Friday, April 24, 2009

Joint Commission Awards TeamHealth Teleradiology Second Consecutive Gold Seal of Approval(TM)

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamHealth Teleradiology has earned its second consecutive Gold Seal of Approval(TM) from The Joint Commission, the company announced today.

"Organizations awarded this Gold Seal of Approval(TM) undergo a credible, rigorous evaluation that ensures innovative solutions are used for the most vexing safety and quality issues," said Michael Kulczycki, executive director of The Joint Commission's Ambulatory Care Accreditation Program.

A division of TeamHealth, the nation's largest provider of hospital-based clinical outsourcing, TeamHealth Teleradiology provides after-hours radiology coverage from board-certified, U.S.-based teleradiologists to hospitals, radiology groups, imaging centers and other healthcare providers.

"TeamHealth Teleradiology was awarded this second consecutive Gold Seal of Approval(TM) with no requirements for improvement, which is a significant accomplishment," said Alan Taylor, senior vice president of operations for TeamHealth Teleradiology. "Obtaining accreditation from The Joint Commission is an important part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the high quality care we provide to our clients."

source: PR Newswire

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