Orthopaedic specialists choose Viztek solutions to improve efficiencies and strengthen infrastructure of high volume, decentralized practice model

Raleigh, NC - Viztek, the leading provider of complete digital software and hardware diagnostic imaging solutions, announces today that Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), Chicago's leading provider of orthopedic care and diagnostic imaging, has chosen Viztek's Opal-RAD PACS and RIS solutions to provide infrastructure support and fulfill image interpretation needs. With twenty locations and over ninety physicians in the Chicago and northern suburban areas, IBJI, one of the largest orthopedic group practices in Illinois, determined a necessity for advanced PACS/RIS solutions that could enable a level of technical capability that successfully met the needs demanded by their large volume and decentralized environment.

"To provide the best quality care, we need the latest tools and the right technological foundation, and Viztek is the right radiology software partner to help assure our success," said William Whelehan, director of purchasing, IBJI. "The PACS and RIS solutions from Viztek, and the corresponding technological infrastructure, are best suited to deliver the efficiency and reliable support capability to meet the needs of our physicians across the North Shore area of Chicago and support our practice growth."
For IBJI, the ability to streamline to one efficient PACS system to handle all studies was key. Physicians now have near-instant access to any image from a centralized data center which significantly reduces time required to reference prior studies. When complemented by the higher speed and responsiveness offered by the Opal-RAD PACS, the system offers the stronger technical capabilities required for a new, improved infrastructure that enables IBJI to keep pace with enterprise demands. Additionally, the Opal-wRIS solution strengthens workflow efficiency for MRI services at IBJI and acts as an essential component in a well-rounded imaging combination designed for higher efficiency.

"Organizations such as IBJI see successes and demands that often lead them to outgrow the technology they rely on. At Viztek, we pride ourselves in delivering solutions that are not only capable of meeting current needs but prepared to tackle future ones as well," said Steve Deaton, vice president, Viztek. "As our goal will always be to promote mutual growth, we fully intend to accompany IBJI into the future with the best available technology for continued progress."

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