AI-powered radiology reporting is transforming the way radiologists work, allowing for faster, more accurate reports and increased productivity. In this case study, we explore how Dr. Sarah Collins, a North American radiologist, used OmniPACS and MD.ai’s tools to significantly reduce her moonlighting hours while boosting her income.
Dr. Sarah Collins, a board-certified radiologist in North America, was no stranger to moonlighting. Like many radiologists, she took on additional work to supplement her income—30 hours a week on top of her full-time job. While the extra income was useful, the late nights and long weekends were taking a toll. The repetitive manual tasks of uploading cases, drafting reports, and dealing with administrative burdens left her exhausted and concerned about quality. That’s when Dr. Collins discovered the transformative power of OmniPACS and MD.ai’s AI-powered tools.
What she found was a game-changing solution that not only boosted her productivity but also allowed her to increase her revenue while reducing her work hours. Here’s how the powerful combination of OmniPACS’ seamless integration and MD.ai’s advanced reporting tools improved her workflow, accuracy, and overall satisfaction.
The Challenge: Time-Consuming, Error-Prone Workflow
Before using OmniPACS and MD.ai, Dr. Collins faced recurring challenges during her moonlighting shifts:
- Time-consuming uploads and system navigation – Setting up her cases at the start of each shift took up to 30 minutes.
- Manual reporting – Writing reports for each case consumed 10-15 minutes per case, with additional time spent on proofreading and ensuring medical accuracy.
- Administrative tasks – Billing and coding were manual processes prone to errors, leading to delays in reimbursement and extra work to correct mistakes.
- Language barriers – Occasionally, patients or colleagues required reports in other languages, and translation was an added burden.
- Maintaining accuracy under pressure – The high volume of cases led to the risk of missed findings or errors, which worried Dr. Collins, as even small mistakes could have significant impacts on patient care.
The Solution: OmniPACS and MD.ai to the Rescue
When Dr. Collins integrated OmniPACS and MD.ai, her workflow dramatically improved. The combination of AI-enhanced tools and seamless PACS integration gave her the ability to work faster, with more accuracy, and less stress.
1. Faster Case Setup and Uploads with OmniPACS
Using OmniPACS Routers, Dr. Collins could upload imaging studies in real-time, cutting down her case setup time from 30 minutes to just 5 minutes. The router’s automated upload system allowed her to immediately dive into reading cases, rather than waiting for studies to process.
Key benefit: Saved 20-25 minutes per shift, allowing her to begin reading more cases sooner.
2. AI-Driven Report Writing and Proofreading with MD.ai
The most significant change came from MD.ai’s AI-powered reporting tools. These tools provided several critical features:
- Pre-populated templates – Based on the type of imaging study, MD.ai selected the correct report template and populated it with relevant findings from Dr. Collins’ dictation. This reduced the time needed to create a new report from scratch.
- AI-assisted impressions – The system analyzed imaging data and suggested diagnostic impressions, making it easier for Dr. Collins to finalize her reports with confidence.
- Proofreading assistance – MD.ai’s automated proofreading tool checked for grammatical errors, ensuring reports were polished and professional. It also reviewed medical terms for consistency, reducing the chance of errors.
- Automated medical coding – MD.ai automatically generated the appropriate billing codes, ensuring compliance with standards and eliminating manual coding errors that previously delayed payments.
- Multilingual translation – The AI could translate reports into other languages when needed, enabling Dr. Collins to provide reports for non-English-speaking patients without outsourcing translation services.
Key benefit: Dr. Collins reduced her reporting time from 10-15 minutes per case to just 4-5 minutes per case. This resulted in a 50% time savings per case and ensured her reports were consistently accurate and compliant with coding standards.
3. Improved Billing and Revenue Cycle
With MD.ai’s automated billing code generation, Dr. Collins no longer had to spend extra time ensuring correct billing codes were applied to each case. This reduced her administrative workload and ensured faster reimbursements, as claims were processed without errors.
Key benefit: Billing errors were virtually eliminated, leading to faster reimbursement cycles and improved cash flow.
4. Enhanced Translation Capabilities
When reports needed to be translated into different languages, MD.ai’s built-in multilingual translation tool seamlessly converted her medical reports into the required language. This feature saved time and ensured that patients and colleagues received clear and accurate reports without delays.
Key benefit: Translation time was reduced to seconds, allowing for faster communication with non-English-speaking patients.
5. Increased Productivity and Revenue
With these tools in place, Dr. Collins experienced a dramatic improvement in her productivity. She went from reading 25-30 cases per 10-hour shift to 40-45 cases, thanks to the streamlined workflows and AI assistance. More importantly, she was able to reduce her moonlighting hours from 30 hours a week to 20 hours, while maintaining the same income level.
Key benefit: Dr. Collins saw a 30-40% increase in her revenue and was able to reduce her overall workload, leading to less stress and more time for personal life.
Conclusion: AI for Smarter, More Profitable Moonlighting
By adopting OmniPACS’ integrated platform and MD.ai’s AI-powered reporting tools, Dr. Collins was able to increase her productivity, reduce her workload, and improve her revenue. AI-driven features like automated reporting, proofreading, billing, and translation allowed her to focus on what matters most—delivering high-quality care to her patients without the administrative burden.
For radiologists like Dr. Collins, who juggle full-time positions with moonlighting hours, adopting AI tools is a game-changer. It’s not just about working harder; it’s about working smarter. Whether you’re looking to increase your income, reduce stress, or deliver more accurate reports, OmniPACS and MD.ai can help you get there.
Quantifiable Results: AI-Driven Efficiency Gains
| Function | Without AI (Traditional System) | With AI (OmniPACS + MD.ai) | Time Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Upload & Setup | 15-30 minutes per shift | 5 minutes per shift | 10-25 minutes |
| Case Navigation & Management | 5-10 minutes per case | 1-2 minutes per case | 4-8 minutes |
| Manual Report Writing | 10-15 minutes per report | 4-5 minutes per report | 6-10 minutes |
| Proofreading | 5 minutes per report | Automated | 5 minutes |
| Automated Billing & Coding | Manual (errors possible) | Instant & accurate | Significant time saved |
| Translation (if needed) | Manual or outsourced | Instant | Hours saved in special cases |
| Cases Handled in a 10-Hour Shift | 25-30 cases | 40-45 cases | 15-20 more cases per shift |
| Total Weekly Moonlighting Hours | 30 hours | 20 hours | 10 hours saved |
| Increase in Revenue | – | 30-40% increase | – |
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