NightRays wins regional VHA teleradiology contract

The Voluntary Hospitals of America (VHA) Oklahoma/Arkansas regional office has selected NightRays as its preferred provider for teleradiology services.

Under the agreement, NightRays will provide VHA member healthcare organizations teleradiology services such as final and preliminary professional interpretations, a radiology information system, archiving and voice recognition dictation.

VHA, based in Irving, Texas, represents a network of more than 1,400 healthcare organizations. The Oklahoma/Arkansas regional office represents more than 40 acute care facilities across the two states, according to the Bellaire, Texas-based NightRays.

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