CRISS Membership & Benefits
Any individual with an interest in CRISS may apply for membership provided such individual is a duly licensed user or soon-to-be user of a Centricity RIS-IC or IDXrad system.
CRISS Annual Dues
$100/yr USD
Apply, Update, or Renew
Need an invoice for processing through your accounting department? Complete this 2013 invoice form and submit to accounting.
For further information or for questions, please email: CRISS@siimweb.org
CRISS is a network of current and soon-to-be users of Centricity RIS-IC or IDXrad products and services. The purpose of the group is to promote open communication between members and GE Healthcare to improve the quality and efficiency of the GE Healthcare radiology information systems. The user group is also used as a method for IDXrad and Centricity RIS-IC users to agree upon prioritization, specification, and delivery dates of "product" enhancements and upgrades.
Networking
Network with your fellow radiology and imaging system managers, administrators and key personnel. This is one of the most crucial elements in today’s environment. Get insight into how other radiology departments operate and lessen your learning curve. Have a problem you just can’t figure out...here is a wonderful opportunity to hear what others have done in the same situations.
Communications
RADIS Listserv – This is an excellent communication tool for discussions regarding all things Centricity RIS-IC or IDXrad related. Being a CRISS member provides the option to sign up for the email listserv. You can share ideas on a real-time basis and have another opportunity for GE to hear directly from users about their needs. GE does not communicate directly through this listserv, but they do see the messages and conversations, which helps all user voices be heard.
Online Directory
All members that wish to be represented in the online CRISS directory must affirmatively request a listing. Request your listing in the online directory when you apply or renew your CRISS membership.
Members Only Access
As a DIAMOND member, you have exclusive access to meeting minutes, meeting presentations, and other information available at the members only area of the DIAMOND web site.
Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM)
Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) is our parent organization and has a long-term relationship with this product. As a member of CRISS, you also have a voice in SIIM. CRISS holds their annual educational meeting each year prior to the SIIM Annual Meeting. View the meetings page for more details.
Enhancement Requests
GE attends most all CRISS meetings. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of change and improvement. Be part of one voice with more volume. Communicate your concerns in an open-minded environment. Every voice makes a difference. Participate in 3rd party vendor sessions where you may need assistance from a group in mediating issues (dictation systems, report writers, PACS and hardware vendors).
Advocacy
Participate in third-party vendor sessions when you need assistance from the group to mediate issues.
Continuing Education
The annual CRISS educational user group meeting, held in conjunction with the SIIM Annual Meeting, affords CRISS members the opportunity to earn CEUs. Further maximize your CRISS membership experience by taking advantage of all the SIIM Annual Meeting educational offerings, and earn additional CEUs. CEUs are awarded by ASRT.
Independence
CRISS is a self-governed user group managed by an executive committee, which is elected by its membership.
Administrative Management
User group communications and administrative support (e.g., dues invoicing, meeting logistics, management of the membership database, sponsorships, web site and listserv maintenance) are managed by SIIM staff.
