Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Acusis delivers healthcare solutions that are designed to improve the productivity and efficiency of medical practitioners by consistently delivering high-quality transcriptions within predefined turnaround times.

“We are proud to partner with a company that is making positive changes to the landscape of healthcare,” said Ray Dyer, CEO, Acusis. “FRG is changing the way that radiology services are delivered, and we are happy to help them bring an even higher quality product to their clients.”

FRG brings the subspecialty expertise of a highly-skilled team of radiologists to community hospitals using a combination of on-site radiology and teleradiology services. These services allow smaller, rural hospitals to offer the same level of expertise as larger, urban hospitals and to keep funds in their local medical communities.   

“From our point of view, this partnership has several key benefits,” said Tom Skelton, CEO, FRG. “First and foremost, the Acusis model allows us to provide our valued partners with a higher quality, final report. Increasing the quality of what we do is always a topmost priority for us. In addition, this collaborative relationship with Acusis enables our radiologists to focus their time and energy on the diagnostic aspect of radiology, without the added strain of editing reports. It’s about working smarter in order to better serve our clients and their patients – and this partnership will help us to do that.”

Both organizations look forward to building on their partnership for collaborative successes in the future. 

About Foundation Radiology Group

Foundation Radiology Group (FRG) is a radiology practice group that partners with rural and suburban hospitals and their radiology groups to bring the world-class diagnostic imaging interpretations to their patients.

FRG combines the subspecialty services of a renowned, highly-trained physician team with a state-of-the-art technology solution to provide hospitals, referring physicians, radiology groups and patients access to high-quality diagnostic imaging services, with industry-leading, final diagnosis turn-around times.

Radiologists in the FRG practice are US-based and dedicated to positively impacting the quality of patient care throughout both the local and national medical community.  The FRG radiologist team offers expertise in every subspecialty, including Pediatric, Neuro, Mammo, MSK, PET/CT, Cardiac CT and Interventional radiology.

FRG’s physician team and highly-skilled customer service team are available 24×7-365.

For more information, visit www.frg-rad.com or call 412-223-2272.

About Acusis^®

Acusis, a leading healthcare nationwide provider of Higher Standards^SM outsourced and software medical transcription services is focused on consistent superior performance, integrity with flexible user capabilities. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA Acusis delivers integrated solutions to hospitals, clinics and large physician practices. AcuSuite^®, its web-based software applications, uses audited secure methods to manage the entire transcription process. A global team located throughout the US, India and the Philippines of 1100 highly trained Acusis associates provide consistent excellence and highest customer satisfaction. Delivering accurate reports with guaranteed quality and 24 hour or less turnaround times at competitive pricing is why healthcare organizations choose Acusis as their long term medical transcription services partner. For more information, visit http://www.acusis.com or call 866-837-6158.

Prior to joining FRG, Beaudin served as Vice President of Finance for the Specialty Pharmacy Division of Walgreen Co. In this role, she was responsible for accounting functions, financial reporting and analysis, pricing strategy and compliance, contracting, reimbursement and the coordination of mergers and acquisitions.

Previously, she held the position of Chief Financial Officer of Medmark, Inc., which was acquired by Walgreen, Co. in 2006 as the platform company of Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy Division. As CFO, Beaudin was responsible for cash management, developing and implementing reimbursement, accounting and finance policies and procedures, as well as overseeing the human resource functions.

Before working with Medmark, Beaudin served as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Alliance Ventures, Inc., a Highmark Company. While with Alliance Ventures, Beaudin engaged in turnaround activities, including negotiating employment and affiliation agreements.

From 1995-1998, Beaudin was an Audit Manager with Coopers & Lybrand, specializing in the healthcare industry. She served as Director of Finance for the Seton Health System in Troy, NY from 1993-1995, during the consolidation of two community hospitals.

Beaudin began her career in accounting and finance with Price Waterhouse in southern California in 1989.

“Barbara’s financial background and extensive experience within the healthcare industry make her a perfect fit for our organization,” said John C. Prior, interim CEO, Foundation Radiology Group. “She is a vital addition to our executive management team.”

“This is a very exciting time in the healthcare industry. There are many positive changes being made through the use of the latest technologies,” said Beaudin.  “FRG is combining technology with a highly-skilled group of physicians to positively impact patient care, and I’m pleased to be part of such a forward-thinking organization.”

Beaudin holds a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with an emphasis in accounting, from the California State University at Long Beach.

