Patient-centric imaging uses modern technology to make medical imaging more accessible, efficient, and collaborative—improving care quality and patient experience while reducing operational barriers, according to Intelerad and recent industry surveys.
Why hasn’t medical imaging kept pace with digital healthcare advancements?
Many imaging workflows still rely on outdated infrastructure and manual processes, making it hard for patients to access or share their records. Even with digital platforms, a
2022 survey of U.S. children’s hospitals found that 27% reported daily image exchange difficulties, mainly due to ongoing CD use (67%) and lack of interoperability (51%) [source:
Radiologic image sharing among U.S. children’s hospitals 2022 survey]. This disconnect results in delays, repeated scans, and limited patient visibility.
What are the consequences of disconnected imaging systems for patients and health systems?
When imaging isn’t fully digital or integrated, patients face delays, repeated scans, and limited access to their records. For health systems, this weakens care coordination, lowers patient satisfaction, and causes avoidable delays in diagnosis and treatment.
How can technology make imaging more patient-centered?
Smarter, strategically implemented tools close gaps between radiologists, providers, and patients. By eliminating friction and improving access, imaging becomes a collaborative part of the care experience. Intelerad’s solutions are designed to address these gaps without requiring a complete system overhaul.
How do Intelerad’s solutions help make imaging more patient-centric?
How can patients get direct access to their imaging?
How have follow-up and accountability improved?
- InteleScreen™ automatically flags and tracks incidental or critical findings for follow-up, closing the communication loop and reducing the risk of missed findings, especially in breast and lung imaging.
How does technology support collaborative, real-time care decisions?
- Enterprise Viewer™ enables in-context messaging and video conferencing, letting providers discuss studies in real time without leaving the viewer, improving communication and coordination.
How does AI enhance the diagnostic workflow?
- InteleGence™ integrates AI applications for triage, detection, and reporting, helping radiologists prioritize emergent cases, flag findings, and pre-populate reports for faster, more confident work.
Can imaging data be integrated into existing workflows and EHRs?
- Intelerad’s third-party integrations and cloud-ready architecture ensure imaging data flows into systems already in use, creating a unified experience without a rip-and-replace deployment.
What is the impact of connected, patient-centered imaging?
Patient-centered imaging improves care at every touchpoint. Patients gain access, trust, and timely answers, while health systems benefit from fewer repeat scans, lower manual workloads, and reduced risk from missed follow-ups. Automated sharing, AI-supported workflows, and collaboration tools accelerate diagnosis and help health systems do more with existing resources.
What measurable outcomes can health systems expect from modernizing imaging?
- Higher patient satisfaction and loyalty
- More efficient resource utilization
- Stronger referral relationships
- Reduced operational costs
- Scalable infrastructure ready for growth
These improvements position imaging as a strategic asset, aligning radiology with organizational goals for satisfaction, efficiency, and scalability.
How can organizations move imaging forward as a competitive differentiator?
As expectations shift, treating imaging as a differentiator helps organizations grow, scale, and retain trust. Intelerad’s solutions enable modernization without disruption and provide visibility to align transformation with long-term objectives. Contact Intelerad to start the conversation or
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All product names (InteleShare™, InteleScreen™, Enterprise Viewer™, InteleGence™), statistics (Radiologic image sharing among U.S. children’s hospitals 2022 survey), and claims are attributed to Intelerad and referenced sources where specified. For further details or supporting studies, citations should be added as appropriate.
