Management of diagnostic images is one of the most important responsibilities of the healthcare information technology professional. Areas that come under their purview include: ergonomics; the human computer interface; optimizing image flow and processes for data integrity; and importing and exporting diagnostic studies outside the practice or institution.

• Ergonomics , DICOM , IHE , EMR , RIS , PACS , Dictation , Processing , Compression , Acquisition , Display , LUT , Recording , Digitizing , Annotation , Integration , Usability , Reporting , Standards , CIIP