Imaging On Call to provide teleradiology services to Colorado hospital

Parker Adventist Hospital in Parker, Colo., has hired Imaging On Call (IOC) for teleradiology services.

IOC said it is currently providing preliminary reports for Parker Hospital.

The Poughkeepsie, N.Y.-based company said it is Joint Commission accredited, full service teleradiology provider with various service packages, including preliminary or final reads, subspecialty reads, vacation coverage, post processing and interpretation for coronary CTA, interpretation for breast MRI and stroke protocol.

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