Imaging Centers in Illinois install eRAD PACS

High Tech Medical Imaging of Barrington, Ill., has installed eRAD PACS at its four locations. The PACS will be used to manage images from CT, MRI and PET.
   
eRAD PACS is a web-based system that enables High Tech's referring physician base to review images online, from anywhere.

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