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In the daily operation of a radiology department, it is common to focus on the volume of studies and the occupancy of equipment. However, there are hidden costs that go unnoticed, affecting profitability and reducing operational efficiency in your institution.
Below, we explain the three most common hidden costs — and how you can eliminate them with the right RIS/PACS.
1. Delays in delivering image results
Every minute of delay in delivering results affects medical workflow. Schedules are misaligned, your team is overloaded, and both patients and referring doctors lose confidence in your service. This impacts not only immediate revenues, but also the Loyalty in the long term.
Slow PACS systems and the physical delivery of results only aggravate the problem. That's why Eden PACS operates in the cloud, streamlining the storage, interpretation and delivery of medical images digitally. In addition, with its mobile patient portal, the results reach your patients' hands in moments, without friction or delay.
2. Patient registration errors in the RIS/PACS system
Although they seem minor, patient registration errors create significant hidden costs. Incorrect ID or incomplete data cause duplication of studies, make clinical follow-up difficult and affect the traceability of medical imaging history. Every mistake forces your team to invest time correcting information, instead of focusing on accurate diagnoses and patient care.
Eden RIS/PACS solves this problem with an integrated platform that guarantees interoperability and consistency across all your centers. This ensures quick and accurate access to medical records, without errors or redundancies.
3. Downtime due to outdated PACS systems
Traditional PACS systems generate hidden costs due to downtime, technical failures, and slow support that depends on physical maintenance. This impacts operational continuity, increases infrastructure costs and limits productivity.
Eden PACS, with its cloud-native infrastructure, eliminates the need for local hardware and reduces maintenance costs. In addition, it offers automatic updates at no additional charge and 24/7 technical support to scale your operation and maximize the profitability of your laboratory.
Conclusion
Hidden costs in radiology affect operating margin and quality of service. Identifying and correcting them is key to ensuring the sustainability of the laboratory.
With its cloud-native, interoperable and continuously updated system, Eden RIS/PACS is the answer to eliminating these costs. It replaces inefficient processes with agile and 100% digital deliveries, reduces errors and optimizes the workflow in radiology, improving patient care and the institution's profitability.
Request your demo today and learn how to unlock the true potential of your radiology department with Eden.
