Teleradiology Services

Top hospitals and diagnostic centers around the world are currently experiencing an acute shortfall in the number of professional, trained radiologists. Not only is a gifted radiologist hard to find, but the costs associated with having one on your payroll cannot be ignored either. With rapid advancements being made on a daily basis in the field of healthcare, the number of radiographic imaging procedures is increasing at a rate of more than 15%, as compared to a 2% increase in the population of radiologist.

Teleradiology services offered by Flatworld Solutions are an ideal solution to address this need. We are at forefront of cutting-edge Teleradiology services, and provide advanced diagnostic solutions to discerning clients around the world. Hospitals today face many hassles in finding enough radiologists to handle ever-increasing workloads. Healthcare practices might also find it hard to get immediate replacements for radiologists on leave or during weekends. By partnering with us, you can not only gain access to reliable and on-time reports on a daily basis, but also benefit from increased compliance to governmental regulations, and increased cost benefits.

Our Teleradiology Services

A specialized form of Telemedicine, Teleradiology involves the transmission of radiographic images directly from the acquisition site to the reporting location for the purpose of physician interpretation and consultation. At Flatworld, our process of Teleradiology revolves around 3 important tenets - reduced turnaround time, reduced costs, and accurate, customized reporting.

We have a panel of experienced radiologists who provide expert preliminary and certified interpretations for the entire gamut of non-invasive imaging modalities.

Our services include -

1. 3D Image Processing Services

   Take advantage of professional 3D image processing services by outsourcing your imaging requirements to Flatworld Solutions. We have a highly qualified team working on 3D image processing services such as MR/ CT angiographies of various body parts and pulmonary, renal, peripheral and extremity angiographies, multi-planar reconstruction, maximum intensity projections (MPR/ MIP), 3D recon for anatomical evaluation/ maxillofacial/ plastic surgery, Aortograms, etc. This includes a CT angiography of 64 slices, apart from which virtual colonoscopy may also be provided. We also offer MR/ CT Perfusion, Virtual Endoscopy, 3D rendering of fractures, and Volumetry.

2. Medical Imaging Services

   The diagnostic radiologists at Flatworld Solutions are qualified, licensed, certified and experienced in providing medical imaging services. We provide detailed interpretative services and compose reports for X-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, Coronary CTAs, Nuclear Cardiology/ PET/ Medicine, Dexa Scan, Computed Tomography, Echocardiography, etc.

3. eRAD PACS System for Teleradiology

   Our eRAD PACS system for teleradiology is packed with multiple features, which can streamline your clinic's workflow and give you the option of remote reporting, reading, detecting, etc. We have more than 300 healthcare staff, which comprises of consultants, radiologists, support executives, and more. By choosing the FWS' eRAD PACS system, you can successfully implement and host this excellent tool in no time. We will also help you with the migration, so you do not have to worry about any technical expect of the tool. Moreover, we world 24/7, so you can reach out to us anytime for any query or issues.

4. Nurse Telephone Triage Services

   We have some of the most experienced and skilled nurse telephone triage experts who can take care of all your triage advice requirements. We deliver world-class services to our clients leveraging the latest tools and technologies.

5. Telehealth Services

   We have the required skills and expertise to provide physicians and healthcare organizations with high-quality telehealth services. Our highly skilled and experienced telehealth resources can effectively and efficiently take care of all your telehealth requirements.

6. Telemedicine Appointment Services

   We have the required skills and expertise to provide clients with accurate and error-free telemedicine appointment services. We leverage the latest tools and technologies while delivering top-notch services.

7. Final Teleradiology Reads and Reporting / Certified Reporting Services

   Our panel consists of radiologists with a wide range of expertise and experience, and includes UK-FRCR Radiologists, US Board Certified Radiologists, Australian Board Certified Radiologists, Canada-FRCP-R Radiologists, and Indian-MD Certified Radiologists. Our certified reporting service consists of two distinct phases -

   Phase 1: Herein the images are first checked by two Indian MD-certified radiologists, and upon thorough verifications, the case is reported in the requested format.

   Phase 2: The report is now read and checked a Board-certified Radiologist of your own choice before the final sign-off. The final report is delivered either on your practice's letterhead, or our own Board certified radiologists'. Each report undergoes a 3-stage QA procedure.

8. Preliminary Reporting Services

   Our preliminary reporting services are ideal for hospitals or practices that need a performance boost urgently. We help you expand your current radiology department's expertise and performance by allowing you to handle more cases per day, while seeing a marked improvement in the overall revenue generated. We provide you with the expertise of a junior radiologist who performs the initial reporting, followed by an Indian MD-certified radiologist who performs the final review, which is then sent to your panel for the final sign-off. All reports are sent in a format you prefer, and are backed up by our reliability guarantee.

