissue. Shear-wave elastography breast ultrasound gives more information when evaluating breast lesions. It measures the firmness or resistance of the underlying tissue and can help differentiate complex cysts from solid lesions. This technology may reduce the number of patients undergoing unncessary biopsies.
Click here to read an informative letter about 3D mammography from the Women's Diagnostic Center Medical Director, Dr. J. Wesley Solze.
PACS
As of June 2011, AMI PACS has been upgraded to IDS7, the same PACS system utilized by Harrison Medical Center. The updated system can be downloaded at: https://amiha1.amiradiology.com/IDS7. The usernames and passwords remain the same as those used in the previous system. Click here for an instructional guide about the new IDS7 PACS system.
PACS (picture archiving and communication system) is a computerized method of acquiring, storing and distributing images. Physicians can access patient’s scans and reports online via a secure portal. All AMI locations have this capability and all types of medical imaging are available on PACS. This system allows for a much faster delivery of the imaging with clear, crisp images on the computer screen. Medical images are taken in our facility and the images and reports can be accessed, read or viewed by any authorized radiologist or physician at any time, anywhere.
Please contact the AMI Marketing Department at (360) 337-6530 to set up a convenient time for staff training in your office.
New Scheduling Technology Available
With the implementation of a new Radiology Information System (RIS) at AMI, the opportunity for referring offices to schedule their patients online through the AMI scheduling system is now a reality. Installation and testing is complete and referring offices now have the option to have this system installed at their medical offices.
Referral Forms
If you are in need of referral forms, informational brochures or have questions, please contact our marketing department at 360-337-6530 or by email at contact@amiradiology.com and they will be delivered to your office.
Printable Forms
For your convenience, several forms are available in a printable PDF format.
Patient Preparation Instructions
Women's Diagnostic Center patient form
PECOS Enrollment
As of July 6th, 2010 all clinicians who refer Medicare patients for medical imaging services must have a current enrollment record in the PECOS system or the submitted claim will be rejected. To continue to refer services to Medicare beneficiaries, it is necessary to submit an enrollment application by either internet-based PECOS or the appropriate paper enrollment application. Click the link below for further information on PECOS enrollment. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our Marketing Department at 360-337-6530.
High Field MRI Installed at AMI Silverdale
The AMI Silverdale office is home to a high-field MRI. This latest-generation magnetic resonance imaging scanner offers some of the clearest images available. According to Michael Cook, MD, Medical Director for Advanced Medical Imaging, "This piece of medical imaging equipment is of tremendous diagnostic benefit to the community, and we are pleased to be able to offer this important improvement in healthcare to our patients. The 1.5 Tesla magnet lets physicians see clearer internal images like never before, so they can make the most informed decisions about patient care."
This new MRI system is great for:
- general abdominal imaging
- high-resolution peripheral angiography
- spine imaging
- high resolution static and dynamic joint studies
- free breathing coronary artery imaging
- neurological scans
- breast imaging
- cardiac imaging
The outstanding image quality allows our radiologists to identify potential problems and provide the referring physician with more information for a more accurate diagnosis. We can diagnose many different anatomical and structural problems in the human body including:
- musculoskeletal imaging
- neurological imaging
- vascular system imaging
- spectroscopy of the brain and internal organs
- cardiac MR imaging
- body imaging
- breast imaging
Scheduling Appointments
You may call our scheduling office from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday at (360) 337-6500 or toll free 1-800-972-9264.
