Radiology Information System (RIS)

A radiology information system (RIS) is a networked software suite for managing medical imagery and associated data. An RIS is especially useful for managing radiological records and associated data in a multiple locations and is often used in conjunction with a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) to manage work flow and billing.

An RIS has several basic functions:

Scheduling 
Appointments can be made for both in- and out-patients with specific radiology staff.  

Patient tracking
A patient’s entire radiology history can be tracked from admission to discharge.  The history can be coordinated with past, present and future appointments

This can be done as, first the patient order booking and the 0rder acceptance

Results reportingAn RIS can generate statistical reports for a single patient, group of patients or particular procedure. 

Film tracking
An RIS can track individual films and their associate data.  

Billing
An RIS facilitates detailed financial record-keeping, electronic payments and automated claims submission.