Teleradiology guides and resources
Everything we publish about how the reads happen: study types and their turnaround tiers, coverage scenarios, state licensing, and the policies behind every signed report.
Latest
The eight most recent guides. New pages publish Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- Teleradiology for rural and critical access hospitals
- Teleradiology pricing models: per-report vs per-RVU
- How to verify teleradiology vendor claims
- X-ray and ultrasound teleradiology: overflow final reads
- How your PACS connects to a teleradiology provider
- Overflow radiology reads: the ROI of outsourcing volume
- Austin teleradiology: 24/7 reads, 30-minute median STAT
- Subspecialty radiology reads by study type
Reads by study type
What we read, how fast it comes back, and who signs it.
MRI teleradiology reporting by subspecialists
MRI teleradiology with final signed reports from fellowship-trained subspecialists. STAT reads under 1 hour, routine under 24 hours, per-report pricing.
24 Apr 2026PET-CT & nuclear medicine teleradiology reads
PET-CT and nuclear medicine teleradiology: final signed reads by oncologic and cardiac imaging subspecialists, routine inside 24 hours, priced per report.
12 May 2026STAT CT reads under 1 hour: 30-minute measured median
STAT CT reads on a contractual under 1 hour SLA, with a measured 30-minute median and 99.4% compliance. Final signed reports by US subspecialists.
20 Jan 2026Telemammography: MQSA-qualified remote mammogram reads
Telemammography is legal under MQSA when the interpreting physician is qualified. AstraRad breast subspecialists sign screening reads in under 24 hours.
2 Apr 2026X-ray and ultrasound teleradiology: overflow final reads
X-ray and ultrasound overflow reads signed as final reports by US board-certified radiologists: routine under 24 hours, per-report pricing, no minimums.
27 Jul 2026Coverage scenarios
How teams use an outside panel to hold their own coverage.
Nighthawk radiology coverage with final reads, not prelims
Overnight radiology coverage with final signed reports, not preliminaries. Nighthawk reads by US subspecialists: STAT under 1 hour, 99.4% inside tier.
13 Feb 2026Overflow radiology reads: the ROI of outsourcing volume
Overflow radiology reads route excess studies to an outside subspecialist panel at per-report pricing, so you pay only for the studies you send.
13 Jul 2026Teleradiology for rural and critical access hospitals
Rural and critical access hospitals can get 24/7 teleradiology coverage priced per report, with no minimums and final signed subspecialist reports.
14 Aug 2026STAT radiology reads: 30-min median, 99.4% SLA (2026 data)
STAT radiology reads should return inside an hour. AstraRad's median is 30 minutes to a signed final report, with 99.4% compliance across all tiers.
8 Feb 2026Teleradiology for urgent care centers: X-ray and CT reads
Teleradiology for urgent care clinics: final signed X-ray and CT reports, per report with no minimums, Routine under 24 hours, portal upload, no PACS.
22 Mar 2026Weekend & holiday radiology coverage without burnout
Weekend and holiday radiology coverage priced per report: US subspecialists sign final reads at the same rate on a Saturday as on a Tuesday.
1 May 2026Coverage by metro
What coverage looks like in the largest US metro markets.
State coverage & licensing
Where our radiologists are licensed and what that means for your studies.
Teleradiology in California · fully CA-licensed reads
Teleradiology in California needs a full CA license for final reads: no telehealth registration, no IMLC. AstraRad reads with CA licensed subspecialists.
24 Jan 2026Teleradiology services in Colorado: licensed CO coverage
Teleradiology services in Colorado run on three authorizations: full licensure, IMLC expedited licensure, or SB 24-141 telehealth registration with DORA.
6 Jun 2026Teleradiology services in Florida · FL-licensed coverage
Teleradiology services in Florida run under a full FL license or the 456.47 telehealth registration. AstraRad signs final reports under both pathways.
17 Feb 2026Teleradiology in New York: full NY-licensed radiologists
Teleradiology in New York needs a full NY license, with no compact or telehealth registration. AstraRad signs NY reads with NY licensed radiologists.
31 May 2026Teleradiology services in Ohio: licensed coverage
Radiologists outside Ohio can read Ohio studies with a full license or the ORC 4731.296 certificate. How teleradiology services in Ohio stay compliant.
1 Feb 2026Teleradiology services in Texas: TX-licensed reads
Teleradiology services in Texas require a full Texas medical license for final reads. AstraRad assigns Texas studies to fully licensed subspecialists.
10 Apr 2026Guides & answers
Plain explanations of how teleradiology actually works.
