Health technology company Vertex in Healthcare has launched a new national campaign, “Reinventing the RIS for the NHS”.
The campaign aims to modernise a vital IT system used in radiology departments across the health service.
Announced on 3 June 2025 at the UK Imaging and Oncology Congress in Liverpool, the campaign invites NHS imaging professionals to share their views on how the Radiology Information System (RIS) should be improved.
The RIS is the core software used to schedule scans, manage patient workflow and report on diagnostic images
The RIS is the core software used to schedule scans, manage patient workflow and report on diagnostic images
Chris Goldie, CEO of Vertex in Healthcare, said: “We know imaging teams are under growing pressure, and outdated systems aren’t helping. We’re asking NHS staff to tell us what they need from the RIS, and we’ll build it.”
London-based Vertex in Healthcare specialises in technology for diagnostic services and clinical workflow management.
Its VRIS system, launched for the NHS last year, is already in use internationally, helping hospitals speed up reporting and increase the number of patients seen by up to 40%.
The Reinventing the RIS for the NHS campaign aims to gather direct feedback from frontline radiology teams about how to make systems faster, more reliable and better connected with other NHS software.
The Reinventing the RIS for the NHS campaign aims to gather direct feedback from frontline radiology teams
The Royal College of Radiologists has repeatedly highlighted the problems caused by slow, outdated IT systems, warning that they add to administrative workloads and delay patient care at a time of critical staff shortages.
Goldie added: “Whether it’s making reporting quicker, improving system compatibility or reducing admin time, we want to hear from NHS imaging teams. It’s about making sure technology works for the people who rely on it every day.”
The campaign will run throughout the summer, with Vertex hosting events and workshops to gather feedback from NHS staff.
Imaging professionals who wish to contribute ideas and recommendations can do so here.