Clear Innova Launches Innovative Radiology Information System

Main Category: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine
Also Included In: Medical Devices / Diagnostics
Article Date: 18 Jun 2009 - 0:00 PDT

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Clear Innova announced the launch of a next-generation radiology information system (RIS) that will serve as an efficient, cost-effective practice management solution for imaging centers and hospital radiology departments. The affordable Origin RIS seamlessly integrates a number of key features and capabilities that typically require the piecing together of separate products. The system's unified platform handles patient scheduling, maintains electronic medical records-including documents, forms, dictation, and images-and provides a comprehensive billing module with a "Code Suggester" for faster and more efficient billing and payments.

The comprehensive system also helps radiology centers and hospitals build stronger relationships with referring physicians and provides an opportunity to market new imaging services. "Better service builds loyalty," said Shane Yaghmai, chief executive officer of Clear Innova. "The Origin System makes it simple for referring physicians to order and schedule imaging studies, check the status of orders, and obtain reports from any location via a Web browser-with no phone calls, faxing, or paperwork to slow them down. Busy referring physicians appreciate working with centers that streamline workflow."

According to Yaghmai, the system also helps centers market new imaging services and capabilities. "Referring physicians access the system through the imaging center or hospital Web site or a separate portal," he said. "This process provides the opportunity to highlight new or upgraded imaging technologies, such as the addition of a new MRI system."

The Origin System has been extensively tested at several sites, including University Center Imaging, a large radiology practice in Melbourne, Fla., that performs nearly 45,000 imaging studies each year. "In radiology practice today, every second counts," said Jenny Marshall, operations director at University Center Imaging. "The Origin System allows our practice to operate at maximum efficiency-our radiologists are able to focus on reading and evaluating imaging studies, rather than being distracted by paperwork. Origin has supported us every step of the way, and the company customized the system to meet our specific requirements."

Yaghmai said that the workflow efficiencies provided by the Origin System allow radiology centers and departments to grow without adding staff-a key benefit in today's cost-conscious healthcare environment. The Origin System was developed by Medaxis Corp. and is distributed by Clear Innova, which is seeking additional distribution partners for the product.

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