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HealthSuite Imaging

One solution, unlimited potential: Philips radiology cloud-based enterprise imaging for access to critical imaging data.

HealthSuite Imaging1, Philips cloud PACS, leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver cloud-based archiving, image sharing, diagnostic reading and reporting, result distribution and workflow management radiology services. It removes limitations in capacity and obsolescence, providing access to radiology data from virtually anywhere while delivering enhanced data protection and a flexible architecture – all with the convenience of one vendor, one agreement and one predictable payment.

Public cloud technology protects data from disaster and enables enterprise-wide scalability

Higher availability and faster solutions performance improves access, load time and overall workflow

Near real-time visibility over all imaging data supports efficient collaborative care, anytime and anywhere

Demonstrated results

99.99%


Uptime for mission-critical services

600+


Images archived every second in all the Philips PACS systems globally3

27 million +


New exams ingested and managed in the cloud in 12 months using 11 datacenters3

99.999999999%


Data Durability4

 
Supported by AWS’ robust infrastructure, Philips HealthSuite Imaging delivers the same level of performance and uptime as on-premises solutions. It ensures high availability and fast performance, crucial for timely diagnostics and patient care, with proven reliability from AWS's extensive cloud services portfolio.

 
Enable your radiology department to seamlessly adopt future innovations and improve diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency through enhanced capabilities such as interface with advanced AI tools, faster updates and improved scalability.

 
With more than 10+ years of experience with cloud-based PACS solutions worldwide, Philips understands clinical and operational challenges. We provide cloud-based, time-saving solutions that enable organizations to go-live securely, in a timely matter with scale and performance.

 
Philips leverages AWS Simple Storage Service (S3), designed to provide resiliency and availability. The service includes encryption in transit and at rest and complies with industry-leading security standards, including 143 certifications such as HIPAA, GDPR and FIPS 140-2, to meet global regulatory requirements and ensure the security of patient data.

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Benefits

Ensure rapid access to medical studies from hospitals or remote locations, enabling seamless viewing, sharing and accessibility of data and images at any location and any time.
 

  • Remote reading and collaborative workflow for improved diagnostic outcomes and better clinician satisfaction
  • Accessible and secure medical imaging data with rule-based smart automation for faster, more efficient processes
  • SaaS business model to allow outsourcing enterprise imaging infrastructure management to allow IT staff to focus on higher value-adding tasks

Our approach

Philips and Amazon Web Services have partnered to move data management to the cloud. With our Cloud PACS solution, clinicians will be able to access the latest innovations from any location and healthcare organizations can reduce costs previously invested in on-premises solutions.

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1/5

Clinical expertise

Advance collaborative data-sharing and access the latest features from a trusted PACS provider.

Value Analysis Committee consultation

2/5

Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS)

We partner with AWS for its cloud-based enterprise imaging services.

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3/5

Tailored to your needs

Transition from on-premises to cloud with better resiliency, availability, uptime and scalability.

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4/5

Pay as you go, pay as you grow

Our cloud-based subscription model offers predictable operational costs.

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5/5

Data migration made easy

Rely on a highly experienced data migration team for a smooth and confident transition to the cloud.

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What's included

HealthSuite Imaging offers a subscription-based, exhaustive portfolio of radiology informatics services. Choose from disaster recovery for on-premises PACS or opt for cloud-based medical imaging services including archiving, diagnostic reading, reporting and workflow management.

  • Securely store your data leveraging the highly reliable AWS S3 technology. Access data any time and collaborate with peers regardless of location.
  • Orchestrate your workflow to optimize time-to-results and patient outcomes. 
  • Read, report and collaborate from virtually anywhere without compromising security, efficiency, or quality 
  • Benefit from a managed service contract guaranteeing 99.99% uptime for all mission critical services. 
  • Safeguard your on-premises PACS from any disaster including cyberattack, relying on AWS cloud security.

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Why now

Within three years, 95% of healthcare providers plan to migrate over half of their applications to the cloud5 and 50% of radiology departments are considering migrating their PACS to cloud in the next 2-3 years.6
 

  • 94% of healthcare leaders say data integration challenges impact their organization’s ability to provide timely high-quality care.7 
  • 88% of health systems reported that cloud-based technology allowed for a decentralized workforce.5
  • 85% of healthcare leaders are currently investing or planning to invest in generative AI technologies.8

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Financial and delivery model

HealthSuite Imaging is available As-a-Service, with the ability to subscribe only to what is relevant to your imaging department and pay according to your production during each period.
 

  • Fixed price per study per service
  • Avoid capital investment and potentially reduce total cost of ownership with predictable operating costs 
  • Usage-based pricing model so that you only need to pay for your actual activity during a given period

Service comparison

Data Protection

Data Protection Services

Cloud-based service designed to protect your medical imaging and PACS file system data against disasters of all kinds, including cyberattacks, for customers relying on an on-premises Philips PACS.

Hybrid cloud 

Hybrid cloud architecture

Blends the flexibility and security of cloud storage with the reliability of on-premises hardware, for facilities with bandwidth limitations who are looking for a measured transition to cloud.

Full cloud 

Full cloud architecture

Radiology services entirely accessible from the AWS public cloud with no hardware on premises, for customers able to rely on performant network.

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Frequently asked questions

What is HealthSuite Imaging?

HealthSuite Imaging, our Cloud PACS solution, connects the power of the Philips enterprise imaging platform (Vue PACS) with the scalability and security of the AWS cloud.

Which services are offered through HealthSuite Imaging?

With our cloud-PACS solution you can choose among services including archiving, viewing, diagnostic reading, reporting, orchestrator, and patient portal with 99.99% uptime availability for mission critical services.

How can I safeguard medical imaging data in the cloud?

Protecting patients is a Philips priority, and that includes safeguarding their imaging data. In addition to building security into our solutions, we also provide comprehensive malware protection. As part of our cloud-based offering, HealthSuite Imaging Data Protection services leverage the resilience of the public cloud to preserve your medical imaging and PACS file system data from any threat, including natural disasters, viruses or cyberattacks.

Why should someone consider changing from an on-premises system to a cloud-based solution?

While Philips continues to support and innovate on-premises systems, the cloud offers enhanced capabilities such as greater accessibility, faster updates, and improved scalability. The partnership with AWS ensures that your radiology department can seamlessly adopt future innovations, improving diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

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Footnotes
 

[1] The use of cloud services can be subject to local laws and regulations. HealthSuite Imaging may not be available in all regions. Please consult your local Philips representative for more details.
[2] Available only for selected markets. Please consult your local Philips representative for more details.
[3] Data retrieved from the Philips dashboards in Feb 2023 for Vue PACS, Vue Cloud and IntelliSpace Radiology customers
[4] Data protection in Amazon S3 - Amazon Simple Storage Service: docs.aws.amazon.com/en_en/wellarchitected/latest/framework/perf-data.html
[5] Leonard. Michael. Accelerate healthcare transformation with cloud solutions | AWS Marketplace (amazon.com)
[6] 2023 Frost and Sullivan report, Enterprise Cloud Imaging Informatics.
[7] Philips future health index 2024, Chapter 2, Bridging the insights gap page 15.
[8] Philips future health index 2024, Chapter 2, Bridging the insights gap page 18.

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