What is AstraRad Teleradiology
AstraRad is a US-based teleradiology service providing final signed imaging reports. It operates with 240 board-certified subspecialist radiologists who read and sign over 600,000 studies annually. The service covers all major modalities including CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, and PET-CT. AstraRad offers 24/7/365 coverage with no minimum volume requirements and per-report pricing.
How to use AstraRad Teleradiology
- Send the study: Securely transmit imaging studies from your existing PACS or RIS, or use the portal for manual upload. Studies can be sent at any hour and any volume.
- Subspecialist reads: Each study is matched to a radiologist with subspecialty training in the relevant modality and body part. Urgent findings are prioritized on the worklist.
- Receive signed report: The reading subspecialist dictates findings and signs the final report. The report is delivered back to your PACS, timestamped against the turnaround tier.
Features of AstraRad Teleradiology
- Board-certified subspecialists: All radiologists are US board-certified and fellowship-trained.
- Final signed reports: Every study receives a final signed report, not a preliminary read.
- Turnaround commitments: Contractual turnaround times by priority tier: STAT under 1 hour (median 30 minutes), Urgent under 4 hours, Routine under 24 hours.
- 24/7/365 coverage: Radiologists on scheduled shifts around the clock, every day of the year.
- HIPAA and BAA: Operates as a HIPAA business associate with signed BAA for every client.
- Capacity: Panel holds room for 25,000 additional studies per month; backlogs cleared on a fixed schedule.
- Per-report pricing: Flat rate per study type, no minimums, no volume caps, no surge premium.
- Peer review: 1 in 20 reports independently double-read; major discrepancy rate under 0.3%.
- Modality coverage: CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, PET-CT.
Use Cases of AstraRad Teleradiology
- Nighthawk coverage: Final reads during overnight hours, not just preliminary reads.
- Weekend and holiday coverage: Maintain radiology services without overburdening in-house staff.
- Overflow reads: Manage excess volume or backlogs without hiring delays.
- STAT reads: Critical studies returned in under 1 hour, with median 30 minutes.
- Subspecialty access: Get expert reads for rare or complex cases across all modalities.
Pricing
AstraRad uses per-report pricing with flat rates for each study type. There are no minimum commitments, no volume caps, and no surge premiums. To obtain a rate card, you can request a quote through their contact page.
FAQ
What is the turnaround time for STAT reads?
STAT reads have a contractual ceiling of under 1 hour, with a measured median of 30 minutes.
Are the reports final or preliminary?
All reports are final and signed by the reading subspecialist.
Do you require a minimum volume?
No, there are no minimum volume requirements.
What modalities do you cover?
We cover CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, and PET-CT.
How do you ensure quality?
We conduct peer review on 1 in 20 reports, with a major discrepancy rate under 0.3%.
Is AstraRad HIPAA compliant?
Yes, AstraRad operates as a HIPAA business associate and signs a BAA with every client.
