Complete guide to hospital radiology management software in India — RIS features, PACS integration, DICOM viewer, report templates, modality integration, and WhatsApp report delivery.
Radiology is one of the most revenue-generating departments in Indian hospitals. But without good software, you're losing money on lost reports, repeated scans, and slow turnaround times.
RIS vs PACS — What's the Difference?
| Feature | RIS | PACS |
|---|---|---|
| Patient scheduling | Yes | No |
| Modality worklist | Yes | No |
| Report generation | Yes | No |
| Image storage | No | Yes (DICOM) |
| Image viewing | No | Yes (DICOM viewer) |
| Billing | Yes | No |
| Radiology workflow | Yes | No |
| Image sharing | No | Yes |
Essential RIS Features
- Modality worklist: Auto-send patient and study details to X-ray/CT/MRI machines
- Report templates: Pre-formatted templates for X-ray, CT, MRI, USG, mammography
- Voice-to-text reporting: Radiologist dictates report — AI converts to text
- Image attachment: Attach key images to report for referring doctor
- Report delivery: WhatsApp/email reports to patients and referring doctors
- Billing integration: Auto-bill radiology procedures with GST
- Turnaround tracking: Monitor report TAT — alert if exceeding target
- Contrast tracking: Record contrast agent, batch number, reaction if any
Modality Integration
Adrine's RIS integrates with all major radiology modalities:
- X-ray: Siemens, GE, Allengers, Trivitron
- CT Scan: Siemens, GE, Philips, Toshiba/Canon
- MRI: Siemens, GE, Philips, Hitachi
- Ultrasound: GE, Samsung, Mindray, Philips
- Mammography: GE, Hologic, Siemens
- Fluoroscopy: Siemens, GE
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between RIS and PACS?
- RIS (Radiology Information System) manages radiology workflow — scheduling, reporting, billing. PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) stores and displays DICOM images. Adrine includes both RIS and basic PACS at ₹999/month. Full PACS with cloud storage costs ₹5-15 lakh.
- How much does hospital radiology software cost in India?
- Hospital radiology software costs ₹999-15,000/month for RIS, and ₹5-15 lakh for PACS. Adrine includes RIS with report templates and modality integration at ₹999/month. Full PACS systems from vendors like Infinitt cost ₹5-15 lakh.
- Which PACS software is best for Indian hospitals?
- For small hospitals, Adrine's built-in RIS with basic image viewing is sufficient. For radiology centers, dedicated PACS like Infinitt, Carestream, or Novarad offer advanced features. For cloud PACS, DeepRadiology and Predible are popular in India.