9. Other Services

   Apart from the above-mentioned services, our radiologists who are Fellowship-trained can provide a detailed and final reading of -

   • Bone Density Scan Services
   • Afterhours Teleradiology Services
   • Dental X-ray Imaging Services
   • STAT Reporting and Critical Results Reporting
   • Radiology Information System Services
   • CT Interpretation Services
   • PET/CT Reporting Services
   • Neurology PET/CT Reporting Services
   • Cardiac PET/CT Reporting Services
   • On-Site Radiology and Interpretation Services
   • Emergency Radiology Services
   • Thoracic Imaging Services
   • MRIs
   • Musculoskeletal & Doppler Ultrasounds
   • Whole-body CT screenings
   • Clinical Trials
   • Nuclear Medicine
   • Cardiology & Coronary CTA
   • Abdominal & Echocardiography Ultrasounds

During emergencies, we are always available to provide results within short time-frames, sometimes in less than 20 minutes! We can also send you a transcribed report within 10 to 12 hours. Our radiology services are accessible round the clock, every day of the year.

Our Team of Radiologists

There are many benefits of outsourcing Teleradiology services to FWS. With more than 19 years of relevant experience in this field, we have provided certified reporting services for hospitals and practices based out of USA, UK, Australia, Canada, etc. All our radiologists are duly-licensed and use PACS to carry out their practice within different US states such as -

• Texas
• Nevada
• Washington
• Delaware
• Indiana
• Maryland
• Wisconsin
• Connecticut
• Pennsylvania
• Georgia
• Massachusetts
• Louisiana
• California
• Michigan
• Illinois
• New Jersey
• New Hampshire
• Minnesota, etc.

Our insurance policy covers us and our services against any untoward circumstances, and we can obtain separate licenses even if your hospital or practice is based out of a state we do not currently cover. All our radiologists have attended prestigious and meritorious universities based in US and UK, and are easily eligible for credentialing.

Teleradiology Process We Follow at Flatworld

Preliminary Reporting - 2 Tier Interpretation

This process is extremely suitable for healthcare providers who need efficient services quickly and within a budget. The procedure includes -

1

Diagnostic tests are performed at the hospital/diagnostic center

2

Diagnostic images are then uploaded to the PAC system of your own choosing

3

Our team of radiologists download and inspect the images

4

An experienced Tier 1-Junior Radiologist (Indian MD) interprets the image

5

A Tier 2-Senior Radiologist verifies the Junior Radiologist's observation

6

A preliminary report is created and emailed to the client/uploaded to the PAC

7

A Board certified radiologist reviews the submitted report before signing off on it

Certified Reporting Services Process - 3 Tier Interpretation

This procedure is more task-intensive, but at the same time ensures better peace of mind and better overall performance for your healthcare business. The process steps include -

1

Diagnostic tests are performed at the hospital/diagnostic center

2

Diagnostic images are then uploaded to the PAC system of your own choosing

3

Our team of radiologists download and inspect the images

4

An experienced Tier 1-Junior Radiologist ((Indian MD) interprets the image

5

A Tier 2-Senior Radiologist verifies the Junior Radiologist's observation

6

A Tier 3-Board Certified Radiologist concludes the findings and verifies all observations made till date and signs off

7

The final report is uploaded to the PAC system

8

The report is then sent to a practice / hospital / physician as requested

Our Technological Infrastructure

With the widespread availability of the Internet, sharing of medical images between physicians and other service providers has become more commonplace today. At Flatworld, our services are backed up by world-class infrastructure which ensures we are always connected with our clients, and can deliver accurate results in short turnaround times. Our infrastructure includes -

• High-speed internet connectivity
• High-end Teleradiology PACS software for storing, archiving, and retrieving patient images
• VPNs and secure FTP servers ensure complete confidentiality and zero information loss
• Unlimited number of reference images ensures our radiologists can quickly decipher tricky cases

Why Choose Flatworld Solutions to Outsource Teleradiology Services?

There are many advantages of outsourcing Teleradiology services to us. Some of the top reasons which allow us to differentiate our services from the rest include -

• A team of exceptional radiologists trained at top med schools including Harvard, Yale, John Hopkins, etc. ensuring your patients receive best-in-class radiology reporting
• More than 19 years of experience in providing bespoke radiology services
• US board and Joint Commission (JC) accreditation
• ACR peer reviews ensure a strong, fool-proof QA process
• On-demand support 365/7/24
• Fully HIPAA compliant
• Exceptional security measures
• Quick turnaround time and cost-effective services
• A wide range of expertise with hundreds of happy customers ensuring your demands are always accurately met

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A Barbados-based group of radiologists approached us with the requirement of automating their STAT reporting process. Our team of teleradiology experts provided the services in no time.

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Choose Flatworld Solutions for Your Specialized Teleradiology Service Requirements

At Flatworld, we have excelled at rapidly expanding our international client base on the back of exceptional performance and high-quality results. We are well-equipped to handle a variety of cases ranging from emergency reporting, regular and elective cases, and even sub-specialty diagnosis.

Our radiologists have sub-specialty expertise in musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neuro-radiology procedures, and ensure they are available round the clock to answer client queries, discuss medical reports, and highlight critical findings to the referring physicians in as short a time period as possible.

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