Enterprise Diagnostics Solution Increases Reading, Reporting Effectiveness for Better Results for Caregivers

An enterprise solution developed for radiologists provides fluid diagnostic capabilities across streamlined workflows to bolster group collaboration and increase business results in complicated distributed settings.

Intelerad Medical Systems (Montreal, Canada), a developer of medical imaging, radiology information systems (RIS), and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS), and workflow systems, has launched the Flow by Intelerad. “The concept of Flow came from conversations with leading radiologists who expressed the need for an integrated diagnostics solution that could drive productivity across the enterprise,” said Rick Rubin, chief engineering officer, Intelerad. “To accomplish this, we developed a high-performance solution for workflow management, embedded subspecialty reporting and flexible reporting so care teams can deliver quality results smarter and faster.”

Flow’s major features include a universal worklist, unified reading workflow with assignment and allocations, and enhanced critical workflows. Utilizing InteleViewer’s diagnostic reading and reporting capabilities, the system also features an intuitive interface with sophisticated hanging protocols for customized study layouts. For adaptive and flexible reporting, Flow offers embedded voice recognition and intelligent structured reporting through dictation systems and Intelerad Multi-Method Reporting. The solution also includes embedded multispecialty workflows for mammography and three-dimensional (3D) imaging and fusion (MPR/MIP).

Concentrating on collaborative efforts, the system provides better communications functionality with features such as instant messaging, InteleConnect web or application (app)-based results, and a quality suite with critical results, and peer review and teaching files management. Built on Intelerad’s web-enabled architecture, the solution provides radiologists with high-performance access to studies and priors from any location.

“We truly believe that Flow will energize radiologists by facilitating the way in which they work best,” said Mr. Rubin. “Whether it’s in a hospital or reading group, Flow will optimize enterprise diagnostics to deliver consistent high-quality results, inspire collaboration, and drive productivity.”

Flow by Intelerad will be released to market in the first quarter of 2013. Intelerad Medical Systems is focused on distributed radiology, specializing in RIS, PACS and workflow solutions for healthcare organizations.

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