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
- Up to 10 Users
- Cisco PIX 501 3DES Bundle (Chassis, SW, 10 Users, DES-168 bit Encryption)
- Price Range: $450.00 - $600.00
DICOM Conversion
Dicom Box DVI (for pre-DICOM modalities) - http://www.dicombox.com/dicom-dvi-page.html
- Price: $9,950.00
JPEG Compression & Sending Software
Efilm – http://www.merge.com/estore/software.asp
- Workstation 2.0
- Price: $800 annually or $3,100 with no expiration
