GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eRAD, a subsidiary of RadNet, Inc. (Nasdaq:RDNT), a leading provider of standards-based, web-centric radiology image and data management solutions, is pleased to announce an aggressive implementation of eRAD RIS, its Meaningful Use-ready workflow solution, at River Ranch Radiology (River Ranch) in Texas.
"River Ranch recognized the need to stay in front of changing policies and technology advances," said Seth Koeppel, eRAD's Senior Vice-President of Sales. "With eRAD RIS, River Ranch will be eligible for Meaningful Use incentives along with the substantial productivity benefits which the eRAD integrated suite of solutions will enable."
As an established user of eRAD PACS, with distributed sites across Central Texas, River Ranch Radiology is able to streamline its efficiency across multiple facilities with a single-vendor RIS/PACS solution. The eRAD solution enables River Ranch to drive the quality of its business, with measurable improvements in productivity, report turnaround time, cost-effectiveness, and more favorable patient outcomes.
Tara Martin, Chief Operating Officer of River Ranch Radiology, said, "We are looking forward to a smooth implementation, whereby eRAD will help us establish software control processes, security measurements and eligibility protocols for every aspect of the federal incentive payments for Meaningful Use."
About River Ranch Radiology
River Ranch Radiology has provided high-quality imaging services to Austin and the surrounding areas since 1983. Their facilities provide a variety of diagnostic imaging services including the following: MRI, CT, Heart Score, Ultrasound, Bone Density, Radiography, Fluoroscopy, and Pain Management.They provide same day appointments, pre-admission, insurance verification, and post-procedure courtesy calls by nurses and technologists. Their top priority is quality patient care and customer service. For more information, visit www.riverranchradiology.com.
About RadNet, Inc.
RadNet, Inc. is a national market leader providing high-quality, cost-effective diagnostic imaging services through a network of 239 fully-owned and operated outpatient imaging centers. RadNet's core markets include California, Florida, Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, New Jersey and New York. Together with affiliated radiologists, and inclusive of full-time and per diem employees and technologists, RadNet has over 5,000 employees.
For more information, visit www.radnet.com.
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About eRAD, Inc.
eRAD offers a complete suite of workflow solutions for the imaging industry. Its Meaningful Use-ready RIS, web-based PACS, and multi-site workflow solutions are used by teleradiology businesses, specialty reading groups, multi-site reading groups, hospitals and outpatient imaging centers. With over 260 customers in the US and several other countries, eRAD's solutions are available as cloud-based hosted solutions, or as in-house enterprise solutions.
For more information, visit www.erad.com.
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