MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc., part of the Elekta Group and a leading provider of information technology solutions for pathology and oncology, today introduces PowerPath version 9.0 anatomic pathology information system. New features in version 9.0 include CAP Protocol Worksheet support with SNOMED CT resulting -- which assists with ACS and CAP regulatory compliance, enhanced GYN Cytology Reporting with HPV reflex testing, an advanced case search tool, and laboratory worklist enhancements. PowerPath provides unmatched performance in managing laboratories that offer surgical pathology, cytopathology, dermatopathology, and autopsy services.
The new CAP Protocol Worksheets, designed to meet the requirements of the American College of Surgeons, allows the user to advance effortlessly through each CAP cancer worksheet, selecting data responses that are written to the patient report and stored discretely for easy retrieval. The CAP data elements are linked to SNOMED CT codes that can be transmitted through a results interface.
PowerPath version 9.0 also includes an enhanced GYN Cytology Reporting tool with configurable HPV Reflex Testing for pap smears. This allows facility-specific or referring-physician-specific rules for the type of pap results that require HPV follow-up tests.
In addition, IMPAC is introducing new optional modules and interfaces that are compatible with version 9.0, including Immunohistochemistry Resulting, Enhanced Outreach Reporting, advanced histology barcoding, and a cancer registry interface. These optional modules streamline resulting, increase report format options including color-coded body site maps for GI and prostate specimens, and facilitate specimen tracking to improve patient safety.
"This is a major release with many new features, enhancements and options," stated George Rugg, vice president for IMPAC's Laboratory Systems group. "We have worked very closely with customers and industry leaders to bring this new functionality to the lab, and we are confident our users will be pleased with the results."
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