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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Informatics
  • Medical Imaging Technology
  • Health Information Management

Background:

  • Healthcare digitization is advancing, yet medical image transfer often relies on outdated physical media like compact discs (CDs).
  • This reliance on CDs presents challenges for efficiency, security, and continuity of care in modern healthcare systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess current medical image transfer practices in major U.S. hospitals.
  • To characterize the prevalence of compact disc (CD) use versus digital platforms for medical image exchange.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of the largest hospital institutions in each U.S. state was conducted.
  • Hospital websites were analyzed to categorize image transfer methods: routine CD use, transition to digital, phasing out CDs, or no CD use.

Main Results:

  • 72% of surveyed institutions routinely use CDs for medical image transfer.
  • Only 12% are actively phasing out CDs, and none have completely eliminated their use.
  • Alternative physical media like USB drives are not routine methods.

Conclusions:

  • The continued widespread use of CDs for medical image transfer highlights a significant barrier to digital health advancement.
  • Prioritizing secure and accessible digital image transfer is essential for improving healthcare efficiency, patient autonomy, data security, and continuity of care.