Government of India
ASSAM TELE RADIOLOGY PROJECT
Patients Specialists
Remote Diagnostic Center Reporting Center
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Addresses the demand for Specialized skills in interpretative radio-diagnosis across wide geographic landscape
Facilitates critical care delivery by assuring quicker turn around time for emergency cases any day any time
1st of its Kind in the NATION in the public health sector driven by partnership model
Leverages advancements in medical technology and Information technology to deliver Cost Effectiveness
• Coverage of Tele Radiology services for 11 District Regional
Diagnostic Centers
PROJECT SCOPE
• Establish Data Center in Guwahati and also supply RIS and PACS
Software to manage Tele Radiology services
• Operate Regional Diagnostic Centers to service patients with
necessary staffing of receptionists and radiographers
• Provide remote reporting services using specialized radiologists across
Guwahati and Delhi
Patient Journey Snapshot
Patient Registration Patient Billing Triage Emergency or Normal
Imaging ExamBy Radiographer
Remote Reporting by Radiologist
Patient Downloads Report
Patient CollectsReport
Step 1 - RegistrationPatient arrives @ Reception
• Patient contact with Receptionist • Registration • Screening (BPL patient benefits)• Documentation Scan & Upload • Billing & Cash Collection
Step 2 – Imaging ExamPatient arrives @ Exam Room
• Patient contact with Technician• Triage for Emergency Cases • Completion of Exam / Procedure• Image Acquisition • Film Inventory
Step 3 – Resulting Image arrives @ Reporting Center
• Radiologists interpret images• Diagnosis / Impression documented• Completion of Report
Step 4.1 – Collect ReportPhysical Report @ Radiology Center
• Patient contact with Receptionist• Film & Report collection • Urgent Dispatch of emergency case
report – Within 1 Hour• Routine Dispatch of normal case
report – Between 9am -6pm (within 8 working hours)
Step 4.2 – Online ReportElectronic Report @ Patient Portal
• Patient contact with Portal • Online access to Reports• Download results remotely saving
another visit to collect report • Portal access provided as part of Billing
Invoice
Service Utilization Dashboard for better decision making
PROJECT BENEFITS
QUALITY of Radio-Diagnosis
COST of Radiology Services
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“This project is yet another testament to TECHNOLOGY enabling QUALITY HealthCare
more Accessible and Affordable”