FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Remote Teleradiology: A New Option
for Imaging Centers
Sugar Land, Texas (PRWEB) April 9, 2004 – Many hospitals and
clinics, especially in rural America, need the benefits of
teleradiology, the ability for remote radiologists to interpret
their diagnostic images and consult with physicians on treatment
options. Unfortunately, most of these facilities cannot afford the
cost to purchase and install servers in their facility. A new
offering, Remote Teleradiology, makes the benefits of professional
teleradiology available to these facilities with the installation of
little or no equipment at their site. Contract costs are usually low
enough to fit their operating budget without the extended process of
board approval.
Radiologists are highly-skilled doctors who specialize in reading
and interpreting images from diagnostic systems, such as X-Ray,
ultrasound, or magnetic resonance (MR). These specialists produce
reports to doctors that assist them in deciding on treatment options
for their patients.
As critical as the radiologist’s role is in the treatment process,
many areas of the country are experiencing an acute shortage of
radiologists. In Texas, for example, roughly one-half of the
practicing radiologists are expected to retire within the next 5
years. This shortage is especially acute for rural healthcare
facilities that must compete with large urban hospitals for the
available staff. The lack of on-staff radiologists can mean the loss
of patients and related income because they cannot diagnose quickly
enough. Many rural facilities are forced to use circuit radiologists
who stop by for a few hours once a week.
The answer to most of these problems is teleradiology, the science
of securely transmitting and displaying diagnostic images using
public transmission methods, such as the Internet. Using
teleradiology, any digital image can be sent to and temporarily
stored on remote servers. With any computer connected to the
Internet, a radiologist located anywhere in the world can download,
display, and manipulate those images so they can interpret the study
and produce a report.
The cost of installing teleradiology, usually between $35,000 and
$50,000, is often prohibitive for smaller hospitals, clinics and
imaging centers. This critical need is pushed back to wait for
future grants or other cash infusion.
There is no longer a need for delay. Engineers at Miner Miracles LTD
have designed, fully tested and proven a new method for delivering
teleradiology on a remote basis. Remote Teleradiology allows digital
diagnostic images to be sent to remote servers as though they were
installed on the local network for the facility. Once stored on the
central servers, radiologists can download, manipulate and interpret
studies with a full reporting component that includes dictation.
The annual contract provides Remote Teleradiology for a low monthly
payment. This contract provides the following services:
HIPAA and DICOM compliance.
Professional setup, installation assistance, user training, 8x5x5 help desk.
Bandwidth and temporary storage space on our servers.
Sophisticated image viewer with full reporting cycle.
All data transmission over the Internet and
data storage on hard drives is encrypted to prevent hacking and
protect patient privacy.
The teleradiology system has been proven in dozens of installations
in hospitals, clinics and imaging centers. The Remote Teleradiology
configuration has been proven in over six months of operation in
hospital installations.
Any facility anywhere in the world with a reliable broadband
Internet connection can now take advantage of these savings. With
increased contract fees, remote picture archival and communication
systems (PACS) technology and/or complete remote radiology
information systems (RIS) technology is available using the same
topology.
Facilities are encouraged to investigate MML Remote Teleradiology
technology with a complete demonstration of all systems functions.
Additional information can be found at http://www.minermiraclesltd.com/remote_telerad_FAQ.htm
About Miner Miracles LTD
MML supplies turnkey digital diagnostic imaging management:
teleradiology, RIS integration, digitizers, diagnostic workstations,
PACS and VPACS™ archival. The company also manages the largest
teleradiology network of its kind, the Lone Star VPACS™
Teleradiology Network, providing network monitoring, maintenance and
24/7 help desk operations to hospitals, clinics and imaging centers.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ms. Deborah Miner
Miner Miracles LTD
281.494.6644 tel
281.494.2224 fax
http://www.minermiraclesLTD.com
dminer@MinerMiraclesLTD.com