RMS Outsourced Radiology Benchmarker
Giving NHS Trusts a clear, at-a-glance view of how their outsourced MRI, CT, Ultrasound and Reporting services really perform.
Designed for 2026 planning, the benchmarker compares cost, productivity, scanner age, session fulfilment, KPI compliance and patient experience – helping procurement, finance and imaging leads quickly understand diagnostic imaging best value.
Built on real operational data, it helps you to make more informed decisions, with stronger accountability and better outcomes.
Outsourced Radiology Benchmarker
Compare the efficiency and performance of your outsourced radiology providers with the charts below.
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| Cost of unit - per week | £6,500 | £7,000 | over £7,500 |
| Number of scans per day | 30 | 22 | 15 |
| Age of scanner | 1–2 years | 3–5 years | 5+ years |
| Session Fulfilment Rate (SFR) | 100% | 95% | <95% |
| Monthly KPI Compliance | 100% | 95% | <95% |
| Patient experience | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
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| Cost of unit - per week | £6,000 | £6,500 | over £7000 |
| Number of scans per day | 35+ | 28 | <28 |
| Age of scanner | 1–2 years | 3–5 years | 5+ years |
| Session Fulfilment Rate (SFR) | 100% | 99% | <98% |
| Monthly KPI Compliance | 100% | 95% | <95% |
| Patient experience | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
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| Cost per scan - 20 mins or less | £28.80 | £30 | £32 |
| Cost per scan - over 20 mins | £36.60 | £38 | £40 |
| Number of scans per day | 44 | 30 | 15 |
| Age of scanner | <5 years | <7 years | >10 years |
| Session Fulfilment Rate (SFR) | 100% | 97% | <90% |
| Monthly KPI Compliance | 100% | 95% | <95% |
| Patient experience | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
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| TAT KPIs [Elective] | 95% | 85% | 75% |
| 72hr TAT Averages | <35 | ~65 | >71 |
| Customer-reported discrepancy rate | <0.1% | ~0.5% | >1% |
| % studies requiring Trust intervention | <1% | 10% | 20% |
| Benefit of using OptiRad platform* | Significant cost savings | Cost neutral | Increasing spend |
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