Pharmascan's Image Acquisition Services
	The Problem – variability of quality and high cost of imaging at a trial site
	There is one area of clinical trials that is often overlooked – the actual taking of the patient images. Even though it is well recognized that the investigator has no control over the imaging department in his institution and that different technologists on the same machine may generate different quality, it is still assumed that the investigators will be able to generate imaging that is compatible with the protocol. Often the local radiologist does not even know that there is a trial patient on his scanner, the radiologist has had no training or extra time for the trial and it is the investigator (not the radiologist) who is being paid by the trial sponsor. Furthermore the local radiology technologist changes every shift and they may have no knowledge of the trial.
	The Solution – controlling image acquisition sites saves cost while enhancing quality
	Quality - Pharmascan controls the actual image acquisition by obtaining time blocks on scanners throughout the country. By pooling multiple trials, Pharmascan creates ongoing relationships with a national network of radiologists and technologists who are aware of the specific needs of trials and are only paid if the exam is performed correctly.
	Cost - By consolidating purchase of scanner time over the entire country (and beyond) and factoring local scheduling, Pharmascan is able to negotiate cheaper rates (similar to consolidators in the airline industry) while improving quality.
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