Hospitals and clinics now hold close to 40% of teleradiology contracts, according to a new study from healthcare technology research firm KLAS in Orem, UT.
While teleradiology contracts historically have been held by local radiology groups, the KLAS report found a shift to a mixture of radiology groups, hospitals, and clinics.
The study also sees a promising market in teleradiology, with 80% of providers interviewed anticipating increased teleradiology volumes over the next few years. Several providers also mentioned a desire for more final reads from their teleradiology company, indicating that quality and consistency will becoming increasingly important in the future.
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