The business of Radiology has changed dramatically over the last few years. These days, radiology practices serve multiple hospitals, imaging centers and specialty clinics through disparate imaging solutions, information systems, and networks. Radiologists are no longer attached to specific locations and workstations, yet they still require all patient relevant data including priors to be presented at the time of interpretation, and expect a seamless and enjoyable reading experience. To keep up with the new standards in turnaround times, sub-specialty coverage, remote reading and 24x7 final interpretations, radiology groups are facing new IT challenges.

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The current economic and healthcare environment presents new challenges for the radiology enterprise. Only the best-run businesses are thriving, often growing through mergers and acquisitions. This growth strategy is often coupled with a diversification of services - for instance, the addition of outpatient imaging centers to the portfolio or the introduction of teleradiology services.

Industry consolidation creates a vital need for the radiology enterprise to increase its competitive edge. This is a critical time to identify and overcome existing challenges, while striving to build a formidable competitive advantage.

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