The Radiology Clinic

Name

The Radiology Clinic

Legal name

The Radiology Clinic

Website

https://tuscaloosaradiology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Radiology Clinic is a physician-owned, Tuscaloosa-based diagnostic imaging center founded in the 1940s, with 17 fellowship-trained radiologists serving patients referred by community physicians across Alabama and 9 regional hospitals networked via PACS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Medical Imaging Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiology Imaging Centers (X-ray/CT/MRI/Ultrasound) (HLAFAKAA)

Keywords

• Diagnostic imaging services
• Medical radiology clinic
• MRI CT scanning
• Mammography screening
• Healthcare imaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tuscaloosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Imaging Services: The Radiology Clinic generates revenue through providing diagnostic medical imaging procedures to patients referred by physicians. Services include MRI, CT scans, mammography, X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET scans, DEXA scans, and specialized procedures. Revenue is derived from both the technical component (performing the exam) and professional component (radiologist interpretation).
2. Hospital Imaging Services: Radiologists provide imaging interpretation services at multiple regional hospitals including DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, and others. Bills are generated for professional interpretation (results) portion of hospital exams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Radiology Clinic is an outpatient diagnostic imaging center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that performs MRI, CT, 3-D mammography, ultrasound, X-ray, nuclear medicine, PET, DEXA, and various contrast-enhanced imaging procedures for patients referred by their physicians. The clinic also provides professional radiology interpretation services to nine regional hospitals across Alabama and operates PACS/SYNAPSE digital image distribution connecting its imaging center with partner hospitals for instant image sharing.

