Ikonopedia and Calvient Team Up to Transform Breast Imaging Communication for Better Patient Care

Ikonopedia and Calvient Revolutionize Breast Imaging Communication

In a significant move to enhance patient care in breast imaging, Ikonopedia has entered into a strategic partnership with Calvient. This collaboration aims to streamline how breast imaging providers communicate with patients, ensuring that no woman falls through the gaps in healthcare. With a focus on timely follow-up care, the partnership combines Ikonopedia's advanced breast imaging workflow with Calvient's robust digital communication tools, making the patient experience more efficient and effective.

The Need for Improved Communication

In the realm of breast imaging, the process doesn't end with the identification of necessary follow-up steps. Patients must also be kept informed and guided effectively through their care journey. Recognizing this, Ikonopedia has crafted a solution that simplifies the communication process significantly. Unlike traditional methods, which often involve cumbersome portal logins and delayed postal communications, the new approach utilizes secure messaging - primarily through the devices that patients are most familiar with: their smartphones.

Emily Crane, the CEO of Ikonopedia, emphasizes the commitment to patient care, stating, "We have always been focused on making sure no patient falls through the cracks. When we evaluated partners, two things mattered most: reaching patients through texting, because that is how people communicate today, and validating that the communication actually happened. Calvient stood out because they could do both, ensuring the best care for the patient."

Enhancing Patient Engagement

The integration of Calvient's digital communication capabilities into Ikonopedia's existing workflows allows healthcare providers to enhance their follow-up protocols without overhauling their systems. The goal is to eliminate the friction that is often associated with patient portals, making communication more immediate and user-friendly. Jason Sprague, Chief Revenue Officer at Calvient, remarked on the effectiveness of their collaborative efforts, saying, "Patient portals have improved access, but they can still create friction when communication needs to be immediate and easy. Together with Ikonopedia, we can help healthcare organizations deliver secure, user-friendly communication directly to patients' phones and support the timely next steps that matter so much in breast imaging."

The advantages of this technology go beyond simple messaging. The partnership not only ensures information is shared in a timely manner but also helps providers maintain accountability in a clinical environment where every detail matters.

A Year-Long Selection Process

This collaboration didn't come to fruition overnight. It represents the culmination of a year-long search conducted by Ikonopedia to find the most effective patient communication solution. This careful vetting process reflects Ikonopedia's commitment to partnering with companies that share its urgency to enhance patient care. "Historically, we have preferred to build rather than partner," Crane noted, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right fit for their goals. "We chose Calvient because they share that same urgency."

While the initial focus of this partnership is on patient messaging, both Ikonopedia and Calvient envision the potential for broader innovations in the future. Exciting possibilities lie ahead as they explore additional areas of collaboration that could improve the patient care landscape even further.

Upcoming Presentation at SBI Conference

Ikonopedia plans to unveil its new communication capabilities at the upcoming Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) conference scheduled for April 16-19 in Seattle. Attendees are encouraged to visit Booth number 733 to learn more about how this cutting-edge partnership will transform patient communication in breast imaging.

About the Companies

Calvient is a healthcare technology company focused on empowering practices through AI and automation solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing electronic health record (EHR) systems. Their mission is to enable healthcare teams to work smarter, allowing them to prioritize patient care. More information can be found at www.calvient.com.

Ikonopedia Inc. is a leading provider of breast imaging reporting and tracking solutions. Their innovative, cloud-based software enhances efficiency and accuracy in breast imaging practices, aimed at improving patient care through advanced technology. For further details, visit www.ikonopedia.com.