Philips Healthcare plans to team with radiology informatics firm Nuvodia in a bid to broaden its PACS user base.
In a deal designed to appeal to rural hospitals, smaller institutions, imaging centers, orthopedic centers, and oncology practices, customers will be able to purchase Philips' IntelliSpace PACS on a fee-per-study basis through Nuvodia. Hardware, software, and full-service maintenance will be included, according to Philips.
Nuvodia's eRadiology secure cloud will host and maintain the system database. Onsite image storage with full access to all system features will be available through unlimited Web-deployable enterprise and diagnostic workstations, Philips said.
As an option, customers will also be able to use Nuvodia's eRadiology program, which enables physicians to digitally send images to medical specialists for consultations, the company said.
