Alaska Open Imaging Center selects two Optio systems

Optio Software Inc. has announced that Alaska Open Imaging Center (AOIC), an independently owned network of diagnostic imaging centers serving Alaska physicians and residents, has selected the Optio QuickRecord and MedEx Suites. The move is an effort to reduce paperwork and accelerate workflow for the hundreds of daily radiology reports. The Optio QuickRecord Suite will integrate with the AOIC PACS.

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