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Virtual Alternatives is a Minnesota-based healthcare IT consulting firm that solves complex challenges for healthcare organizations with vendor-neutral solutions designed to improve workflows, data management, and patient care.

Streamlined PACS Project Planning & Implementation 

Get fast, vendor‑neutral imaging expertise that cuts through complexity and accelerates success. We deliver the clarity, structure, and execution your PACS projects need—without the fluff, delays, or vendor bias.

  • Clear scope, migration strategy & governance
    Keep teams aligned and vendors accountable from day one.
  • Rapid timelines with measurable milestones
    Predictable progress and zero surprises
  • Independent, outcome‑focused guidance
    Advice that puts your organization’s goals first—no vendor bias.

     

What You’ll Get

A structured, outcome‑driven engagement designed for real clinical environments — with clear requirements, a pragmatic roadmap, and integration steps tailored for radiology, cardiology, and enterprise imaging teams

RFP Support & Review
Migration Planning
Workflow Tuning
Project Management
Get Immediate PACS Support
Get immediate leadership for PACS, CVIS & OIS—clear scope, governance, and fast, measurable timelines.
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Stop Using Staffing Agencies for PACS Talent.
Partner Directly with Virtual Alternatives, your Vendor‑Neutral PACS Experts.

Our Services

Designer

PACS Project Planning

Define scope, timelines, and vendor‑neutral requirements to keep teams aligned and projects on budget.

Designer2

OIS / CVIS Integration

Integrate oncology and cardiovascular systems with PACS, EMR, and viewers—without disrupting clinical workflows.

 

Designer3

Healthcare IT Consulting

Project management, assessments, and governance tailored to your environment and constraints.

How We Work

Discovery
 

Interview stakeholders, map workflows, and outline constraints to ground the plan in reality.

 

 

Planning

Create requirements, RFP matrix, and a timeline with dependencies and risk flags.

 

 

Execution

Coordinate vendors, validate performance, and manage cutover tasks to minimize downtime.

 

 

Support

Post-go-live tuning, governance, and periodic reviews to keep performance and cost in check.

 

 

Our Specialties
Enterprise Picture Archiving & Communications Systems (PACS)

Virtual Alternatives – Practical Expertise in Imaging Systems

Overview

Managing and sharing medical images efficiently is essential for patient care. Enterprise PACS provides a central system for storing, accessing, and sharing images across your organization. Virtual Alternatives helps healthcare teams plan, select, and implement PACS solutions that fit their workflows and goals.

Our Services

  • Project Planning
    Define scope, timelines, and requirements so your PACS project stays on track.

  • Implementation Support
    Ensure smooth integration with minimal disruption and optimized performance.

  • Solution Selection
    Choose the right PACS based on scalability, interoperability, and compliance.

  • Workflow Optimization
    Streamline image storage, management, and sharing to improve efficiency.

Integrated Testing

We make sure PACS works seamlessly with your EHR and other systems:

  • Interface Validation – Confirm HL7/FHIR messaging accuracy for orders and results.
  • Data Integrity Checks – Validate patient demographics and imaging data.
  • Workflow Simulation – Test end-to-end scenarios from order entry to image review.
  • Error Handling Protocols – Identify and fix interface issues before go-live.

Benefits

  • Faster Access to Images
    Reduce delays and improve diagnostic turnaround times.

  • Improved Accuracy
    Seamless integration supports better-informed decisions.

  • Scalable and Cost-Effective
    Solutions that grow with your organization.

  • Secure Data Management
    Compliance with regulatory standards and strong data protection.

Virtual Alternatives helps healthcare organizations implement PACS solutions that improve care quality and operational performance—without vendor bias.

Radiation Oncology Information Systems (OIS)

Virtual Alternatives – Expertise in OIS

Overview

Radiation Oncology workflows are complex. From treatment planning and scheduling to dose calculation and patient monitoring, an effective OIS ensures precision, safety, and efficiency in cancer care. Virtual Alternatives brings proven experience in PACS and extends that expertise to Radiation Oncology Information Systems.

What We Do

  • Project Planning
    Define scope, timelines, and requirements for OIS projects, ensuring alignment with clinical and operational goals.

  • Implementation Support
    Guide smooth integration with minimal disruption, optimizing system performance for radiation oncology workflows.

  • Solution Selection
    Help choose the right OIS based on interoperability, compliance, and treatment planning capabilities.

  • Workflow Optimization
    Streamline processes for planning, scheduling, and dose calculation to improve efficiency and reduce delays.