She was selected as a finalist for the Pittsburgh Business Times “CFO of the Year” award in 2006.

About Foundation Radiology Group

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, the Foundation Radiology Group’s mission is to build the pre-eminent diagnostic imaging, radiology service bureau and physician practice group in the United States. FRG uses state-of-the-art PACS technology, a unique, efficient workflow system, based on its hybrid-staffing model, carrier-grade telecommunications infrastructure and the Internet to provide industry-leading turnaround times for diagnostic imaging reads. FRG is focused on serving non-university affiliated health care institutions, with an emphasis on serving the rural and suburban hospital segment. It seeks multi-year exclusive contracts for the daytime and 7X24X365 radiology in full-service bureaus. The Group’s administrative office, data processing and primary diagnostic imaging reading center are located in Three Gateway Center, in downtown Pittsburgh, where board-certified radiologists are available 24 hours a day. For more information on FRG and their growing radiology staff, visit http://www.frg-rad.com/.

Prior to working with FRG Molecular Imaging, Dr. Blodgett served as the Chief of Cancer Imaging at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Hillman Cancer Center and the owner of Blodgett Consulting, LLC, a PET/CT consulting group.

FRG Molecular Imaging will specialize in high-quality PET/CT interpretations, with additional services including over-read services, peer review, technologist training, protocol optimization, and online access to patient’s images. In addition, FRG Molecular Imaging will be able to offer its clients a set of unique educational tools for interpreting physicians, referring physicians and other personnel involved in PET/CT imaging.

Dr. Blodgett holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh. He received his M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, and also completed two Fellowships, one in PET & PET/CT and another in Oncologic Imaging through the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Dr. Blodgett currently serves as Assistant Professor of Radiology at UPMC.

“Dr. Blodgett is highly respected in the radiology community, and truly is a pioneer in the PET/CT field. We are extremely pleased to have him join the FRG team.” said Dr. James Backstrom, Chief Medical Officer, FRG. “FRG Molecular Imaging will allow us to offer the highest possible quality PET/CT interpretations to the patients within our network.”

“It’s a pleasure to become part of such an incredibly talented team,” said Blodgett. “The landscape of radiology as we know it is changing, and FRG is successfully leading the charge for advances in technology and positive impacts on patient care for all of the hospitals within its network.”

About Foundation Radiology Group

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, the Foundation Radiology Group’s mission is to build the pre-eminent diagnostic imaging, radiology service bureau and physician practice group in the United States. FRG uses state-of-the-art PACS technology, a unique, efficient workflow system, based on its hybrid-staffing model, carrier-grade telecommunications infrastructure and the Internet to provide the fastest turnaround times in the industry for diagnostic imaging reads. FRG is focused on serving non-university affiliated health care institutions, with an emphasis on serving the rural and suburban hospital segment. It seeks multi-year exclusive contracts for the daytime and 7X24X365 radiology in full-service bureaus. The Group’s administrative office, data processing and primary diagnostic imaging reading center are located in Three Gateway Center, in downtown Pittsburgh, where board-certified radiologists are available 24 hours a day. For more information on FRG and their growing radiology staff, visit http://www.frg-rad.com/.

Foundation Radiology Group provides full-service radiology solutions for hospitals and imaging centers through a mix of on-site and tele-radiology services. FRG features a world-class physician group, state-of-the-art technology solutions and subspecialty services including pediatric, neurologic, mammography and interventional practice specialties.

“Our partnership with FRG is in line with our core values and overall mission—to provide our community and our patients with the highest quality care possible,” says Andrew E.  Harris, president and CEO of the Blue Mountain Health System. “FRG’s subspecialists bring new levels of capability and efficiency to our hospitals and we’re pleased to provide our patients and physicians access to their first-class team of board-certified radiologists.”

“Blue Mountain Health System is an example of partnership at its best. It is also an example of a healthcare organization that uses forward thinking to improve patient care,” says FRG Chief Medical Officer, James Backstrom, M.D. “FRG is proud to partner with the Blue Mountain Health System and to help them reach their patient care goals.”

“We continuously strive to improve our service level and having the support of a team of more than 70 subspecialty radiologists helps us to ensure that our patients are getting the highest quality diagnosis—and that is what is most important to us,” says Ruth Brennan, vice president of clinical services for the health system.

Foundation Radiology Group uses state-of-the-art PACS technology, carrier-grade telecommunications infrastructure and the Internet to provide the fastest turnaround times in the industry for diagnostic imaging reads. The group focuses on service non-university affiliated health care institutions with an emphasis on service the rural and suburban hospital segments.

