Orion HealthCorp Client, West Houston Radiology, Named in Best of 2011 Radiology Facilities by Imaging Economics

ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Orion HealthCorp, Inc., a leader in medical billing and practice management for more than 20 years, and its subsidiary, Orion RMI, specialists in serving radiology practices, today announced that client West Houston Radiology was named a "Best of 2011 Radiology Facility" by Imaging Economics, a leading journal in imaging technology.

West Houston Radiology is a group comprised of 22 American Board of Radiology (ABR) certified radiologists with expertise in body imaging, interventional radiology, oncology, cardiac imaging, neuro-radiology, women's imaging and nuclear medicine/PET imaging.

"We are proud to have been chosen by Imaging Economics as a Best of 2011 Radiology Facility," said Dr. Craig Thiessen, a diagnostic radiologist with West Houston Radiology. "Our commitment to maintaining quality service and inspiring growth is powered by our desire to exceed standards. We feel that we have the most progressive approach in the Houston area to providing 24-hour/day comprehensive radiology services and patient care. We continue to keep our focus on our patients, and feel this Best of 2011 honor underscores that dedication."

The Best of feature is presented in a yearly third-quarter special edition of Imaging Economics entitled Radiology Facilities Index that highlights the radiology community's commitment to excellence and best practices. The top radiology groups are chosen from among all survey respondents.

"Orion HealthCorp and Orion RMI congratulate West Houston Radiology for achieving this Best of 2011 status," said Jack McBride, Chief Executive Officer of Orion RMI. "Despite the economic challenges of the past several years, radiology facilities like West Houston continue to thrive. At Orion it is our goal to make sure that medical billing and practice management are seamless for clients like West Houston – so that they can focus on what they do best… treat patients."

About West Houston Radiology

Since 1992, West Houston Radiology has grown from an office of 2 radiologists to 22, with partners including four hospital systems and over 30 independent outpatient centers.  The practice's ABR Certified Radiologists perform services including adult and pediatric general radiology, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, US, interventional radiology, cardiac imaging, oncologic imaging, neuroradiology, women's imaging and nuclear medicine/PET imaging. West Houston Radiology provides 24-hour/day comprehensive radiology services and patient care and ensures uninterrupted radiology service through an integrated PACS, RIS and voice recognition system, which enables immediate consultation, interpretation, and dictation of exams by a radiologist most appropriate to provide the highest diagnostic expertise, at any time, with the fastest possible report turn-around.  For more information, please visit: www.westhoustonradiology.com

About Orion HealthCorp, Inc.

Orion HealthCorp, Inc. is a valued partner to physician groups, laboratories, imaging centers and other healthcare providers who require the specialized medical billing and practice management processes and technology necessary to successfully maximize the recovery of earned revenue and to manage stringent industry compliance mandates. The company supports thousands of office-based physicians and hospital specialists in pathology, radiology, and anesthesiology; and delivers an intense focus on personal relationships and company accountability. Innovative tools, technologies, and operational processes enable the Orion team to capture revenue that other companies overlook and help clients mitigate the risks associated with medical billing, collections, and practice management.  Headquartered in Roswell, Ga., with offices in Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio and Texas, Orion HealthCorp is among the top medical billing and practice management companies in the United States. For more information, please visit: www.orionhealthcorp.com

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