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Dicom Systems Unifier Platform
Dicom Systems Unifier Platform
Dicom Systems Unifier Platform is a radiology software designed to help businesses in the healthcare sector send, receive and modify patient-related data such as medical images and diagnostic reports. The platform enables managers...Read more about Dicom Systems Unifier Platform
Nova RIS
Nova RIS
Nova RIS is a windows-based radiology information system (RIS) that assists businesses with patient scheduling, 3D image manipulation, forms management, mobile diagnostic viewing and report sharing. It includes a web image viewer,...Read more about Nova RIS
CharmHealth
CharmHealth
CharmHealth is a MU certified, cloud-based EHR, Practice Management and Medical Billing solution that helps healthcare organizations ranging from large multi-specialty groups to small independent medical offices function efficient...Read more about CharmHealth
PowerServer PACS
PowerServer PACS
PowerServer RIS/PACS is a medical imaging tool that helps businesses handle various administrative processes related to reporting, appointment scheduling, and more. Managers can generate reports and access patient data through the...Read more about PowerServer PACS
WebPT
WebPT
Established in 2008, WebPT is the nation’s most trusted outpatient rehab therapy software platform in the country, helping more than 150,000 rehab therapy professionals from all practice sizes and specialties run successful and ef...Read more about WebPT
Compulink Healthcare Solutions
Compulink Healthcare Solutions
Compulink Advantage is an all-in-one database EHR solution for specialty practices such as optometry, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, ENT, mental health, podiatry, and more. Available cloud-based or server, Advantage includes smart f...Read more about Compulink Healthcare Solutions
Mercury Medical
Mercury Medical
Mercury Medical, by CrisSoft, is a practice management solution suitable for a variety of specialties and practices offered on SaaS or On-Site. Mercury Medical enables users to customize the solution with the table-driven int...Read more about Mercury Medical
Curve Dental
Curve Dental
Curve Dental® makes everything easy so you can focus on what’s most important– improving the patient experience while retaining and attracting new patients. From scheduling, billing, texting, patient engagement, imaging, charting...Read more about Curve Dental
PtEverywhere
PtEverywhere
PtEverywhere transforms rehab therapy practices with its comprehensive growth solution. Designed for physical, occupational, and speech therapy practices of any size, it provides an all-in-one EMR+ solution, including scheduling, ...Read more about PtEverywhere
VEPRO Information System
VEPRO Information System
VEPRO Information System (VIS) is a cloud-based workflow management solution designed for medical practices of all sizes. The solution features documentation of processes, which helps practices manage their clinic-wide qualit...Read more about VEPRO Information System
RXNT
RXNT
RXNT’s cloud-based, ONC-certified medical software—Billing, Practice Management, EHR, and more—improves clinical outcomes & revenue cycle management. Simple, transparent pricing includes free setup and training, free data transfer...Read more about RXNT
ARIA Clinical Solutions
ARIA Clinical Solutions
ARIA is an ONC-ATCB certified electronic health record (EHR) and information system catering to oncology practices. The solution enables practitioners to create treatment plans, track number of doses given, and draft prescriptions...Read more about ARIA Clinical Solutions
ProtonPACS
ProtonPACS
ProtonPACS is a picture archiving and communication solution that helps medical facilities manage image access, storage and distribution, optimizing workflow across the organization. It includes front and back end patient manageme...Read more about ProtonPACS
Q/ris 3000 Workflow
Q/ris 3000 Workflow
The most powerfully configurable, free-standing Radiology Workflow in the industry. Full RIS functionality, radiology dictation with reporting, plus over 50+ proprietary automation tools for helping your team reduce burnout, save...Read more about Q/ris 3000 Workflow
Teleray
Teleray
TeleRay is a web-based telehealth and imaging platform designed to help physicians conduct consultations with images on the screen. It may connect to modalities or PACS. Professionals may receive transmitted ultrasound examination...Read more about Teleray
Denticon
Denticon
Denticon Practice Management software allows over 45,000 users to break free from the constraints of desktop software with a comprehensive cloud-based solution that includes all the tools needed to standardize, centralize, and gro...Read more about Denticon
EMSOW
EMSOW
EMSOW is a cloud-based, fully HIPAA-compliant platform that requires no downloads and is specially optimized for diagnostic imaging businesses. It integrates with any EMR system and has extensive customization capabilities. The so...Read more about EMSOW
Intelerad Cloud
Intelerad Cloud
IntelePACS provides hospitals, imaging centers and teleradiology organizations with a robust platform to store, retrieve and route medical images, helping them improve business continuity and ensure high-quality patient care. By c...Read more about Intelerad Cloud
StreamlineMD
StreamlineMD
StreamlineMD has served Radiology & Interventional Radiology practices for 45+ years with cloud-based ONC-certified EHR & Practice Management Software, Medical Coding & Billing Services for Hospital-Based Radiologists, Outpatient ...Read more about StreamlineMD
NextGen Enterprise
NextGen Enterprise
NextGen Healthcare provides scalable, integrated solutions and professional services to help your practice administer excellent care and operate your business more efficiently. We serve medium to large enterprise-level ambulatory ...Read more about NextGen Enterprise
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Last Updated: March 16, 2023Radiology Software Overview
Radiology information systems (referred to as “RIS” by most users and vendors) have been around since the 1980s and have been tailored to meet the needs of both small and large organizations. The RIS market has become flooded with vendors since then, resulting in a fragmented market that most buyers find confusing to navigate. We’ve written this guide to give buyers a lay of the land to start their research and comparisons.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Common Features of RIS Software
Evaluating Radiology Information Systems
What Is RIS?
