The partnership aims to address the shortage of radiology professionals by providing access to tools that streamline workflows, appeal to new talent, and enable practices to stay competitive.
Summary:
A partnership between Intelerad and Strategic Radiology has helped expand access to imaging technology for independent radiology practices, leading to growth in imaging study volumes and practice participation. Over the past year, nine new practices joined the program, quadrupling participation and bringing total annual imaging study volumes from less than 2 million to over 7 million. The collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, support independent radiology groups in adopting new technology, and help address workforce shortages by making practices more competitive in attracting radiologists.
Key Takeaways:
- Independent radiology practices have tripled their annual imaging study volumes through the partnership, surpassing 7 million studies in 2024.
- Practice participation has quadrupled in the last 10 months, with nine new groups joining to gain access to Intelerad’s imaging solutions.
- The collaboration aims to strengthen private radiology practices by improving operational efficiency, enhancing technology access, and supporting recruitment efforts amid workforce shortages.
Medical imaging software solutions provider Intelerad and Strategic Radiology, a coalition of privately owned independent radiology practices, shared results stemming from their five years of partnership, highlighting growth in practice participation and imaging study volumes.
Strategic Radiology brings independent, local practices together to improve quality, gain operational efficiencies, and innovate the future of radiology’s private practice model. Its partnership with Intelerad supports its independent member groups in acquiring innovative technology without compromising their autonomy.
In the last 10 months, nine new member practices were to the Intelerad and Strategic Radiology program, quadrupling participation in 2024 alone. Additionally, coalition members have tripled their volume commitment from less than 2 million annual imaging studies at the beginning of 2024 to over 7 million annual studies today.
“This partnership has redefined access to advanced imaging technology for independent radiology practices,” says Jordan Bazinsky, CEO of Intelerad, in a release. “Our collaboration with Strategic Radiology is built on the common goal of empowering radiologists with innovative technology and solutions that enhance patient care, drive operational efficiency, and offer a competitive edge in the rapidly changing healthcare landscape. We look forward to our continued partnership and working together to advance private radiology practice on a national scale.”
Addressing the Shortage of Radiology Professionals
The Intelerad and Strategic Radiology partnership aims to address one of the industry’s challenges: the shortage of radiology professionals. The partnership aims to address the shortage of radiology professionals by providing access to tools that streamline workflows, appeal to new talent, and enable practices to stay competitive in today’s demanding market.
With Intelerad’s imaging solutions, including IntelePACS and InteleOrchestrator, practices have the flexibility to deploy the solutions on-premises or in the cloud.
“Our members trust us to deliver unique opportunities that strengthen their practices while preserving their independence,” says Scott Bundy, MD, FACR, CEO and chair of Strategic Radiology, in a release. Intelerad has consistently proven to be a forward-thinking, reliable partner, equipping our practices with the tools needed to attract top talent and ensure excellence in radiology.”
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