Best teleradiology companies 2026: an honest comparison
Only AstraRad and vRad publish turnaround numbers among the best teleradiology companies of 2026. Compared on pricing, subspecialties, QA and ownership.
9 May 2026Credentialing by proxy for teleradiology (CMS 482.22)
Credentialing by proxy under 42 CFR 482.22 lets a hospital board rely on a teleradiology group's privileging decisions and start coverage in weeks.
6 Mar 2026How to choose a teleradiology company: 2026 buyer's guide
Choose a teleradiology company on five written answers: SLA compliance, state licensing, subspecialty match, all-in pricing, and a measured QA rate.
29 Apr 2026In-house vs outsourced radiology: costs and trade-offs
In-house vs outsourced radiology comes down to steady volume: below roughly 50 to 60 studies a day, per-report teleradiology costs less than a hire.
9 Jun 2026Locum radiologist vs teleradiology: fixed vs variable cost
A locum radiologist is a fixed day rate paid whether studies arrive or not. Teleradiology bills per signed report. Compared on cost, lead time and risk.
26 Mar 2026What overnight radiology coverage costs: 3 models
Overnight and weekend radiology coverage cost by model: a nocturnist runs 1.6 to 2.0 FTE, teleradiology bills per signed report, no coverage bills the ED.
27 Feb 2026How your PACS connects to a teleradiology provider
Your PACS connects to a teleradiology provider by DICOM send or portal upload; signed reports return over HL7, FHIR, or the portal. Setup path inside.
21 Jul 2026When your radiology group gives notice: a 30-day plan
Thirty days is enough to replace radiology coverage: a 30-day plan for when your radiology group gives notice, from last-read date to backlog cleanup.
22 Feb 2026Radiologist burnout: 5 levers an imaging director controls
Radiologist burnout is a scheduling problem before it is a wellness problem. Five levers cut call burden and after-hours load without adding a hire.
16 Apr 2026STAT vs preliminary vs final radiology reads, explained
STAT sets urgency; preliminary and final radiology reads name the document. Only the signed final report is billable, and it supersedes any preliminary.
10 Mar 2026Subspecialty radiology reads by study type
Subspecialty radiology reads route each study to a fellowship-trained radiologist by body system, from neuro and MSK to pediatric, on every shift.
3 Jul 2026Switching teleradiology providers without a coverage gap
Switching teleradiology providers takes 30 to 60 days: credential incoming radiologists first, run both vendors in parallel, then cut over by tier.
23 May 2026Teleradiology cost per read 2026: prices by modality
Teleradiology cost per read in 2026 runs $12 to $99 by modality on published rates. All twelve study types, STAT premiums, and per-report billing.
16 Jun 2026Teleradiology pricing models: per-report vs per-RVU
The four teleradiology pricing models are per-report, per-RVU, subscription and FTE. Convert every quote to cost per study on your own mix to compare.
12 Aug 2026How to verify teleradiology vendor claims
Verify teleradiology vendor claims by demanding median and 90th percentile turnaround by tier in writing, then auditing both against your RIS timestamps.
10 Aug 2026vRad alternatives 2026: comparing teleradiology networks
vRad alternatives fall into three groups: national networks, independent groups, and subspecialty practices that sign final reports on every study.
19 May 2026What is teleradiology? How it works, step by step
Teleradiology is the remote interpretation of medical images: studies travel as DICOM and a radiologist returns a signed report on a stated turnaround.
13 Mar 2026Trust & policies
Compliance, security and the commitments we put in writing.
HIPAA and GDPR compliance in teleradiology
How HIPAA and GDPR apply to teleradiology: AstraRad works as a business associate under a signed BAA, with encryption, access controls and audit logging.
15 Jan 2026Teleradiology state licensing: how coverage works
Teleradiology state licensing follows the patient: the read needs a license where the patient is. Three routes, IMLC speed, credentialing by proxy.
24 Jun 2026Privacy policy: how AstraRad handles PHI and imaging data
AstraRad never sells personal data or PHI. This privacy policy covers website, account, and imaging data handled as a HIPAA business associate under BAAs.
8 Apr 2026AstraRad teleradiology SLA & QA: measured and published
Turnaround commitments in writing: STAT under 1 hour, Urgent under 4, Routine under 24, measured from last-image arrival to radiologist signature.
21 Jun 2026Terms of service: website use, MSA and BAA scope
AstraRad's terms of service govern website use only; turnaround commitments, per-report pricing, and PHI handling live in each client's signed MSA and BAA.
16 Jul 2026Still have a question?
Tell us your modalities and monthly volume. A complete per-report rate card, with turnaround tiers and SLA terms in writing, lands in your inbox within one business day.