CLEVELAND, OH and WESTPORT, CT--(Marketwire - Jan 12, 2012) - Radisphere ([ www.radisphere.net ]), the only radiology provider offering proven accessibility and accountability to community hospitals, today announced several important milestones in 2011.

"Along with completing our tenth year in practice, we are very excited to see a growing interest in our standards-based approach to radiology delivery," said Scott Seidelmann, CEO and President of Radisphere. "We believe that we will see strong demand in 2012 as community hospitals focus on improving medical staff satisfaction, improving quality and reducing costs."

In 2011, Radisphere achieved the following milestones.

• Surpassed customer growth objectives
  Radisphere added eight hospitals to its substantial client base during the past twelve months. It now provides exclusive radiology services for hospitals in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Missouri, and South Carolina for the first time, serving a total of 38 hospitals in 12 states.
  
  
• Received recognition for superior turnaround times and quality final reports
  An [ October KLAS report ] noted that Radisphere had the highest score in the area of report quality and high marks for final report turnaround times. These marks led to an exceptional level of satisfaction among Radisphere's clients (95 percent). Radisphere was recognized for superior turnaround times and quality of final reports when compared to third-party teleradiogy and nighthawk companies that only provide preliminary reads.
  
  
• Achieved high levels of satisfaction among Radisphere radiologists
  An [ August survey of Radisphere radiologists ] found that they value their peer network, and 92 percent would refer a colleague to work for Radisphere. As the practice of radiology changes, many radiologists are interested in participating in new delivery models, such as Radisphere's.
  
  
• Launched Quality Initiative to reinforce and support community hospital quality efforts
  Radisphere launched [ "The Final Read on Quality" initiative ], aimed at helping hospitals improve patient care and radiology performance through ongoing quality efforts that also help fulfill Joint Commission requirements for ongoing professional practice evaluation. Radisphere released the first "Quality Update" piece related to this initiative, entitled "A Proactive Approach to Radiation Dose Reduction," in October, which is available at [ www.radisphere.net/FinalReadonQuality ].
  
  
• Invested in strategic marketing, clinical and business resources to accelerate expansion
  This year, Radisphere [ added Alison Shurell as chief marketing officer ] to lead Radisphere's strategic marketing activities. It also appointed [ Thomas Pope, M.D., FACR, as Clinical Director of Women's Imaging ]. In this role, Dr. Pope is leading all women's imaging and peer review as well as ensuring the safety and reliability of mammography services in client facilities. Finally, Radisphere added hospital efficiency and patient safety [ pioneer Randall A. Lipps to its board of directors ]. Mr. Lipps founded Omnicell, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ OMCL ]), a leading provider of systems that enable healthcare facilities to increase operational efficiency, enhance patient safety, and allow clinicians to spend more time with patients.
  
  

About Radisphere
Radisphere ([ www.radisphere.net ]), headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and Westport, Connecticut, is raising the levels of accountability, performance, and satisfaction that hospitals and physicians should expect from radiology services. Founded in 2001 by two world-renowned radiologists -- Drs. Peter Franklin and Frank Seidelmann -- Radisphere works with rural and community hospitals to measurably improve quality and patient care, while managing costs.