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NextImage Medical Raises $5 Million in Series A Financing Led by Chrysalis Ventures
Company to Increase Market Expansion and Product Development
| Source: NextImage Medical
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - November 17, 2009) - NextImage Medical, Inc., a provider of
next-generation radiology services to the workers' compensation market,
announced today that it has raised $5 million in Series A financing, led by
Chrysalis Ventures. The company will use the capital to accelerate its
market expansion and enhance its technology platform. With this investment,
Chrysalis Ventures Managing Director Koleman Karleski joins the board.
Serial entrepreneur Liz Griggs founded NextImage Medical, Inc. in
2008. Griggs previously founded One Call Medical, the largest radiology
preferred provider organization (PPO) in the workers' compensation market
today. One Call Medical was sold to TA Associates in 2003 for $115 million.
"In 1993, we developed the first technology platform to manage diagnostic
imaging studies for hundreds of workers' compensation insurance groups,"
said Liz Griggs, Founder and CEO of NextImage Medical. "Today we have
leveraged next generation technologies to build a superior platform that
incorporates teleradiology, digital archiving, real time scheduling, and
work flow-systems integration with both providers and payers. With this
capital and our relationship with Chrysalis, we look forward to
aggressively expanding our footprint as well as continuing our technology
development to deliver lower costs, a streamlined workflow and the best
quality for our customers."
National Premier Imaging Network and NextImage Grid
NextImage Medical provides the complete spectrum of services for outpatient
diagnostic imaging through its network of imaging facilities and radiology
providers. Through the company's technology platform, case managers and
adjusters have real-time access to the NextImage scheduling system, which
dynamically selects the most appropriate imaging center based on the
patient's needs, improving turnaround times on image processing. In
addition, referring doctors receive digital images and diagnostic reports
through the company's secured web portal. The company integrates its
systems with those of payors to deliver a seamless information workflow
across the entire diagnostic imaging process. NextImage Medical is the only
company in the industry offering this level of service to its customers.
"Ninety-plus percent of all workers' compensation claims require a
diagnostic image, providing NextImage Medical with a $1.3 billion annual
market opportunity," said Koleman Karleski. "Our firm's healthcare
investments are frequently about applying technological innovation to a
large, established market, where the opportunity to deliver more efficient
and cost-effective solutions exists. We're excited to leverage our
experience in radiology services, and work closely with Liz and her team on
accelerating market momentum."
About Chrysalis Ventures
Founded in 1993, Chrysalis Ventures manages one of Mid-America's largest
funds for early-stage and growth investments with approximately $400
million under management. Focused on partnering with entrepreneurs to build
enduring businesses in industries undergoing significant transformation,
Chrysalis has invested in over 60 companies primarily in the Healthcare and
Technology sectors. Headquartered in Louisville, KY, Chrysalis has offices
in Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Ann Arbor. For more information, please visit
www.chrysalisventures.com.
About NextImage Medical
Founded in 2008, NextImage Medical has developed a proprietary information
technology platform for the $1.3 billion radiology vertical in the workers'
compensation medical marketplace. The NextImage platform streamlines
scheduling, electronic archiving of images and reporting. This results in
consistent high-quality diagnostics, faster turnaround time, and better
measurable outcomes in a more cost-effective manner. The industry leading
team at NextImage Medical includes internationally renowned radiologists as
well as seasoned veterans of such companies as: The Travelers, AIG,
Broadspire, Zenith, Coventry and Paradigm. For more information, please
visit: www.nextimagemedical.com.