Arjun K.

Clinical Imaging (2024)

Africa is the second-largest continent on Earth in terms of both size and population. However, inaccessibility and shortfall of trained radiologists impede the delivery of adequate healthcare to such a large population. Teleradiology holds considerable potential in improving patient outcomes and healthcare delivery in African nations by furnishing timely interpretation of radiological examinations, particularly in those areas where there is a particular scarcity of radiologists. To know more how teleradiology services has transformed the healthcare delivery in Africa, click the link

Imaging and Radiation Research (2024)

The time has come for US Medicare to start reimbursing for offshore radiology reads… with the plethora of American Board-Certified Radiologists who want to live overseas and work via teleradiology, this is a potent solution to overnight radiology coverage shortages for US hospitals. However, Medicare needs to change with the times and archaic reimbursement policies need to be revised in this global, tele-enabled world. To understand this complex issue with a simple solution, do read.

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging (2024)

As medicine becomes increasingly digital, the need for radiologists to adopt and learn to use new technologies becomes correspondingly greater. Radiology in particular is at the forefront of digital health care. Acquiring and developing technology skills may unlock the key to increasing reporting efficiency. Sharing my thoughts on the things that radiologists can do to improve their technology quotient, read the article with below link…

International Journal of Health Technology and Innovation (2023)

Teleradiology has proven to be an indispensable service in India’s healthcare sector offering numerous benefits to healthcare providers, patients, and radiologists, especially in areas with a shortage of radiologists and even in the face of unprecedented challenges. A teleradiology service provider with a sturdy infrastructure and technology provisions with a plethora of highly qualified board-certified radiologists would ideally cater to the needs of accurate, secure, quality, and timely radiologic interpretations with 24/7/365 coverage for small hospitals, clinics, diagnostic imaging centers and emergency rooms. To learn in detail about the key elements an ideal teleradiology service provider should have, read through the article.

Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine. (2023)

Teleradiology services in ICU has a great potential to improve outcomes for critically ill patients by providing rapid, remote access to radiological expertise, enabling timely diagnoses and treatment decisions, crucial for critically ill patients. Setting up teleradiology service in ICUs also helps to ease the challenges of geographic and nocturnal coverage, to maintain adequate off-hour and specialist coverage to quickly provide round the clock, high-quality interpretations. To know more, do read the article….

The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia (2023)

There is an inequitable distribution of radiology facilities in India. This scoping review aimed at mapping the available technology instruments to improve access to imaging at primary health care; to identify the facilitators and barriers, and the knowledge gaps for widespread adaptation of technology solutions. To learn more, click the below link.

International Journal of Health Technology and Innovation (2022)

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women, accounting for 13.5% of cancers in Indian women. Mammography is a diagnostic modality that allows early detection of breast cancer. In the setting of radiologist shortages, teleradiology is one method of ensuring that a large-scale mammography screening program is effectively supported by accurate radiologic diagnosis and made accessible to every woman whether in urban or rural locations in India. With the aim of promoting early diagnosis of breast cancer, Teleradiology Solutions, Bangalore, a teleradiology service provider collaborated with The Poornasudha Cancer Foundation, a registered non-profit organization. To learn more about the role of teleradiology in the early detection of breast cancer, read the article…