As healthcare delivery models evolve, many hospitals are turning to remote solutions to improve efficiency, reduce staffing bottlenecks, and maintain high standards of patient care. One area seeing rapid transformation is contrast supervision in imaging departments, where the shift to virtual support has become a practical, safe, and compliant alternative to traditional in-person models.
Contrast Connect is designed to help hospitals of all sizes meet the growing demands of contrast supervision with scalable, compliant, and tech-enabled solutions. Here's how we support hospital outpatient imaging centers in delivering safe, streamlined contrast-enhanced imaging—without sacrificing safety or oversight.
Many hospitals—especially those in rural or underserved areas—struggle to maintain consistent on-site radiologist coverage for contrast supervision. Our platform bridges this gap by providing access to radiologists available remotely, ensuring you can maintain compliance with “direct supervision” standards as defined by CMS.
Whether your hospital outpatient imaging centers need full coverage, overflow support, or backup during weekends and holidays, Contrast Connect offers flexible scheduling to match your workflow.
In 2024, CMS extended its definition of “direct supervision” to include real-time audio and video communication, a change now in effect through the end of 2025. At Contrast Connect, our systems are built to meet these evolving regulations, ensuring your hospital remains compliant with federal and accrediting body standards.
Our platform logs all supervision activities automatically and stores compliant records, making audit preparation and regulatory reporting simple and stress-free. Reach out to us for a free demo of our software to see how it might work for your organization.
Hospital imaging departments are often fast-paced environments with limited time to manage complex supervision logistics. Contrast Connect is built to support integrated workflows, with tools designed specifically for:
By centralizing these functions, we help reduce workflow friction so your team can focus on patient care—not paperwork. We will train your in-house staff to ensure they understand our platform and can utilize it effectively.
At the heart of remote supervision is instant, secure communication between technologists and supervising radiologists. With our platform, hospitals gain:
This ensures rapid intervention when needed, reinforcing patient safety and giving staff the confidence to perform contrast studies without delay.
Contrast Connect isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution—we adapt to support your hospital’s unique needs. Some hospital outpatient imaging facilities may have in-house radiologists but need support for extended hours or high-volume days. Others may require long-term virtual supervision to meet staffing shortages. You can read more on our guaranteed coverage page where we talk about our ability to adjust as your facility may need.
Our model is fully customizable: you can use your own radiologists through our software or tap into our network of credentialed providers.
Every hospital is different, and we take a personalized approach to helping your facility navigate remote contrast supervision. Whether you’re looking to increase supervision coverage, meet accreditation requirements, or simply optimize your imaging department’s workflow, we’re here to help.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation or demo and see how Contrast Connect can strengthen your imaging operations.
