VRIS launched in the UK to help alleviate diagnostic bottlenecks

A radiology information system designed to help imaging departments alleviate bottlenecks and improve throughput of diagnostic reports has been launched in the UK by healthcare technology provider Vertex in Healthcare.

Designed to enable significant administrative efficiencies that can improve how patients access scans and diagnostic expertise, VRIS has helped radiology  departments in different parts of the world manage rising demand.

The system, which connects technologies in the healthcare environment, has been shown to automate and streamline administrative processes, as well as helping radiologists and radiographers deliver timely reports on patient imaging.

The company says that imaging departments using VRIS have typically recorded between 30 to 40 per cent increased throughput in reporting activity following deployment.

Vertex in Healthcare ceo Chris Goldie said: “We have carefully listened to radiology teams in the UK and believe our technology can help as healthcare providers and imaging networks continue to develop innovative ways of delivering services for patients.

“Consistently, we have heard that imaging teams need reliable technology, responsive to users at every point of the imaging journey. That is what we aim to deliver: a system that supports everything from administration processes sometimes overlooked by technology providers, to the needs of reporters working to deliver urgently needed insights.”

VRIS is designed to support strategic decisions, to highlight bottlenecks and indicate where resources should be focused. It does this by providing radiology departments and imaging networks with detailed intelligence to help inform decisions on how services are managed and configured, in order to best meet the needs of the patient population. Embedded algorithms also guide and streamline input from users, supporting everything from efficient scheduling to sharing reports and tracking patient progress, from a single screen.

For patients, VRIS is supported by a portal that can engage patients in their imaging pathway. The portal can allow patients to book and manage appointments.

Lead picture: Vertex in Healthcare’s VRIS.

Published on page 14 of the March 2024 issue of RAD Magazine.