LEADTOOLS Version 19 is here! In case you missed it yesterday, we talked about all the new Document Imaging features in Version 19. To learn more about all the new features in Version 19, check out the full list.

Today, we will dive into the Medical Imaging SDK Technology in LEADTOOLS 19, which is headlined by the new HL7 SDK and redesigned HTML5 / JavaScript Medical Viewer.

Digital healthcare is a huge industry, and for good reason. Not only is there an incredible amount of opportunities for businesses, but it also feels good to know you're a part of something that helps improve people's health. But for some providers it's not yet an option to upgrade their equipment, but still want the ability to take advantage of Meaningful Use incentives. How can these institutions continue using their legacy systems and devices but still provide the highest level of care for their patients?

Print to PACS, a powerful feature offered in LEADTOOLS Medical Imaging SDKs, is a perfect solution to these situations. In this white paper we will explore the benefits, scenarios, and easy to use code that will allow you to integrate any legacy system into your digital PACS and EHR systems and round off your launch into the digital healthcare age.

HIMSS 2014 is approaching soon, and LEAD Technologies has big plans for this year's show! Of course, LEAD will be demonstrating the full line of LEADTOOLS version 18 SDKs including medical imaging, document imaging and Multimedia product offerings. In addition, LEAD will be highlighting how LEADTOOLS can be used to quickly and easily achieve specific tasks and uses important to the healthcare industry, including Stage 2 Meaningful Use qualification and Cloud adoption.

Leverage LEADTOOLS HTML5 Medical Viewer and PACS Framework to allow customers to satisfy Stage 2 Meaningful Use requirements

• HTML5 Medical Viewer
  • Patients and providers can view DICOM images anywhere, from any desktop, tablet or mobile device
  • Facilitate computerized order entry for modalities with MWL/MPPS
• PACS Framework
  • Ease the creation and management of computerized order entry
  • Integrate older legacy systems and modalities into your digital PACS and EHR systems with Print to PACS

Take your solution to the Cloud with LEADTOOLS

• PACS Server Framework provides robust cloud storage and disaster recovery capabilities
• HTML5 Medical Viewer Framework may be hosted on the Cloud and scaled to handle enterprise level demands

Visit LEAD Technologies at HIMSS Booth #3839

In addition to these features, LEADTOOLS will have much more on display at HIMSS. While you are in Orlando enjoying the break from cold weather, we hope you take the time to visit our booth to meet LEAD's imaging experts and check out the latest medical imaging technology in LEADTOOLS.

This month, we have published a white paper on the new LEADTOOLS HL7 SDK technology that was added in Version 19. A versatile and popular messaging standard for medical applications, HL7 truly broadens the scope of LEADTOOLS SDKs. Since HL7 is a messaging standard for interoperability between any healthcare application, this new library within LEADTOOLS V19 can be used across the board in imaging (PACS) and non-imaging (EHR, RIS, HIS, billing, patient tracking, etc.) applications alike.

If you are developing any kind of application for the healthcare industry, this white paper is especially relevant as HL7 is already the worldwide messaging standard for the exchange of patient care and clinical information. We hope you enjoy this informative read about such an important standard, its general uses and how customers are using LEADTOOLS to implement it.