24×7 Emergency Radiology Reporting for a U.S. Hospital System
How RAD365 Delivered Critical Diagnostic Coverage With Rapid Turnaround
Client Overview
A leading hospital system in the United States faced challenges in ensuring 24×7 radiology coverage for emergency CT and MRI scans. Due to the shortage of in-house radiologists, turnaround time was lagging during nights, weekends, and holidays — directly impacting patient care in critical situations.
Objective
Ensure continuous radiology reporting coverage, especially during after-hours.
Reduce turnaround time for emergency and routine scans.
Provide consistent access to subspecialty radiologists across all hospital locations.
Solution: RAD365 implemented its 24×7×365 Teleradiology platform, providing:
- Emergency reads within 15 minutes, and final reads within 2 hours.
- Subspecialty reads across neuro, musculoskeletal, chest, and women’s health imaging.
- A dedicated support system with real-time communication between RAD365 radiologists and on-site emergency physicians.
- Robust HIPAA-compliant PACS and IT infrastructure for seamless image transfer and data security.
Results
Rapid Emergency Reporting
Delivered critical CT/MRI reads in less than 15 minutes during off-peak hours.
Improved Patient Outcomes
Faster diagnoses led to earlier interventions in trauma and stroke cases.
Scalable Coverage
Supported multiple hospitals across states from centralized teleradiology hubs.
Reduced Staffing Burden
Allowed client hospitals to streamline on-site radiologist scheduling without compromising coverage.
Conclusion
By combining round-the-clock availability, subspecialty expertise, and real-time collaboration, RAD365 became an essential extension of the client’s radiology department. The solution proved that outsourcing critical reads to a trusted partner can simultaneously enhance care quality, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance.