--- title: Purview Blog (39) description: (39) --- [Patient Log In](https://www.purview.net/sign_in) ![](https://www.purview.net/hs-fs/hubfs/search-icon.png?width=40&height=42&name=search-icon.png) [![Purview® Logo](https://www.purview.net/hs-fs/hubfs/image1.png?width=1600&height=212&name=image1.png "Purview® Logo")](https://www.purview.net) Open main menu Close main menu - SOLUTIONS Open the submenu - [Expert View](https://www.purview.net/expert-view) - [Purview Image](https://www.purview.net/image) - CLIENTS Open the submenu - [Hospitals](https://www.purview.net/hospitals) - [Physicians](https://www.purview.net/physicians) - [Radiologists](https://www.purview.net/radiologists) - [Veterinary Specialists](https://www.purview.net/veterinary-specialists) - [Legal Services](https://www.purview.net/legal-services) - LEARN Open the submenu - [Blog](https://www.purview.net/learn-blog) - [Webinars](https://www.purview.net/webinars) - [Case Studies](https://www.purview.net/case-studies) - [White Papers](https://www.purview.net/whitepapers) - [User Stories](https://www.purview.net/user-stories) - [FAQ](https://www.purview.net/faqs) - [News](https://www.purview.net/news) - [ABOUT](https://www.purview.net/about) - [Talk to Us](https://www.purview.net/contact-us) # Blog - [Blog](https://www.purview.net/learn-blog) - [Webinars](https://www.purview.net/webinars) - [Case Studies](https://www.purview.net/case-studies) - [White Papers](https://www.purview.net/whitepapers) - [User Stories](https://www.purview.net/user-stories) - [FAQ](https://www.purview.net/faqs) - [News](https://www.purview.net/news) ![Patients choose self-pay for online access to their medical images](https://www.purview.net/hubfs/Featured%20Image%20for%20Patient%20Pay.png) ### [Patients Prefer Self-Pay for Copies of Their Medical Images](https://www.purview.net/blog/patients-prefer-self-pay-for-copies-of-their-medical-images) Feb 6, 2020, 9:15:00 AM Many physicians and healthcare providers don’t charge their patients for a copy of their medical images because they fear their patients’ reaction. Ironically, providing “free” CDs to their patients is actually causing more harm than good. Patients we’ve spoken with would prefer paying a small fee for online access, which is actually valuable to them, rather than receiving the burden accompanied by that free CD. Take this story for example… [Tilden Bowditch](https://www.purview.net/blog/author/tilden-bowditch) [Read More](https://www.purview.net/blog/patients-prefer-self-pay-for-copies-of-their-medical-images) ![Hospitals need to provide online access to medical images instead of using CDs, an obsolete technology](https://www.purview.net/hubfs/social-suggested-images/CD_Stockphoto1.jpeg) [Imaging Centers,](https://www.purview.net/blog/topic/imaging-centers) [Specialists](https://www.purview.net/blog/topic/specialists) ### [Yale Researchers Warn Hospitals: Using CDs for Patient Image Delivery is 'Immediate Issue'](https://www.purview.net/blog/yale-researchers-warn-hospitals-using-cds-for-patient-image-delivery-is-immediate-issue) Feb 4, 2020, 11:35:14 AM Hospitals waste thousands of dollars on inefficient patient imaging delivery by CDs. Why does this method prevail when hospitals could easily adopt a more efficient, less expensive, [and even free](https://www.purview.net/blog/free-is-good-a-patient-access-system-for-your-practice), format that would better serve their patients? [Researchers at Yale University School of Medicine](https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.2019190473)were left with the same question after evaluating patient imaging delivery in hospitals across the United States. [Tilden Bowditch](https://www.purview.net/blog/author/tilden-bowditch) [Read More](https://www.purview.net/blog/yale-researchers-warn-hospitals-using-cds-for-patient-image-delivery-is-immediate-issue) ![should patients have access to their medical images?](https://www.purview.net/hubfs/Images/Blog-Images/medical-image-sharing-patient-access.jpg) [Imaging Centers,](https://www.purview.net/blog/topic/imaging-centers) [Specialists](https://www.purview.net/blog/topic/specialists) ### [Should Patients Have Access to Medical Images?](https://www.purview.net/blog/medical-image-sharing-should-i-give-my-patients-access) Jan 30, 2020, 12:32:00 PM As a responsible physician, you may worry about the potential effects of giving your patients electronic access to their medical images. However, many of these fears aren’t justified by the facts. If you’re worried about the dangers of giving your patients access to their medical images, the following may help to put your mind at ease. **Let’s take a look at the risks and benefits of sharing medical images with patients:** ![Les Trachtman, EE, JD, MBA](https://www.purview.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Les%20Trachtman%20Circle%20BW.png?width=45&name=Les%20Trachtman%20Circle%20BW.png) [Les Trachtman, EE, JD, MBA](https://www.purview.net/blog/author/les-trachtman) [Read More](https://www.purview.net/blog/medical-image-sharing-should-i-give-my-patients-access) ![Deliver Patient Access to Medical Images Without Using CDs](https://www.purview.net/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-01-28%20at%201.43.39%20PM.png) [Imaging Centers,](https://www.purview.net/blog/topic/imaging-centers) [Specialists](https://www.purview.net/blog/topic/specialists) ### [Deliver Patient Access to Medical Images Without Using CDs](https://www.purview.net/blog/deliver-patient-access-today) Jan 28, 2020, 2:00:00 PM Savvy patients are demanding access to their medical information. They know that capturing this information at the point of treatment will save them time and aggravation should they need it in the future. This is more comprehensive than a simple collection of their medical history. They want copies of their radiology reports, pathology reports, diagnoses, prescriptions, electronic health records, and, of course, their medical imaging. Your delivery of this information will impact your patients’ satisfaction, as well as your budget. How are you delivering your patients images today, and how can you improve this process? We have an answer for you. ![Purview](https://www.purview.net/hs-fs/hub/462304/file-2402441902.png?width=45&name=file-2402441902.png) [Purview](https://www.purview.net/blog/author/purview) [Read More](https://www.purview.net/blog/deliver-patient-access-today) ![](https://www.purview.net/hubfs/Stock%20images/Close%20up%20of%20smartphone%20used%20by%20young%20blonde%20woman%20in%20plaid%20shirt.jpeg) [Imaging Centers,](https://www.purview.net/blog/topic/imaging-centers) [Specialists](https://www.purview.net/blog/topic/specialists) ### [Smartphones are Changing the Way Patients Access Medical Images](https://www.purview.net/blog/smartphones-are-changing-the-way-patients-access-medical-images) Jan 23, 2020, 12:01:19 PM Smartphones are modernizing the traditional medical imaging practice. Patients no longer leave their appointment carrying a CD, which will inevitably be lost or forgotten by the time they need it for their next appointment. Now, they simply login to their secure online portal and pull up their image whenever and wherever it's needed. For providers who are considering adopting this new method of imaging delivery, we have some thoughts for you. 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