New technology aims to combat high demand, shortage of radiologists

Jodelle Maglaya | | Radiology Business | Quality

In recent years, there has been a surge for diagnostic imaging services. However, a shortage of radiologists has made it difficult to keep up with demand. A Phillipine startup company, Lifestrack Medical Systems (LMS), has created enhanced software to help balance the worklad.

Lifesys is the first fourth-generation radiology software that is helping to fulfill the mission of LMS by addressing the shortage of radiologists with a tool made to connect medical professionals to a radiologist worldwide. 

Two-thirds of the world are without access to diagnostic radiology, so this tool may have the potential to save lives. 

Read more about Lifesys: 

Growing demand for radiologists tackled by start-up

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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