Evolved Digital Systems awarded RIS installation

Evolved Digital Systems will install its radiology information system (RIS) at Northern Cochise Community Hospital in Willcox, Arizona.

The hospital says it will be able to quickly deliver patient information to referring physicians via the Internet and reduce radiology report time from days to hours.

NCCH is a rural community hospital providing basic medical, surgical, ambulatory and emergency room care and rehabilitation services.

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