NightRays rebrands to Rays

Teleradiology provider NightRays has announced that it has rebranded itself and changed its name to Rays, moving from night-only teleradiology services to 24-hour final reads. 

According to the Littleton, Colo.-based company, Rays serves hospitals, radiology practices, emergency rooms and imaging facilities and centers across the U.S. and is anticipating growth over the next year with the addition of new products and services, including radiology business consultation, direct billing, RIS/PACS, radiology technology and placement of shared onsite radiologists.

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