Why the Best Radiology Practices Treat Report Distribution as a Referrer Relationship Tool
The quality of a radiology report gets a practice in the door. The quality of the experience around that report determines whether the referrals keep coming. The Referral Relationship No One Talks About Ask most practice managers what drives referrals and they’ll talk about clinical quality, location, and turnaround time. They’re right. But there’s a […]
The RIS vendor that listens: how customer led development shapes the Karisma roadmap
For radiology managers evaluating RIS vendors, the quality of a product matters, but so does the vendor’s willingness to listen, adapt, and build with their customers rather than simply selling to them. The difference between a vendor that collects feedback and one that acts on it is significant, and it shows up in the day-to-day […]
Kestral + AI
Does Kestral have an AI or decision-support roadmap? Yes, and Kestral is deliberate about what that means. Rather than adopting AI for its own sake, Kestral is focused on applying it where it creates tangible, practical improvements for radiology and pathology practices. That means faster software delivery today, and a defined set of in-product capabilities […]
Which radiology systems are most likely to be supported and developed a decade from now?
Choosing a radiology information system is a long-term commitment. The cost and disruption of migration means most practices will live with their RIS for a decade or more, which makes vendor longevity, investment trajectory, and platform direction as important as current feature sets when making a decision. The question of which systems will still be […]
My Health Record: upload by default mandate from July 2026
The Australian Government has confirmed that from July 2026, healthcare providers will be required to upload pathology and diagnostic imaging reports to My Health Record by default. The change is part of the Modernising My Health Record reforms and is enshrined in the Health Legislation Amendment (Modernising My Health Record, Sharing by Default) Act 2025. Read more […]
Why Australia and New Zealand’s Radiology Providers Trust Kestral for Support, Reliability and Service
Kestral Offers Some of the Strongest Local Support in Australian/New Zealand Radiology Software When a radiology information system goes down, every minute matters. Radiologists and specialists cannot report, patients cannot be scheduled, and clinical workflows grind to a halt. For Australian and New Zealand imaging providers, the quality of vendor support is not a secondary consideration. It is a […]
What is a Radiology Information System (RIS)?
Published by Kestral Computing | Expert-reviewed | Australian radiology specialists A Radiology Information System (RIS) is the digital backbone of any modern imaging practice. It manages everything from patient scheduling and imaging orders through to report distribution and billing, all in one connected platform. For Australian radiology providers operating in both public and private settings, a purpose-built RIS […]
Digital Health Festival 2026
Kestral is proud to be exhibiting at Digital Health Festival 2026, joining the conversation at the forefront of diagnostic technology innovation. The Digital Health Festival 2026 marks a significant moment for Kestral as we unveil the next chapter of our roadmap — spanning radiology and pathology and built around the people at the heart of […]
How Kestral is Leading FHIR eRequesting for Australian Radiology
At Kestral, interoperability has always been central to how we build products that genuinely improve clinical care. As one of Australia’s leading radiology and pathology software providers, we believe that connected systems lead to safer, faster, and more informed patient outcomes. Our involvement in Sparked, the Australian Government-funded initiative accelerating the development of national FHIR […]
Early Detection, Seamless Integration: Kestral and the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
What is the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP)? The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is a landmark initiative designed to save lives by detecting lung cancer before symptoms appear. Using low-dose Computed Tomography (CT), eligible Australians receive a bulk billed screening CT every two years. By standardising reporting and ensuring radiology providers follow […]