Radiology today is no longer confined to a single department or a single building. Hospitals are expanding, diagnostic centers are multiplying, and specialists are often spread across different locations. Yet imaging remains the backbone of clinical decision-making, and every delay or miscommunication in this workflow can directly affect patient outcomes.
That is why collaboration has become the most important pillar of modern radiology practice. Not just fast reporting, not just image sharing—true, integrated collaboration across teams and locations.
This is exactly where Nandico PACS stands out.
The Challenge: Radiologists Are Connected, But Systems Are Not
Most hospitals today work with multiple imaging centers, different PACS vendors, and geographically scattered radiology teams. Even within one hospital network, it’s common to see:
- Separate PACS for different branches
- Limited access for visiting or outsourced radiologists
- Slow image transfers between facilities
- Reporting delays due to hardware or IT restrictions
- Inconsistent workflows between centers
The result?
Reports take longer, clinicians wait longer, and patients feel the impact.
Radiologists, on the other hand, are ready to collaborate. What they need is a system that lets them do it without friction.
How Nandico PACS Bridges the Gap
Nandico has built its platform with a simple belief: radiology works best when everyone involved—radiologists, clinicians, technicians, and administrators—can operate as if they’re working out of one single, unified center.
The platform’s collaboration features remove the walls between hospitals and create a truly connected imaging ecosystem.
1. A Unified Workspace for Distributed Teams
Whether a hospital has two branches or twenty, Nandico lets radiologists access every study from one consolidated dashboard.
No switching systems.
No juggling multiple logins.
No confusion about which center the case came from.
This helps:
- Subspecialists take cases from different locations
- Teleradiologists plug into hospital workflows smoothly
- Centers balance workload during high-volume hours
Instead of working in isolation, radiologists work as one team—regardless of where they physically are.
2. Real-Time Image Access Across Hospitals
Traditional PACS often require manual exporting, emailing, or waiting for CDs. With Nandico, the moment a scan is completed, it appears instantly across the network.
This immediate visibility is particularly useful for:
- Multi-hospital chains
- Emergency cases where time matters
- Subspecialty second opinions
- Trauma and stroke workflows
Radiologists no longer need to “request” access—everything they need is already available.
3. Built-In Tools for Collaborative Reporting
Nandico doesn’t just display images—it supports teamwork around them. Radiologists can:
- Share cases internally for a second review
- Tag colleagues for subspecialty inputs
- Leave notes or annotations
- Track report updates across the team
In complex cases, two or more radiologists can participate in the same workflow without technical barriers.
This mirrors how clinical discussions naturally happen in hospitals, but with far more clarity and efficiency.
4. Multi-Location Workload Distribution
Busy centers face reporting backlogs during peak hours.
Meanwhile, other branches may have available radiologists sitting idle.
Nandico solves this through intelligent routing:
- Studies can be distributed evenly across hospitals
- Urgent cases automatically move to available radiologists
- Administrators get a live view of workload and turnaround times
- Subspecialty cases go to the right experts instantly
This ensures faster reporting and reduces burnout—two issues every radiology department struggles with.
5. Smooth Communication With Referring Clinicians
Clinicians often need clarifications or quick confirmations. Most PACS leave this communication outside the system, leading to endless calls, messages, or delays.
Nandico integrates these interactions directly into the workflow:
- Clinicians can view images and reports immediately
- Radiologists can send alerts or clarifications
- Past reports are available in seconds
- Discussion around a case stays linked to the case
The result is more confidence, fewer errors, and far smoother patient management.
6. Strong Security Without Complicating Access
Cross-hospital collaboration usually brings concerns about data privacy.
Nandico handles this with strong, behind-the-scenes security:
- End-to-end encryption
- Role-based access
- Detailed logs and audit trails
- HIPAA-aligned compliance practices
Radiologists get access from anywhere, but the data stays protected at every step.
A More Connected Future for Radiology
Collaboration isn’t an optional feature—it’s becoming the foundation of how radiology departments operate. As imaging volumes increase and subspecialty expertise becomes more important, hospitals need systems that let radiologists work together smoothly, even across long distances.
Nandico PACS enables exactly that: a shared imaging environment where expertise flows freely, cases move seamlessly, and patient care benefits directly.
The technology is modern, but the goal is simple—bring radiologists closer to each other, and closer to the patients they serve.
FAQs
Nandico PACS is a unified imaging platform that allows radiologists, clinicians, and administrators across multiple hospitals to access, review, and report imaging studies in a connected environment. It removes system silos, enabling real-time collaboration regardless of location.
The platform provides instant, real-time access to scans across all connected centres. There’s no need for manual transfers, CDs, or emails. Radiologists can view studies immediately, improving response time for emergencies and second opinions.
Yes. Nandico PACS supports collaborative reporting, allowing radiologists to share cases, annotate images, tag colleagues for inputs, and track updates—all within a single workflow. This ensures accurate reporting and efficient teamwork.
The system intelligently distributes cases based on availability and specialisation. Urgent studies are routed to available radiologists, workloads are balanced across centres, and administrators get real-time visibility of turnaround times, reducing delays and burnout.
Absolutely. Nandico PACS uses end-to-end encryption, role-based access, detailed audit logs, and HIPAA-aligned security practices. Radiologists can access data from anywhere without compromising patient privacy.