Radiology provider deploys HIE technology

Radiology services provider Optimal IMX has implemented MobileMD's technology and services to establish health IT connectivity and interoperability with its client facilities and physician community.

The Birmingham, Ala.-based Optimal said it can electronically connect its radiology services' clients using MobileMD to securely send radiology reports into its clients' information systems for access to clinical data.

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