Radiology Review: A Smarter Approach to Case Evaluation

Medical records are often the backbone of insurance claims and litigation, ranging from personal injury cases to multi-district and large scale litigation. While obtaining traditional medical records is usually straightforward, the inclusion of medical imaging such as X-rays and MRIs can introduce unexpected complications and impede progress on your case.

How Radiology Review Is Modernizing Case Evaluation

In scenarios involving older records, reliance on traditional film X-rays may still be prevalent. However, in today's technologically driven world, digital systems and images dominate the landscape of radiology review. Despite the convenience of digitization and the ability to transfer images onto CDs, the process is not always as seamless as anticipated.

Challenges and Solutions in Accessing DICOM Files

To protect the sensitive data they can contain, radiology files are typically encrypted on both CDs and in online repositories. Encryption technology is highly variable and can be difficult to decode.

Further complicating use of the files, medical facilities typically export X-ray images in a format known as Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine or DICOM. DICOM is the international standard for handling, storing and sharing medical images across healthcare systems. Outside the medical realm however, acquiring viewers capable of handling DICOM files poses a significant challenge. Consequently, even with access to a decrypted CD containing X-ray images, viewing them in a manner consistent with a medical professional's setup may prove elusive. Moreover, the proliferation of spyware and viruses exacerbates concerns regarding the safety of opening CDs from external sources, risking the integrity of internal systems.

In response to these obstacles, the medical industry is witnessing a shift towards secure online sharing of medical images, including X-rays. This transition to online viewing eliminates the issues associated with file distribution and software compatibility while bolstering patient privacy safeguards. Nevertheless, managing the retrieval and review of intricate medical records and images remains a time-intensive and costly endeavor.

Your Partner in Medical Record Review & Retrieval

Enter MCS Group, a trusted authority in medical record retrieval. With deep experience in X-ray retrieval and encryption decoding, MCS provides an approach built around your workflow, helping you save time and reduce unnecessary costs. Leveraging DICOM tools, encryption decoding and modern imaging technology, we digitize film X-rays and transfer digital images directly into a secure online repository for easy access and viewing.

Partnering with MCS means you can avoid investing in expensive software or internal systems, while keeping the process simpler, faster, and easier to manage.

Contact us to learn how MCS can support your medical record review needs and help your team handle imaging-related challenges with clarity and control.