Patient images are typically sent to a teleradiology company through secure and encrypted channels to ensure patient confidentiality and in compliance with healthcare regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States.
Here is an overview of the typical process:
The patient undergoes a medical imaging procedure, such as X-ray, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, etc., at a healthcare facility like a hospital, clinic, or imaging center.
The captured images are then digitized into electronic formats such as DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine), the standard for medical imaging.
The digitized images are securely transmitted from the healthcare facility to the teleradiology company. The transmission method is often done via secure internet connections like Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) or an application such as a DICOM gateway.
Upon receiving the images, the teleradiology company stores them securely in a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The PACS is hosted on a secure server within our datacenters. Once the radiologist dictates a report based upon the patient’s images, the reports are sent back to the customer electronically through similar secure channels as the images. These reports contain the radiologist’s findings and interpretations, aiding the healthcare provider in making informed treatment decisions for the patient.
Overall, the process involves a combination of secure image transmission, storage, analysis, and reporting to facilitate remote diagnostic services provided by teleradiology companies while ensuring patient privacy and data security.
