Sample Costs & Providers

Following are some sample costs associated with properly setting up your technology infrastructure to utilize RIA’s sub-specialized radiology interpretation services. These costs are based on recommended providers; however, you are not required to use the providers listed.

Internet Access

Following are two provider options:

1. DSL through Qwest

Plan Description Connection Price
Qwest Choice DSL Deluxe and Internet Basic (Internet access without e-mail) Up to 1.5 Mbps downstream connection and up to 896 Kbps upload $37.99/month
Qwest Choice DSL Deluxe and Internet Prime (10 e-mail boxes, 25 MB Web storage) Same $47.99 or $52.99/month
Qwest Choice DSL Deluxe (ISP not included in price) Choose Your Own Internet Service Provider (ISP) Same $28/month + ISP Price

2. Comcast Cable Service

Connection Price
5.0 Mbps downstream
512 Kbps upstream
Standard Installation: $250.00
Monthly Service Charge: $160.00 with 1 year contract.

Internet Firewall

Cisco Pix 501 - http://www.lanstreet.com/productpage.cfm?prodid=848

DICOM Conversion

Dicom Box DVI (for pre-DICOM modalities) - http://www.dicombox.com/dicom-dvi-page.html

JPEG Compression & Sending Software

Efilm – http://www.merge.com/estore/software.asp