Integrated Testing Between EHR and OIS

Ensuring seamless communication between your Electronic Health Record (EHR) and OIS is critical for patient safety and workflow efficiency.
VirtualAlternatives provides:

  • Interface Validation – Confirm HL7/FHIR messaging accuracy for orders, results, and scheduling.
  • Data Integrity Checks – Validate patient demographics, treatment plans, and dose data across systems.
  • Workflow Simulation – Test end-to-end scenarios from physician order entry in EHR to treatment execution in OIS.
  • Error Handling Protocols – Identify and resolve interface failures before go-live.

Benefits

  • Precision in Treatment Planning
    Better alignment of technology with clinical needs for accurate, personalized care.

  • Improved Efficiency
    Simplified workflows reduce bottlenecks and enhance team productivity.

  • Compliance & Security
    Solutions meet regulatory standards and safeguard patient data.

Virtual Alternatives helps healthcare organizations implement OIS solutions that improve care quality and operational performance—without vendor bias

Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS)

Virtual Alternatives – Practical Expertise in Cardiovascular Data Management

Overview

Managing cardiovascular data efficiently is critical for accurate diagnosis and treatment. CVIS provides a centralized platform for storing, accessing, and organizing diagnostic and procedural information. Virtual Alternatives helps healthcare teams plan, select, and implement CVIS solutions that fit clinical workflows and support better patient outcomes.

Our Services

Project Planning
Define scope, timelines, and requirements to ensure your CVIS project stays on track.

Implementation Support
Integrate CVIS smoothly with minimal disruption and optimized performance.

Solution Selection
Choose the right CVIS based on interoperability, scalability, and compliance.

Workflow Optimization
Streamline data capture, reporting, and image integration for improved efficiency.

Integrated Testing

We ensure CVIS works seamlessly with your EHR, PACS, and other systems:

  • Interface Validation – Confirm HL7/FHIR messaging accuracy for orders and results.
  • Data Integrity Checks – Validate patient demographics, measurements, and imaging data.
  • Workflow Simulation – Test end-to-end scenarios from order entry to report generation.
  • Error Handling Protocols – Identify and resolve interface issues before go-live.

Benefits

  • Unified Cardiovascular Data
    Access all diagnostic and procedural information in one place.

  • Improved Clinical Accuracy
    Seamless integration supports better-informed decisions.

  • Scalable and Cost-Effective
    Solutions that grow with your organization.

  • Secure Data Management
    Compliance with regulatory standards and strong data protection.

Virtual Alternatives helps healthcare organizations implement CVIS solutions that improve care quality and operational performance—without vendor bias.

PACS Project Management

Virtual Alternatives – Expertise in Successful PACS Implementation

Overview

Implementing an Enterprise PACS is a complex process that requires careful planning, coordination, and execution. Virtual Alternatives provides experienced project management to ensure smooth integration, optimized workflows, and minimal disruption—helping healthcare organizations achieve their imaging goals efficiently.


Our Services

Strategic Planning
Develop a clear roadmap aligned with organizational goals, including workflow optimization, interoperability, and scalability.

Stakeholder Coordination
Facilitate communication among clinicians, IT teams, and administrators to keep everyone aligned throughout the project.

Vendor Management
Oversee vendor collaboration to ensure timely delivery and proper alignment with your requirements.

Risk Mitigation
Identify potential risks early and implement strategies to minimize technical and workflow disruptions.

Resource Management
Optimize allocation of personnel, time, and budget for successful project execution.

Training & Change Management
Coordinate vendor-provided training and change management programs to ensure high adoption and smooth transition.

Integrated Testing

We validate PACS functionality and integration before go-live:

  • Interface Validation – Confirm HL7/FHIR messaging accuracy for orders and results.
  • Data Integrity Checks – Validate patient demographics and imaging data.
  • Workflow Simulation – Test end-to-end scenarios from order entry to image review.
  • Error Handling Protocols – Identify and resolve issues before deployment.

Benefits

  • On-Time, On-Budget Delivery
    Structured planning reduces delays and cost overruns.

  • Improved Workflow Efficiency
    Optimized processes for image storage, retrieval, and sharing.

  • Reduced Risk
    Proactive strategies minimize disruptions during implementation.

  • High User Adoption
    Training and change management ensure smooth transition.

Virtual Alternatives provides PACS project management that drives successful implementation, improved care quality, and operational excellence—without vendor bias. 

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