Radiology information software (RIS) is an electronic medical records system designed to serve the unique needs of radiology centers. These systems help manage clinical and administrative data and automate workflows by:
Collecting patient demographics and contact information
Scheduling appointments
Tracking images
Monitoring examination performance
Reporting on results
Managing billing and reimbursement
Radiology centers will have the choice of implementing a standalone RIS or an integrated RIS and picture archiving and communication system (PACS). Due to the complementary offerings of both, it is fairly common for RIS buyers to implement integrated RIS and PACS suites. The decision to implement a standalone RIS or a complete RIS/PACS is dependent on users’ unique needs and environments.
Common Features of RIS Software
The following features are commonly found in most RIS systems:
HL7 interface | Enables integration with picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), electronic medical records systems (EMRs) or hospital information systems (HIS) to ensure seamless data transfer between order entry, results delivery, patient clinical information etc. |
Dictation support | In-app voice recognition or integrations with third party solutions that allow physicians to use a microphone to speak commands and dictate notes and patient reports. |
Result delivery via efax and email | Transmission of imaging results back to the electronic system, and physician, that ordered them. Systems with patient portals will also send imaging results to the access portal for patient use. |
Administrative dashboards and reports | Report on a variety of business operations, including exam requests, administrative workflows and clinician productivity. Track trends and increase profitability through analyzing department metrics such as patient type, modality mix, report turnaround time and more. |
What Type of Buyer Are You?
It is important that buyers assess what type of buyer they are before evaluating vendors. Just about all buyers can fall into one of the following three categories:
Small radiology centers. These buyers typically work in radiology centers with fewer than 10 providers. They have the most straightforward needs of the three buyer categories.
Enterprise radiology centers. These buyers work in radiology centers that have at least 10 physicians on staff, although they may be much larger. These buyers will typically require a robust RIS capable of integrating with PACS and HIS.
Hospitals. These buyers work in radiology departments within hospitals and typically manage a large amount of radiological information and images originating from several locations or users. They are aiming to integrate with HIS and eliminate a lot of the inefficiency associated with managing information on paper.
The Vendor Landscape
While the radiology information systems market is complex and fragmented, buyers can quickly understand where to look by segmenting the industry along the lines of the three buyer categories mentioned above.
This type of buyer... | Should evaluate these systems |
Small radiology centers | RISynergy, Medics RIS/PACS, Sage Intergy |
Enterprise radiology centers | GE, Medics RIS/PACS |
Hospitals | GE, Siemens, Philips |
Evaluating Radiology Information Systems
When evaluating these systems, prospective buyers should consider the following:
Integration requirements. If purchasing a standalone RIS system, ensure the system integrates with existing PAC and EHR software. Also, assess the timeline until existing PAC and EHR systems need replacing. If additional purchases will be required in the near future, consider investing in a single, integrated platform.
Support for existing workflows. Evaluate whether RIS solutions support existing workflows or if they will need to be implemented by a third-party vendor. Common workflows include order entry, scheduling, worklist management, examination documentation and interpretation, report generation, results distribution and billing.
Benefits and Potential Issues
When implementing a RIS, buyers should primarily expect to realize the following benefits:
Efficiency. By eliminating paper folders, hardcopy images and manual methods of tracking data, radiology centers should expect to increase efficiency when transitioning from a fully manual office to one powered by a RIS.
Uniformity. RIS are able to enforce best practices for radiology center workflow, including reviewing images, storing information and sharing data with other organizations. A formal system ensures that all necessary steps will be taken without key tasks being forgotten.
Automated reporting. Buyers should find that it is much easier to run reports on various criteria, enabling them to determine trends in outcomes and make data-driven decisions.
As with all technology, there are potential risks to consider as well. The first issue on most RIS buyers’ minds is patient privacy, which most companies have addressed with fully HIPAA-compliant systems. The second concern we hear about most often is in regards to ease of use. While most ease of use issues can be addressed with training, buyers will want to perform a thorough evaluation of their selected RIS to make sure the workflow is logical and the layout is intuitive.
Market Trends to Understand
There are two important healthcare software trends that are important to understand when evaluating the RIS market:
Software as a Service (SaaS). The SaaS delivery model has disrupted a number of software markets, including RIS. Many buyers prefer systems that “sit in the cloud” and require low upfront costs, little IT infrastructure and greater accessibility. Many vendors now offer SaaS solutions and buyers should be ready to evaluate this model with an open mind.
Integration and interoperability. Buyers should be aware of the widespread push towards integration among disjointed healthcare networks. As providers and government legislators recognize the costs and inefficiencies in the healthcare system due to paper, large and small RIS buyers need to consider whether their vendor supports open standards and integration with EMRs, hospital information systems and health information exchanges.