FRG is a diagnostic imaging professional services company offering a hybrid model of both on-site radiology and teleradiology solutions for hospitals and other institutions.  The company provides subspecialty radiological services to smaller hospitals and outpatient centers that cannot afford to keep subspecialists on staff.

“We are proud to partner with Vital Images to provide a full suite of advanced visualization technology to our growing customer base,” said Brandon W. Chan, chairman and chief executive officer at FRG. “It enables us to deliver state-of-the-art technologies to small community hospitals and their patients, who would otherwise not have access to these types of care options.”

“FRG’s business model is highly innovative and serves clinical environments that traditionally have not had access to advanced visualization tools,” said Michael H. Carrel, president and chief executive officer at Vital Images. “Our partnership supports our strategy to enhance patient care by providing broad access to Vital Images’ advanced visualization technology.”

 About Foundation Radiology Group

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, the Foundation Radiology Group’s mission is to build the pre-eminent diagnostic imaging, radiology service bureau and physician practice group in the United States. FRG uses state-of-the-art PACS technology, a unique, efficient workflow system, based on its hybrid-staffing model, carrier-grade telecommunications infrastructure and the Internet to provide the fastest turnaround times in the industry for diagnostic imaging reads. FRG is focused on serving non-university affiliated health care institutions, with an emphasis on serving the rural and suburban hospital segment. It seeks multi-year exclusive contracts for the daytime and 7X24X365 radiology in full-service bureaus. The Group’s administrative office, data processing and primary diagnostic imaging reading center are located in Three Gateway Center, in downtown Pittsburgh, where board-certified radiologists are available 24 hours a day. For more information on FRG and their JCAHO accreditation, visit http://www.frg-rad.com/.

  About Vital Images, Inc.

Vital Images, Inc., established in 1988 and headquartered in Minneapolis, is a leading provider of advanced visualization software solutions. The company’s technology gives radiologists, cardiologists, oncologists and other medical specialists, time-saving productivity and communications tools that can be accessed throughout the enterprise and via the Web for easy use in the day-to-day practice of medicine. Vital Images also has offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.vitalimages.com.

Uniontown Hospital, a 224-bed hospital, has been providing a full-range of medical care to the residents of Fayette County and surrounding areas for over 100 years. The system includes over 200 medical staff, and offers more than 30 medical specialties.

“Uniontown hospital prides itself on providing the region with the finest quality healthcare possible,” said Paul Bacharach, President and CEO, Uniontown Hospital. “FRG is committed to patient care and superior client service, which is very important to us. Their solution enables us to provide our patients with industry-leading care, and that is our main goal.”

“We continuously strive to improve our service level,” said Rebecca Ambrosini, Vice President of Professional Services. “Our partnership with FRG will help us to expand our current offerings and make maintaining the highest possible level of patient care possible.”

Uniontown Hospital is part of Fayette Regional Health System.

FRG is an exclusive radiology group that features a world-class physician network, state-of-the-art technology solutions and services including Pediatric MSK, Neuro, Mammo and Interventional practice specialties.  FRG offers both teleradiology and on-site solutions for hospitals and outpatient imaging centers.

“We are very pleased to add Uniontown Hospital to our client family,” said Brandon W. Chan, M.D., CEO, FRG. “Uniontown has a long history of providing excellent patient care, and it’s our pleasure to help them expand their current capabilities.”

About Foundation Radiology Group

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, the Foundation Radiology Group’s mission is to build the pre-eminent diagnostic imaging, radiology service bureau and physician practice group in the United States. FRG uses state-of-the-art PACS technology, a unique, efficient workflow system, based on its hybrid-staffing model, carrier-grade telecommunications infrastructure and the Internet to provide the fastest turnaround times in the industry for diagnostic imaging reads. FRG is focused on serving non-university affiliated health care institutions, with an emphasis on serving the rural and suburban hospital segment. It seeks multi-year exclusive contracts for the daytime and 7X24X365 radiology in full-service bureaus. The Group’s administrative office, data processing and primary diagnostic imaging reading center are located in Three Gateway Center, in downtown Pittsburgh, where board-certified radiologists are available 24 hours a day. For more information on FRG, visit http://www.frg-rad.com/.

Kramer, a 20-year client services veteran, has held customer-care focused roles for Verizon, AT&T Wireless Services, Ceridian, and XO Communications.

