Secure transmission of imaging and diagnostic results

Purpose

1.1. Automate secure, traceable transmission of imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray) and diagnostic results between neurosurgeons, radiologists, referring physicians, and patient management systems.
1.2. Ensure compliance with HIPAA/GDPR data regulations while automating collaboration and workflow efficiency.
1.3. Automator detects updates on imaging servers or diagnostic results and initiates secure sharing, notifications, and storage events.
1.4. Automates the documentation and audit trail for each transmission, ensuring traceability for quality assurance.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. New imaging file uploaded to PACS or radiology server.
2.2. Diagnostic result finalized in EMR/EHR system.
2.3. Consultation request submitted by external physician.
2.4. Post-operative imaging required per care protocol.
2.5. Automated patient consent log update.
2.6. Secure messaging app receives structured imaging request.

Platform Variants

3.1. Microsoft Teams (API: Send Message, Create Channel)
• Feature/Setting: Automate secure group creation for each patient case; configure message delivery on result upload.

3.2. Slack (API: files.upload, chat.postMessage)
• Feature/Setting: Automate direct upload and notification of new files to care team channels.

3.3. Zoom (API: Meeting Files, Chat Messages)
• Feature/Setting: Automate emailing or posting imaging links to scheduled meeting participants.

3.4. Dicom Systems Unifier Platform (API: DICOM Send, HL7 Integration)
• Feature/Setting: Automate imaging push to designated remote nodes with encrypted transfer.

3.5. Google Workspace (API: Drive Files, Gmail Send)
• Feature/Setting: Automate secure file upload to Drive and email notifications with restricted access.

3.6. Box (API: File Upload, Shared Link Creation)
• Feature/Setting: Automate upload of imaging results and controlled sharable link generation.

3.7. DocuSign (API: Envelope Creation, Template Use)
• Feature/Setting: Automating informed consent signing and linking results to cases.

3.8. Twilio SendGrid (API: Mail Send)
• Feature/Setting: Automate encrypted email delivery of summary reports to authorized recipients.

3.9. WhatsApp Business API (Media Message, Notification)
• Feature/Setting: Automate secure dispatch of diagnostic summaries (never raw images) with approval mechanism.

3.10. SFTP Server (API: File Watcher, Secure Transfer)
• Feature/Setting: Automate detection and secure upload of imaging files to partner center.

3.11. Amazon S3 (API: PutObject, S3 Events)
• Feature/Setting: Automate storage, permission management, and event notification for uploads.

3.12. Dropbox Business (API: File Request, File Upload)
• Feature/Setting: Automate receiving files from external clinics and distribute access.

3.13. Salesforce Health Cloud (API: Health Record Update, Notification Trigger)
• Feature/Setting: Automate insertion of imaging results into patient records and auto-alerts.

3.14. Epic EMR (FHIR API: Imaging Study, DiagnosticReport)
• Feature/Setting: Automate pulling and routing new results to associated providers.

3.15. Cerner PowerChart (API: Message Integration)
• Feature/Setting: Automate feed of imaging links into clinical workflow.

3.16. TigerConnect (API: Secure Message Send)
• Feature/Setting: Automate push notifications and transmission of result link to secure clinical groups.

3.17. SignalWire (API: Messaging, Media Handling)
• Feature/Setting: Automate SMS/MMS triggers to referring physicians about new results.

3.18. Mattermost (API: File Upload, Channel Notifications)
• Feature/Setting: Automate imaging file sharing among surgical teams.

3.19. OneDrive for Business (API: File Upload, Share Link)
• Feature/Setting: Automate upload, permission, and audit log for collaborative cases.

3.20. ServiceNow (API: Incident/Case Automation)
• Feature/Setting: Automate opening a ticket and attaching imaging/diagnostic results to care workflows.

Benefits

4.1. Automates compliance by enforcing encryption and permissions automatically.
4.2. Accelerates collaboration, reducing manual distribution delays through automation.
4.3. Minimizes risk and error by automating logging and traceability.
4.4. Enhances patient care by automating timely, secure access to diagnostic data.
4.5. Improves workflow efficiency by automating cross-platform communication channels.
4.6. Strengthens audit and oversight with automated record of each communication and file access.