Studycast vs. CASIC Builder

Studycast is a cloud-driven PACS and imaging workflow solution designed to help healthcare teams work efficiently and securely. Clinicians can review diagnostic-quality images, record findings, and produce structured reports from virtually anywhere. Its user-friendly interface simplifies the entire imaging process—from acquisition to long-term storage—boosting productivity, lowering expenses, and supporting faster patient care. Because it’s built natively for the cloud, there’s no complicated setup or costly hardware; any device with an internet connection offers secure access to the full workflow in one unified system. The platform supports a complete, end-to-end imaging process. Orders flow directly to imaging devices, studies are transmitted to the cloud automatically, and technologists fill out study-specific worksheets before forwarding exams to interpreting physicians. Automated notifications let physicians know when studies are ready, helping shorten review times. From any location, clinicians can view cine loops, compare synchronized images, draw annotations, take measurements, and finalize reports with a digital signature. Studycast includes more than 120 worksheet types—covering echo, OB, POCUS, veterinary studies, and more—offering auto-generated measurements, intuitive dropdowns, and interactive diagrams. Studycast Advisor™ adds guideline-based suggestions to further improve reporting quality. Users can log in on desktops, laptops, or mobile devices with secure, remote access to both images and reports. Results can be shared with patients and referring clinicians through HIPAA- and PIPEDA-compliant portals. All data is encrypted and stored redundantly across multiple secure locations to ensure reliability, privacy, and long-term compliance, with automated archiving keeping information safe and easy to retrieve. Implementation takes only a few weeks, and the service includes system configuration, unlimited training, and continuous support.

CASIC Builder™ emerged from research linked to an NIH project SBIR, originally aimed at assessing adherence in individuals with HIV. Over time, it has expanded to consider various factors, including depression, substance and alcohol use, and sexual risk behaviors. Today, the tool stands out as a comprehensive and intuitive solution for crafting questionnaires, overseeing research projects, and supporting clinical applications. Its ability to probe into patients' medication habits has proven useful in research related to adherence for heart medications and opioid prescriptions. Additionally, its flexibility has allowed it to be integrated into a Brazilian study that utilized sign language videos for deaf participants. Users can access CASIC Builder™ with or without its specific medication-related features. Since its inception more than ten years ago, we have strived to develop a browser-based platform that caters to intricate studies involving varied patient demographics, all while maintaining an easy-to-navigate interface. This ongoing dedication to improving accessibility and versatility remains at the forefront of our efforts to enhance the software further, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of researchers and clinicians alike.