Enhancing communication in radiology using a hybrid computer-human based system.

•90% (72/80) of radiologists reported being able to interpret a new imaging study instead of waiting to communicate results for the earlier study.•The cost analysis showed a cost savings of up to $101.12 per ticket.•A computer/human communication tool can be translated to increasing productivity of radiologists.•Additionally, the system may have a cost savings by freeing the radiologist from tracking down referring physicians.