TeamHealth Teleradiology (THTR) was founded in 1991, in Durham, North Carolina, by a group of physicians from Duke University. At that time, the centralized interpretative services group offered reading expertise in MRI and CT for rural physicians who lacked access or experience in these modalities. The group provided 24-hour-a-day coverage, including nights and weekends. TeamHealth Teleradiology was the first and the largest teleradiology company of its kind.TeamHealth Teleradiology was acquired by TeamHealth in 1997. Founded in 1979, TeamHealth has gained unparalleled experience in providing clinical outsourcing services. TeamHealth serves more than 9 million patients annually through 7,000 healthcare professionals and administrative employees.