Texas Facility Commission in Large Deal for Viztek’s Opal-RAD PACS and RIS

February 24, 2009, Jacksonville, FL – The Texas Facilities Commission has chosen Viztek and CIMS as its digital radiology solution provider. The Opal-RAD PACS and RIS solution will be implemented at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) in San Antonio, Texas. Physicians at TCID, from two University of Texas Health Science Centers, one in San Antonio and the other in Tyler, and at the San Antonio State Hospital and San Antonio State School will have access to patient studies through Viztek’s software.

TCID is converting the radiology department that serves three state institutions on the campus from an analog environment to a more efficient digital workplace with Opal-RAD PACS and RIS. The software will dramatically improve workflow by allowing for easy and safe transmission of images and studies over the web. The Web-based PACS offers enterprise-level features including direct dictation to exam files, report management and availability on any Web enabled PC, as well as a full range of customizable tools. The integrated Opal-RIS system includes advanced functionality in its features for registering and scheduling patients, facility reporting, and automatic report distribution by fax or email.

Neil Cox, CEO at CIMS, says, “Once we got a good understanding of the facilities’ needs, we knew immediately that Viztek’s PACS and RIS solution was the best fit.” Steve Deaton, Viztek’s VP of Sales, says, “I look forward to the site getting up and running. Our Web-based PACS and RIS solutions will definitely offer the site huge advantages over the analog method they had been using.”

About Texas Facilities Commission

The Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) is a public health facility of the Texas Department of State Health Services for the treatment of Tuberculosis.  TCID’s Outpatient Clinic also serves as one of the state’s Hansen Disease Clinics, and operates radiology and other diagnostic services for other state institutions on the same campus.  TCID is organized to provide patient care, scientific investigation, therapeutic and educational services supporting public health needs.

About CIMS

CIMS is a leading international systems integration company offering a broad scope of advanced medical imaging solutions to hospitals, imaging centers, private physician practices, Orthopaedics and special niche markets in the US and World Wide. CIMS offers direct sales and personal service. Our service is always provided by CIMS certified technicians 24/7/365. CIMS possesses a very extensive and diverse client list that includes some of the largest and most respected companies in their respected markets.

About Viztek 

Viztek is a leading provider of complete digital software and hardware imaging solutions, backed by comprehensive training and support.  The company’s state-of-the-art Opal-RAD PACS and RIS suite delivers advanced connectivity and functionality at an affordable price.  Web-based architecture, with ultra-fast image streaming, ensures timely, efficient communications throughout the enterprise and beyond. With both advanced CR and DR technology, Viztek truly is a one-stop shop.

Since 1999, Viztek’s comprehensive line of solutions has addressed the needs of radiologists, with special emphasis on the small- to medium-hospital market, as well as medical specialists from orthopedists to chiropractors and podiatrists.  Viztek has more than 1500 CR and 700 PACS solutions installed worldwide.  For more information, visit www.viztek.net or call 1-800-366-5343. Viztek is a wholly owned subsidiary of 20/20 HealthCare.