We Compared In-Facility vs. Mobile Imaging—And the Difference Might Surprise You
Let’s be real: getting patients to hospital imaging appointments is a headache. It’s a headache for them, for your staff, and let’s be honest—for you too.
Whether it’s a fragile nursing home resident or a clinic patient who swears they’ll “schedule it later,” the truth is, the system just isn’t built for convenience. And in healthcare, delays don’t just slow things down—they cost lives, outcomes, and revenue.
So we decided to take a closer look: How does mobile imaging actually stack up against traditional in-facility testing? Here’s what we found—and it might just surprise you.
1. Patient Experience: One Word—Accessible
Hospital Imaging:
Requires transportation (often via ambulance or medical shuttle)
Involves long waits, crowded lobbies, and overstimulating environments
Can be incredibly disorienting for patients with dementia or mobility issues
Mobile Imaging:
Performed on-site at the clinic or facility
No transport. No waiting rooms. No confusion.
Patients are more relaxed and cooperative because they’re in a familiar setting
Bottom line?
You get a more accurate study when the patient’s not stressed out and three hours past their appointment window.
2. Clinic Workflow: Less Phone Tag, More Progress
Hospital-Based:
Faxed orders
Delayed results
Chasing down reports like it’s your part-time job
Mobile:
We come to your facility
Results are delivered securely and directly
Your staff doesn’t waste hours coordinating outside appointments
Translation?
You can actually move forward with care plans on time—not after a game of voicemail ping-pong.
3. Clinical Outcomes: The Sooner, The Better
When there’s a question of cardiac or vascular function, time matters.
Delays in echo or vascular testing can mean missed diagnoses—like DVT, CHF, or arterial stenosis. Mobile imaging helps catch these issues early by removing barriers to access.
That’s peace of mind for your providers and better care for your patients.
4. Cost Model: Straightforward and Facility-Friendly
At Ultra View Imaging, we keep things simple:
For physician offices and clinics, we charge an hourly rate, and your team bills insurance as usual.
For nursing homes, it’s a flat fee per exam—no surprises, no stress.
We don’t nickel-and-dime. You know what to expect every time we show up.
Let’s Wrap It Up
Mobile imaging isn’t just a “nice-to-have” anymore. It’s faster, easier, safer, and—if we’re being honest—a lot more aligned with how today’s healthcare should work.
So if you’re in Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland, or Southeast Michigan and tired of the delays, the missed appointments, and the endless scheduling headaches…