As the Director of Client Services for FRG, Kramer will focus primarily on managing relationships with existing clients, implementing profitable client life-cycle strategies, and establishing performance standards to improve the client experience.

Prior to joining FRG, Kramer served for four years as Director, EAP and Work-Life Service Delivery for Ceridian. In this role, he was responsible for a $5M budget and a team of 120 employees. Kramer also served as a Master Black Belt, earning his certification after championing several Six Sigma projects. 
 

Kramer previously held the title of Vice President, Customer Care at XO Communications, where he was responsible for a $10.6M budget and 200 employees. In this role, he led the company’s efforts to consolidate seven market-based call centers into a single, 40,000 square foot regional call center.

 “Our industry demands the highest possible level of customer care,” said Brandon W. Chan, MD, CEO, Foundation Radiology Group. “We are growing rapidly, and want to ensure that our current client service goals are not only met, but exceeded, as we continue to expand. Shawn has a proven history of cultivating and maintaining client relationships, and successfully leading initiatives that help companies like ours to provide the absolute best customer service.”

“It’s really exciting to be part of a young company that has set customer service as such a priority,” said Kramer.  “I’m looking forward to playing a part in the continued success of FRG, and continuing to build out the client service team and our processes.”

 Kramer holds a BA in Business, from the University of Pittsburgh, and an MBA from Duquesne University.  He started his career in the Management Development Program with Bell Atlantic, and later became the Director of Customer Care for AT&T Wireless Services.

 About Foundation Radiology Group

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, the Foundation Radiology Group’s mission is to build the pre-eminent diagnostic imaging, radiology service bureau and physician practice group in the United States. FRG uses state-of-the-art PACS technology, a unique, efficient workflow system, based on its hybrid-staffing model, carrier-grade telecommunications infrastructure and the Internet to provide the fastest turnaround times in the industry for diagnostic imaging reads. FRG is focused on serving non-university affiliated health care institutions, with an emphasis on serving the rural and suburban hospital segment. It seeks multi-year exclusive contracts for the daytime and 7X24X365 radiology in full-service bureaus. The Group’s administrative office, data processing and primary diagnostic imaging reading center are located in Three Gateway Center, in downtown Pittsburgh, where board-certified radiologists are available 24 hours a day. For more information on FRG and their growing radiology staff, visit http://www.frg-rad.com/.

The Rising Star finalists are considered the future of southwestern Pennsylvania. The award distinguishes burgeoning entrepreneurial firms no more than three years old who offer innovative products or unique services and show promise of becoming major economic forces. FRG is one of seven finalists for the 2009 Rising Star award.

The CEO of the Year finalists are CEOs of Tech 50 category companies who make substantial contributions to company performance and demonstrate outstanding leadership and high levels of peer esteem. Brandon W. Chan, Chairman and CEO of FRG, is one of five finalists for this award.
For more information, visit: http://www.pghtech.org/events/tech50.aspx

Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH), a 98-bed community hospital, is part of Wayne Memorial Health System (WMHS). WMHS serves patients in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region, including Wayne and Pike Counties, as well as Sullivan County, New York.

“Our partnership with Foundation Radiology Group will allow us to extend the level of radiological service that we can provide to our clients,” said David Hoff, Executive Director, Wayne Memorial Hospital.  Hoff continued, “Improving patient care is our top priority at WMH, and we are confident that our contract with FRG will be key in reaching our patient service goals.”

“The FRG solution is a perfect fit for WMH at this time,” said Dr. Samuel Choi, Medical Director, WMH.  Dr. Choi continued, “With FRG’s subspecialty expertise and timely read turnaround times, we become more well-rounded as a practice, and that is a tremendous benefit to our patients.”

FRG’s board-certified radiologists are available 24/7, providing readings in neuroradiology, mammography, cardiac CT, brain perfusion, vascular ultrasound and OB/GYN ultrasound, as well as musculoskeletal, interventional, pediatric, and general radiology. The FRG model allows suburban and community healthcare institutions and outpatient centers access to subspecialty services that they may otherwise not have access to, thus providing a broader service base for those institutions.

“At FRG, we provide cost-effective radiology solutions that help our clients extend the level of care that they can provide to their patients,” said Dr. Brandon Chan, CEO, Foundation Radiology Group. “We’re proud to help WMH reach their goals, and to add them to our existing client network.”