Product overview

The Radiology Clinic is a medical imaging clinic offering a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic imaging services and technologies. The clinic provides both traditional and advanced imaging modalities including MRI (with GE SIGNA Champion technology featuring AIR Recon DL), CT scanning, 3-D mammography, X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET imaging, DEXA scans, and various contrast studies. Supporting infrastructure includes PACS/SYNAPSE for digital image management and a patient portal for result access. Services range from general radiography to specialized procedures including arthrograms, myelograms, vascular studies, and lung cancer screening. The clinic operates as a unified service offering with all modalities supported by board-certified radiologists and ACR-accredited departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Diagnostic imaging using radio waves and strong magnetic fields to provide precise detail of internal organs and body tissues, used to visualize joint disorders, cancer, stroke, and vascular disease. Performed on the clinic's newly installed GE SIGNA Champion MRI with AIR Recon DL technology.
• Computed Tomography Scan (CT) CT scanning uses special X-ray equipment to obtain cross-sectional images of body tissues and organs to diagnose cancers, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, trauma, and musculoskeletal disorders.
• 3-D Mammography (Tomosynthesis) 3-D mammography imaging that allows radiologists to examine breast tissue one thin layer at a time and is 41% better at detecting invasive breast cancers than traditional 2D mammography. Walk-in screening mammograms are available Monday-Friday 1-4pm.
• General Radiography (X-Ray) Standard X-ray imaging involving exposure of body parts to small doses of radiation to produce images of internal organs.
• Ultrasound Scan Non-invasive imaging using high-frequency sound waves, including abdominal, pelvic, obstetrical, and small parts ultrasounds with no radiation exposure.
• Nuclear Medicine Medical imaging using radioactive medicines to diagnose disorders and evaluate organ function, providing metabolic images including bone scans, HIDA scans, gastric emptying studies, and thyroid scans.
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Non-invasive nuclear medicine procedure that detects diseases like cancer before other imaging procedures by identifying chemical and physiological changes related to metabolism.
• DEXA Scanning Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry scan measuring bone mineral density using one-tenth the radiation of a standard chest X-ray to detect osteoporosis.
• DEXA Body Composition Body composition analysis providing accurate determination of total body fat percentage, lean muscle volume, and bone density using DEXA technology. 20-minute scan with self-pay price of $199.
• Arthrogram Special imaging procedure where contrast media is introduced into a joint space followed by X-ray imaging to examine joints such as knee, shoulder, ankle, hip, wrist, or jaw.
• CT Angiography (CTA) Examination using X-rays to visualize blood flow in arterial vessels throughout the body, from brain arteries to those serving lungs, kidneys, arms, and legs.
• Low-Dose CT for Lung Cancer Screening Annual screening using low-dose computed tomography for individuals at high risk of lung cancer, recommended for adults aged 55-80 with 30 pack-year smoking history. Self-pay cost is $200 for non-qualified patients.
• Myelogram Diagnostic imaging test where contrast fluid is injected into the spinal canal for X-ray imaging of spinal cord and nerves to identify sources of neck or back pain.
• Non-Invasive Vascular Studies (NIV) Ultrasound-based vascular studies examining arteries and veins without needles or contrast dye, including arterial and venous assessments of extremities and carotid examinations.
• Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) Intravenous examination of kidneys, ureters, and urinary tract using iodine-based contrast agent to enhance imaging.
• Upper GI Series and Small Bowel Series X-ray examination of esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine using barium contrast to diagnose blockages, ulcers, abnormal growths, or organ dysfunction.
• Barium and/or Air Contrast Enema Examination of the large intestine using X-ray with barium and/or air to coat the colon and evaluate abnormalities through fluoroscopy.
• Hospital Professional Radiology Services Outsourced professional radiology interpretation and image reading services provided by The Radiology Clinic's radiologists to nine regional hospitals across Alabama, including DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center, Thomasville Regional Hospital, Whitfield Regional Hospital, Northwest Medical Center, Hale County Hospital, Lakeland Community Hospital, and University Medical Center.
• Patient Portal and Online Bill Pay Online portal allowing patients to access their medical imaging results directly, communicate with the clinic, and pay bills online. Billing handled through MSN Healthcare for dates of service after 08/01/2024 and First Coast Billing Group for dates before 08/01/2024.
• PACS/SYNAPSE Image Distribution Service Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS/SYNAPSE) enabling digital image storage, instant access, and internet-based distribution of images and reports to referring physicians and partner hospitals within minutes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3D mammography is 41% better at detecting invasive breast cancers compared to traditional 2D mammography
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DCH Regional Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadiologists provide imaging interpretation services at DCH Regional Medical Center. The Radiology Clinic and DCH Regional Medical Center are networked through PACS/SYNAPSE for instant image access and distribution.
• Northport Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadiologists provide imaging interpretation services at Northport Medical Center. The Radiology Clinic and Northport Medical Center are networked through PACS/SYNAPSE.
• Fayette Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadiologists provide imaging interpretation services at Fayette Medical Center. The Radiology Clinic and Fayette Medical Center are networked through PACS/SYNAPSE.
• Thomasville Regional HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadiologists provide imaging interpretation services at Thomasville Regional Hospital.
• Whitfield Regional HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadiologists provide imaging interpretation services at Whitfield Regional Hospital.
• Northwest Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadiologists provide imaging interpretation services at Northwest Medical Center.
• Hale County HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadiologists provide imaging interpretation services at Hale County Hospital.
• Lakeland Community HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadiologists provide imaging interpretation services at Lakeland Community Hospital.
• University Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadiologists provide imaging interpretation services at University Medical Center.
• First Coast Billing GroupminorOthersBilling services partner handling patient accounts with dates of service before 08/01/2024. Contact: (904) 544-7853.
• MSN HealthcareminorOthersBilling services partner handling patient accounts with dates of service after 08/01/2024. Also handles billing inquiries at (800) 475-3698.
• GE HealthCarecoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment vendor providing GE SIGNA Champion MRI system and AIR Recon DL deep learning image reconstruction technology. The SIGNA Champion MRI is one of a handful available nationwide.
• AIM (American Imaging Management)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrecertification services for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and some out-of-state BCBS precertifications. Contact: 1-866-803-8002.
• MedSolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrecertification services for Alabama Medicaid, Cigna, Cigna HS, and Aetna Medicare. Contact: 1-888-693-3211.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RadNet: Largest U.S. outpatient diagnostic imaging network with ~370 centers across multiple states. Directly comparable as a multi-modality outpatient imaging operator with hospital partnerships and AI-enabled workflow; its scale and national footprint are the principal competitive threat to regional players like The Radiology Clinic.
• SimonMed Imaging: One of the largest outpatient imaging networks in the U.S. with subspecialty radiologists and a comprehensive modality mix (MRI, CT, mammography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine). Directly comparable business model and service portfolio to The Radiology Clinic.
• RAYUS Radiology: National outpatient imaging network offering MRI, CT, mammography, and other modalities with subspecialty radiologists. Directly comparable as a multi-site outpatient imaging operator with hospital professional-services contracts.
• Akumin: Multi-modality outpatient imaging operator with fixed-site centers and hospital/physician partnerships across multiple U.S. states. Directly comparable in modality mix and hospital professional-services model.
• US Radiology Specialists: Network of subspecialized radiology practices providing both outpatient imaging and hospital professional interpretation. Directly comparable as a physician-led group with hospital contracts and outpatient centers.
• Envision Radiology: Multi-state outpatient imaging group offering MRI, CT, mammography, ultrasound, and X-ray. Comparable to The Radiology Clinic in modality breadth and outpatient-center operating model.
• Outpatient Imaging Affiliates: Outpatient imaging center operator with a portfolio of joint-venture centers. Comparable in modality mix and hospital-affiliated outpatient center model.
• Touchstone Medical Imaging: Regional outpatient imaging operator offering MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography, and X-ray with subspecialty radiologists. Comparable in service mix and physician-referral model.

Broad incumbents

• Radiology Partners: Largest U.S. radiology physician practice, primarily hospital-based with extensive teleradiology infrastructure. Broad incumbent operating in the same professional services space as The Radiology Clinic's hospital contracts but with national scale and a dominant teleradiology model.

Others

• Shields Health Solutions: Specialty care services company with imaging-adjacent infrastructure. Included as a thematically related services operator in regional healthcare delivery, though focused primarily on specialty pharmacy rather than imaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TuscaloosaRadiology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-radiology-clinic-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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