How to to Select a World-Class TeleRadiology Provider !


Teleradiology service companies have become an integral part of the image-reading landscape in the United States. Teleradiology technology is not difficult to implement and is cost-effective, utilizing technology to gain information within 30 minutes to 24 hours.

Here are the best tips to choose a best teleradiology provider:

Peer review process: The teleradiology company should actively participate in a peer review process such as RadPeer, administered by the American College of Radiology. The teleradiology company should have policies and procedures in place to notify you of any clinically relevant discrepancies or changes in the report content.

Reputation of the teleradiology group. Before you agree to a service contract, interview current clients including other physicians, practice managers and MRI technologists to learn what others think about the service they receive. Ask their MRI technologists if the radiologists are accessible for questions or suggestions on scanning protocols. Finally, ask if the client sees the teleradiology group as an asset.


Availability: Check out the hours of operation for the radiology center. Many times these exams take 1-2 hours to complete and people tend to schedule the tests before or after work. Some radiology clinics may offer weekend hours to accommodate your schedule.

Accuracy: It’s important to select a provider that’s capable of exceeding outdated standards for accuracy. Reports must be transcribed to the highest level of quality and standards. So choose a Teleradiology service provider that can provide you with professional, error-free transcripts.

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Latest technologies : You must use the teleradiology service provider which  make every effort to integrate the latest technologies to provide your practices with the tools and applications to provide quick and accurate results.

Turnaround time: Although many teleradiology providers tout fast turnaround times, it’s important to review reports that verify the average turnaround time.Some  teleradiology provider also provide  the option for clients to  track turnaround time with some Online Client Portal, which provides completely transparent reporting on turnaround times.

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