About Foundation Radiology Group

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, the Foundation Radiology Group’s mission is to build the pre-eminent diagnostic imaging, radiology service bureau and physician practice group in the United States. FRG uses state-of-the-art PACS technology, a unique, efficient workflow system, based on its hybrid-staffing model, carrier-grade telecommunications infrastructure and the Internet to provide the fastest turnaround times in the industry for diagnostic imaging reads. FRG is focused on serving non-university affiliated health care institutions, with an emphasis on serving the rural and suburban hospital segment. It seeks multi-year exclusive contracts for the daytime and 7X24X365 radiology in full-service bureaus. The Group’s administrative office, data processing and primary diagnostic imaging reading center are located in Three Gateway Center, in downtown Pittsburgh, where board-certified radiologists are available 24 hours a day. For more information on FRG, visit http://www.frg-rad.com/.

Dr. Olivia, current President and CEO of West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS), brings an extensive resume of leadership skills to FRG’s Board.

“The addition of Dr. Olivia to our Board illustrates the level of excellence that we are striving for at Foundation Radiology Group,” said FRG Chairman and CEO, Dr. Brandon Chan. “Dr. Olivia’s experience, insights, and leadership as both a doctor and businessman will be invaluable to our organization.”

West Penn Allegheny Health System, a six-hospital academic system with two major teaching facilities, is the second largest private employer in Western Pennsylvania. During his tenure at WPAHS, Dr. Olivia has reorganized the System’s leadership structure and devised operational performance improvement assessment and implementation plans, negotiated a significantly improved contract with the region’s dominant payor, secured gains in public funding, reorganized the System’s Graduate Medical Education programs and established quality and financial goals for the System.

Prior to his current role at WPAHS, Dr. Olivia served as President and CEO for The Cooper Health System (CHS) in Camden, NJ, where he led the organization, which was previously on the verge of bankruptcy, to significant financial growth.  Under Dr. Olivia’s stewardship, CHS rose to the No. 1 ranking in market shares among hospitals in the southern areas of New Jersey, amassed $25 million in federal funding and had the most financially successful years in its 120-year history.  The Cooper Health System is New Jersey’s only academic medical center and one of three principal teaching hospitals of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Dr. Olivia previously held the positions of Senior Vice President/Chief Medical Officer for Mercy Health Partners in Springfield, OH and President/CEO of University Physicians, an integrated physician structure of more than 400 clinicians based in New Jersey.

“I look forward to sitting on the Board of such a unique organization. Foundation Radiology Group is truly changing the face of radiology as we currently know it,” said Dr. Olivia.  “I believe that the future holds continued success for FRG, and I am pleased to be a part of it.”

“FRG will benefit greatly from Dr. Olivia’s dynamic work experience, which includes exposure to health insurance companies, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and physician practices,” said Koleman Karleski, Managing Director, Chrysalis Ventures. Karleski continued, “Chrysalis Ventures has been extremely pleased with Foundation Radiology Group’s growth and extraordinary success thus far, and we know that Dr. Olivia’s appointment to the board will be key to the continued success of the organization. ” Chrysalis Ventures led FRG’s initial round of venture funding totaling $10 million in April 2009.

Dr. Olivia earned his Bachelor’s degree in Science and Premed from the Pennsylvania State University and his medical degree with honors and academic distinction from Hahnemann Medical School. He served his internship at Colombia University’s Morristown Memorial Hospital Program, where he received the distinction of Intern of the Year. In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Olivia also earned an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Olivia completed his residency in ophthalmology at The University at Buffalo, State University of New York. He later joined a private practice and served as a physician manager in a group practice in Buffalo, New York. He has continued to practice medicine throughout his career.

About Foundation Radiology Group

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, the Foundation Radiology Group’s mission is to build the pre-eminent diagnostic imaging, radiology service bureau and physician practice group in the United States. FRG uses state-of-the-art PACS technology, a unique, efficient workflow system, based on its hybrid-staffing model, carrier-grade telecommunications infrastructure and the Internet to provide the fastest turnaround times in the industry for diagnostic imaging reads. FRG is focused on serving non-university affiliated health care institutions, with an emphasis on serving the rural and suburban hospital segment. It seeks multi-year exclusive contracts for the daytime and 7X24X365 radiology in full-service bureaus. The Group’s administrative office, data processing and primary diagnostic imaging reading center are located in Three Gateway Center, in downtown Pittsburgh, where Board-certified radiologists are available 24 hours a day. For more information on FRG and its Board of Directors, visit http://www.frg-rad.com/.