Charter Radiology Network formed to focus on ACA

Jodelle Maglaya | | Radiology Business | Imaging Informatics

Charter Radiology Network has been formed by two Connecticut radiology companies that will work together on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) "triple aim" of improved patient health and satisfaction for a lower cost.

Jefferson Radiology and Advanced Radiology Consultants main focus will be toward increasing quality and decreasing costs. 

HartfordBusiness.com reported that the management services organization is a seperate business entity owned 50 percent by each company. They have not hired any staff, but each company has three representatives serving on the board of directors. 

Two CT radiology groups establish joint venture

Jodelle Maglaya

Jodelle joined TriMed Media Group in 2016 as a senior writer, focusing on content for Radiology Business and Health Imaging. After receiving her master's from DePaul University, she worked as a news reporter and communications specialist.

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