ContrastConnect has rolled out its physician-led virtual contrast supervision platform, which is designed to address the widespread scheduling gaps and staffing shortages that imaging centers face.
-- ContrastConnect’s move aligns with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid’s (CMS) permanent authorization of virtual direct supervision for level 2 diagnostic tests, following growing support for the remote supervision model by the medical community. Their HIPAA and HITECH-compliant platform connects medical facilities and imaging centers with experienced radiologists trained to oversee contrast-enhanced imaging procedures and other diagnostic tests requiring direct supervision.
More information is available at https://www.contrast-connect.com/
Independent diagnostic testing facilities and hospitals alike face challenges maintaining compliant supervision amid a worsening radiologist shortage. The demand for imaging services is projected to rise by 4% annually as the population ages, with the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) estimating that individuals 65 years of age and older will account for at least 30% of all imaging appointments each year. However, radiologist and physician availability are stymied by the addition of diagnostic radiology residency programs, which limit staffing positions and exacerbate the nationwide shortage; rural and underserved communities are the hardest hit, and medical facilities in these areas are often forced to delay or cancel appointments altogether, depriving patients of essential diagnostic services.
However, with the CMS’s 2026 Final Rule, supervising physicians can now satisfy the amended definition of “direct supervision” through real-time two-way audiovisual technology, reducing on-site staffing requirements for level 2 diagnostic procedures. Industry experts agree that this new rule carries widespread implications for healthcare, especially in remote locations: with compliant technology in place, a single physician can oversee imaging procedures without having to travel to each site, effectively providing coverage to multiple facilities from one location.
To aid imaging centers in adopting the virtual model, ContrastConnect offers a comprehensive platform that can connect clients to trained radiologists and physicians experienced in remote oversight. This platform supports compliance documentation and audit readiness by providing automated supervision tracking, session logging, practitioner availability confirmation, and intervention records. Using this service, imaging facilities can reliably fill scheduling gaps, allowing them to expand their hours and ultimately improve patient access to care.
Additionally, the company will supply its medical partners with equipment that uses end-to-end encryption and SOC2 certification, aligning with CMS, ACR, and ASRT guidelines. ContrastConnect also provides on-site technicians and staff members with training, ensuring best practices for patient safety and privacy protection.
For more details, visit https://www.contrast-connect.com/
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Organization: ContrastConnect
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Website: https://www.contrast-connect.com/
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