Virtual Viewbox™ Offers Portable Radiology Access for Physicians

New, easy-to-use system puts "Radiology in the palm of your hand"

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Musculoskeletal Imaging Consultants; Salt Lake MRI

Sep 15, 2010, 12:39 ET

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Physicians now have access to real time radiology services virtually anywhere, anytime. The new Virtual Viewbox™ (patent pending) is a portable interface system that delivers images, electronic medical records (EMR), and specialist consultation to physicians using any internet-ready device. Virtual Viewbox ensures HIPAA and HITECH compliance in transmitting patient information and offers a timely solution to the newly activated federal incentive for physicians to implement EMR.

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While existing technologies offer teleradiology services for facilities or hospital systems, Virtual Viewbox is the first of its kind designed specifically for physicians. It streamlines the process of sharing patient information by collating old and new patient records created by any PACS (picture archiving and communications systems) into a single listing. Virtual Viewbox also enables physicians to conduct virtual side-by-side consultations with a master radiologist.

"Virtual Viewbox is like satellite television – it allows physicians to view the programs from all imaging centers on one screen," says Dr. Douglas Smith, MD, founder and CEO of Musculoskeletal Imaging Consultants (MSKIC) and creator of Virtual Viewbox. "Virtual Viewbox caters to physicians by giving them comprehensive radiology services in the palm of their hands."

The Utah Connection

MSKIC and its partner, Salt Lake MRI (SLMRI), are launching their proprietary Virtual Viewbox today at the Utah State Orthopaedic Society's Annual Meeting with a demonstration highlighting how Virtual Viewbox is used to provide state-of-the-art care for Olympic athletes. SLMRI is an official medical provider and Dr. Smith is a team physician for the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding Team.

Today's conference attendees will be given first-hand experience in a simulated 'worldwide consultation session' using TeleradPAD™'s (customized Apple iPAD® running the Virtual Viewbox) to see how the U.S. Ski Team physicians and trainers use Virtual Viewbox for simultaneous online medical consultations from around the world.

"I am always concerned when our athletes travel," says Adam Perreault, Head Athletic Trainer for the U.S. Men's Alpine Ski Team. "While I'm traveling with the team in Europe, this system ensures that they will be evaluated and treated with great care."

How to Use Virtual Viewbox™

Virtual Viewbox is an easy-to-use, portable system that is available at no cost to physicians. Physicians can access the Virtual Viewbox system using any internet-ready device such as personal computers and smartphones. For added convenience, MSKIC developed the TeleradPAD to allow physicians to take their radiologist with them into the exam room, operating room or anywhere they need "Radiology in the Palm of their Hands." Virtual Viewbox uses sophisticated methodologies (HITECH Teleradiology) to maintain HIPAA/HITECH compliance-images. Reports reside on the Virtual Viewbox server not the handheld TeleradPAD so there is no risk of health record exposure if the TeleradPAD is lost or stolen. Physicians can use Virtual Viewbox at no cost to them by simply asking their imaging centers to send reports to MSKIC for reading. For more information and a free sample, visit www.VirtualViewbox.com or call 866-690-0008.

About MSKIC

Musculoskeletal Imaging Consultants (MSKIC) is a national subspecialty teleradiology service and is licensed to practice in most states. MSKIC specializes in the interpretation of orthopedic, spine, and neurologic MRI examinations for physicians with in-office MRI scanners, hospitals or imaging centers requiring expert radiology interpretations or radiology groups with a shortage of subspecialty radiologists. The seasoned radiologists of MSKIC average more than 15 years experience and more than 25 published articles and book chapters. MSKIC fosters professional relationships and increases patient referrals for its clients by combining the powerful Virtual Viewbox system and its commitment to providing the highest level radiologic care for patients and client physicians.