Intelerad scores new PACS contract

Intelerad Medical Systems has landed a contract with Harvey, Ill.-based Radiology Imaging Consultants (RIC) to deploy its InteleOne PACS.

InteleOne consolidates image and patient data from disparate PACS and RIS systems into a unified workflow solution, according to the Westminister, Colo.-based company.

RIC will use InteleOne to provide its clients with real-time, final interpretation from a board-certified radiologist 24/7, Intelerad said.

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