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As imaging volumes rise and radiology staffing tightens, leaders are entering 2026 under pressure to do more with less. The groups that will gain an edge aren’t just working harder — they’re modernizing workflows, maximizing productivity, and eliminating technology friction. Here are five questions every radiology leader should be asking now to build efficiency, improve turnaround times, and prepare for accelerating demand in 2026.

Radiology departments rely on both RIS and PACS—but what’s the difference? While RIS (Radiology Information System) handles patient data and scheduling, PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) manages image storage and access. Learn how these systems work together and why integration is critical for efficient imaging workflows.

Modern PACS platforms do more than store images—they streamline workflows, reduce turnaround times, and directly impact your bottom line. Discover how OnePacs leverages advanced features like automated routing, intelligent worklists, and real-time collaboration tools to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve operational and financial outcomes.

Choosing between cloud-based and traditional PACS can significantly impact your imaging workflow, security posture, and scalability. This guide breaks down the key differences—including infrastructure, access, cost, and maintenance—to help radiology groups and imaging centers decide which solution aligns with their clinical and operational goals.

Not all PACS systems are created equal. To keep pace with rising imaging volumes and expectations, radiology teams need tools that optimize speed, accuracy, and collaboration. From customizable worklists to cloud-based access and seamless integrations, here are the essential PACS features that can elevate your practice’s performance.

Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) have become essential to modern healthcare. By digitizing and centralizing medical imaging, PACS improves clinical efficiency, enables faster diagnoses, and enhances collaboration across care teams. Explore the core benefits PACS delivers to hospitals, imaging centers, and radiology practices.

News Acquisition further strengthens Experity’s position as the leading urgent care Teleradiology provider MACHESNEY PARK, Ill.–Experity, the national leader in on-demand healthcare solutions, has acquired OnePACS, a SaaS PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems) platform purpose-built for teleradiology. OnePACS is the only PACS platform to offer a fully location-agnostic, distributed multi-user, cloud-based PACS with a cloud-based modality worklist and its own automated structured reporting solution with both native OnePACS and third-party voice recognition integration. With the addition of OnePACS, the leading teleradiology PACS platform, Experity extends its position as the leading urgent care teleradiology company. In addition, this merger enables Experity Teleradiology to offer a fully tech-enabled service offering. “As the trusted partner and solution provider for over 50% of the U.S. urgent care market, Experity is always looking to identify and fill gaps for urgent care clinics, particularly where our services can improve the delivery and accessibility of high quality on-demand care,” said Dr. David Stern, CEO, Experity. “OnePACS and Experity complement each other — OnePACS is the best PACS platform for teleradiology, while Experity’s software platform is the best operating system for on-demand healthcare.” To learn more about Experity Teleradiology, visit https://www.experityhealth.com/urgent-care-software-suite/teleradiology/. About Experity Experity is the leading software and services company for on-demand healthcare in the U.S. urgent care market, providing an integrated operating system complete with electronic medical record, practice management, patient engagement, billing, teleradiology, business intelligence and consulting solutions. Over 50% of the U.S. urgent care market runs on Experity solutions. With Experity, providers can best meet the demands of the evolving on-demand space and deliver high-quality, high-velocity care by streamlining operations, improving patient experiences, and optimizing revenue. A GTCR portfolio company, Experity’s leadership is comprised of growth-minded urgent care experts and business leaders committed to improving on-demand healthcare for all. For information and resources, visit experityhealth.com. Contacts Media: Matter for Experity Laura Bastardi, 978.518.4525 experity@matternow.com  

Protecting patient data and maintaining compliance are non-negotiable for imaging providers. OnePacs delivers secure, HIPAA-compliant PACS solutions designed to safeguard sensitive information, ensure audit-readiness, and meet the highest standards of data privacy. Learn the key security features and compliance safeguards built into our platform.

PACS—short for Picture Archiving and Communication System—is the backbone of modern medical imaging. It enables providers to store, retrieve, manage, and share diagnostic images efficiently and securely. Whether you’re new to imaging informatics or evaluating a new platform, this guide explains what PACS is, how it works, and why it matters.