Hexarad radiology software cuts diagnostic wait times at North West Anglia

Hexarad, a leading radiology technology company, is revolutionizing diagnostic wait times for acute and emergency care patients at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAFT) with its innovative radiology tech platform. Through a joint pilot project, it was revealed that the time saved by using Hexarad’s platform is equivalent to having an extra clinician per shift in a ten-doctor department, saving the hospital an estimated £365,000 annually in locum agency fees. The recent introduction of Hexarad’s Edge integration software has further improved turnaround times in acute care, allowing NWAFT to receive imaging reports 20 minutes faster than before, resulting in up to 80 minutes saved per patient. Delays in diagnosis can have significant consequences, with studies showing that delays in imaging can lead to unnecessary patient deaths. By focusing on reducing image transfer times, Hexarad’s platform has made significant time savings, ensuring that patients receive urgent care up to 15 minutes faster than they were before. This emphasis on efficiency is crucial in providing timely and potentially life-saving diagnoses for patients in need. Additionally, the deployment of a new digital pathology system has fully integrated pathology services across NWAFT, demonstrating the hospital’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance patient care.