eRAD RIS
Radiology information systems
Health care software
Ambulatory software
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What is eRAD RIS
eRAD RIS is a radiology information system (RIS) used to manage imaging orders, scheduling, patient demographics, exam workflow, and radiology reporting. It is typically used by radiology groups and imaging centers that need to coordinate front-office operations with clinical reading workflows. The product is commonly deployed alongside PACS and dictation/reporting tools and supports integration with external EHR/PM systems through healthcare interoperability standards.
End-to-end radiology workflow
The RIS supports core operational steps such as registration, scheduling, order management, exam tracking, and report distribution. This helps imaging organizations standardize workflows across modalities and sites. Compared with image-centric platforms in the space, a RIS provides stronger administrative and operational controls for radiology-specific processes.
Integration-oriented architecture
RIS deployments typically rely on interoperability with PACS, modalities, and EHR/PM systems, and eRAD RIS is positioned for this type of environment. In practice, this enables bidirectional exchange of orders, results, and patient demographics across systems. This is important for organizations that must coordinate radiology operations with broader clinical systems rather than operate as a standalone imaging platform.
Supports multi-site imaging operations
Radiology groups and outpatient imaging networks often need centralized scheduling, consistent exam protocols, and standardized reporting workflows. A RIS can provide shared worklists and operational visibility across locations. This is useful when compared with point solutions that focus primarily on image viewing or storage without operational management.
Dependent on interface build
Value depends heavily on the quality and scope of integrations to EHRs, PACS, billing/PM, and modality worklists. Interface development, testing, and ongoing maintenance can add time and cost to implementation. Organizations with limited interface resources may experience workflow gaps until integrations are fully stabilized.
Radiology-focused scope
As a radiology information system, the product is optimized for imaging workflows rather than broader oncology or enterprise care pathways. Organizations seeking a single platform spanning multiple specialties may still require additional systems. This can increase complexity for health systems that prefer consolidated clinical and operational tooling.
Configuration and change management
RIS implementations typically require detailed configuration of exam catalogs, scheduling rules, user roles, and reporting/distribution preferences. Operational changes (new sites, modalities, or payer requirements) can require ongoing administrative effort. Smaller practices may find the governance and training overhead higher than lighter-weight scheduling or reporting tools.
Plan & Pricing
Official pricing/fees found on vendor site (erad.com / helpserver.erad.com):
- Annual fee: $600 per Direct Message address (applies to specific certified health IT capabilities / Meaningful Use measures). No customer incurs more than one $600 fee per direct address regardless of number of measures.
- Basic Patient Portal: vendor states "No cost for basic Patient Portal to meet this measure." (this refers to the certification measure context).
- No publicly-published subscription tiers, per-user pricing, or trial pricing for eRAD RIS were found on the vendor site; the site directs interested parties to contact sales for demos/quotes.
Notes: All items above are taken directly from eRAD’s official pages (Costs of Certified Health IT, eRAD RIS product pages, and Patient Portal product page).
Seller details
eRAD, Inc.
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1999
Private
https://www.erad.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/erad-inc
