Radiology reports your patients can understand

AI-powered translation turns complex medical impressions into clear, patient-friendly language

85% of patients are confused by their radiology reports.1

50% of follow-up recommendations are never completed.2

ImpressionAssist fixes both.

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Before

Radiology Impression:

"1.5 cm spiculated pulmonary nodule in the RUL concerning for primary adenocarcinoma. Recommend PET-CT for metabolic characterization and tissue sampling for histopathologic confirmation. Additionally, 6mm left lower lobe nodule identified, recommend follow-up CT chest in 12 months per Fleischner Society guidelines."

After

Patient-Friendly Version:

"We found a small spot (about the size of a marble) in your right lung that needs further evaluation. Your doctor will likely order a special scan and possibly a small tissue sample to determine exactly what it is. We also found a tiny spot in a different part of your lung that we'll want to recheck in about a year with another scan."

Before

Buried in Impression:

"...recommend PET-CT for metabolic characterization and tissue sampling for histopathologic confirmation. Additionally, 6mm left lower lobe nodule, recommend follow-up CT chest in 12 months per Fleischner criteria. Scattered hepatic hypodensities too small to characterize, consider MRI abdomen if clinically indicated..."

After

ACTION ITEMS:

  • PET-CT scan - for lung nodule evaluation
  • Tissue biopsy - to determine nodule type
  • CT chest in 12 months - follow-up for 6mm LLL nodule (Fleischner)
  • Consider MRI abdomen - if hepatic lesions clinically relevant

1 Hee B, et al. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. October 2025.

2 Dutta S, et al. Annals of Emergency Medicine. August 2013; 62(2):162-169.

Powerful Features for Modern Radiology

Everything you need to improve patient communication

Patient-Friendly Translation

Converts complex radiology impressions into plain language patients can understand. No more confusion, no more callbacks for explanation.

Action Items

Extracts and highlights important follow-up recommendations so nothing falls through the cracks. Clear, actionable next steps for patients and providers.

One-Click Integration

Press F2 in PowerScribe One for instant translation. No copy-paste, no switching windows. Seamless integration into your existing workflow.

HIPAA Compliant

Secure cloud infrastructure with enterprise-grade encryption. No PHI stored. Built from the ground up with patient privacy in mind.

Works Seamlessly

Integrates directly into your existing PowerScribe workflow. No disruption to your current process. Start using it immediately.

Two Problems. One Solution.

Research reveals critical gaps in radiology communication

The Communication Problem

Patients can't understand their reports

85%
of patients are confused by medical terms in radiology reports
40%
feel anxious trying to understand their results
65%
want medical jargon and scoring systems explained
60%
want clearer formatting and shorter reports

The Follow-Up Problem

Critical recommendations fall through the cracks

50%
of follow-up recommendations are never completed
$195K
in lost imaging revenue per radiologist per year
1,300
follow-up recommendations per radiologist per year
Research published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology found that most patients are confused when reading their radiology reports. Meanwhile, studies show that half of all radiology follow-up recommendations are never completed - leading to delayed diagnoses, patient harm, and significant lost revenue. ImpressionAssist solves both problems with a single keystroke.
Sources: Hee B, et al. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology (2025); Annals of Emergency Medicine

Simple, Transparent Pricing

About $15/day per radiologist. Less than lunch.

Patient-Friendly Translation

$2,500 /radiologist/year
  • One-click translation (F2 key)
  • Plain-language impressions
  • Seamless PowerScribe integration
  • HIPAA compliant

About $10/day. Every report becomes something patients can understand.

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Action Items

$1,000 /radiologist/year
  • Automatic action item extraction
  • Clear follow-up recommendations
  • Reduce lost follow-ups
  • Liability protection

50% of follow-ups never happen. That's $195K walking out the door. This pays for itself.

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Security & Compliance

Built for healthcare IT requirements from day one.

HIPAA Compliant Yes
BAA with Google Yes
PHI Storage None—data processed in memory, never stored
Data Retention None—no patient data retained after processing
Audit Logging Yes (PHI-safe)
LLM Provider Google Gemini
Data Residency United States
Subprocessors Google Cloud (Gemini API)
Encryption TLS 1.2+ for all data in transit
Authentication Organization-level API keys
Deployment Windows 10/11, MSI installer
Integration PowerScribe One (native fill-in field)

Why I Built This

I've been reading radiology studies for over 25 years. I had no idea that 85% of patients were confused by my reports, or that 50% of my follow-up recommendations never happen. And, honestly, if I did, I'm not sure what I could've done about it. Until now.

ImpressionAssist uses artificial intelligence to convert my confusing impressions into patient-friendly language.

I've added an "Action Items" line to make it easier for referrers and patients to know what I want them to do moving forward.

A friend of mine had an MRI that mentioned a "pleomorphic adenoma versus Warthin's tumor" in his parotid gland. He's a smart guy. He called me panicked because he couldn't tell if he was fine or had cancer. My goal is to make sure this doesn't happen again.

Steve McManus, MD

Radiologist & Founder

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ImpressionAssist is currently in beta testing with select practices. Contact us for early access.

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