An overview of a picture archiving and communications system procurement

The implementation and integration of a picture archiving and communications system (PACS) wil be one of the most significant initiatives a healthcare enterprise will undertake. Developing processes that establish the needs of the users, support strategic initiatives, and address risk management is not trivial. The development of a plan that provides the PACS selection committees with a step-by-step roadmap to seek and procure the PACS best suited to their workflow is a valuable tool. This report is a high-level overview of steps to consider when establishing the process to procure PACS.