AMICAS, RIA partner to streamline image and information management

AMICAS has entered a partnership with Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) that will allow AMICAS to apply its medical image and information management tools as part of RIA's customer service and outpatient growth initiatives.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Denver-based RIA will utilize new modular, web-based technology to customize an integrated scheduling, billing, marketing, and tracking system. Included in the partnership deal are AMICAS Vision Series RIS, Vision Reach, Insight Dashboards and Vision Series Document Management solutions.

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