NovaRad helps N.Y. center go digital

NovaRad has installed its NovaRIS and NovaPACS technology at Park Avenue Radiologists, a New York City-based imaging center.

In addition to upgrading the center to digital, the installation will provide image access to referring physicians, and appointment requests can be made via the RIS through the center’s secure physician site, stated the American Fork, Utah-based company.

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