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CT Radiation Levels in 2025: Updated Laws Providers Need to Know

With a 2027 compliance deadline, healthcare leaders must take a proactive stance on dose monitoring, patient safety and workforce education. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have implemented a new rule: hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from computed... Read more

How Effective Leaders Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have become central themes in the modern healthcare environment. DEI is a framework that companies use to create a safe and welcoming space where employees have equal opportunities regardless of background. It’s far more than race or gender and takes into account national origin,... Read more

Women’s Health Technology Trends in 2025 Go Beyond Mammography

May marks Women’s Health Month. It’s a time to raise awareness around the importance of prioritizing women’s wellbeing and celebrating how far we’ve come toward addressing breast cancer and so much more. Historically, women’s health has been underserved, under-researched, and underfunded. Yet today’s healthcare innovators... Read more

How New Mega-Depots Are Improving Equipment Service Parts Availability

Shawn Pew, Cassling Vice President of Service, is providing some additional context to help Cassling service customers understand the positive impact a recent announcement from Siemens Healthineers will have. Siemens Healthineers recently explained how they would be opening two new mega-depots, one in New York and one in... Read more

Naeotom Alpha Class of Photon-Counting CT Scanners Cleared by FDA

Class includes two dual-source scanners and world’s first single-source photon-counting CT scanner Quantum HD high-resolution imaging at low radiation dose enables new clinical insights AI and automation accelerate diagnostic and interventional processes Siemens Healthineers has received Food and Drug Administration... Read more

Law and Order: Best Practices for Radiologic Technologists

In the field of radiologic technology (RT), understanding ethical and legal standards is crucial for providing safe, patient-centered care. Let’s look at some best practices for RTs that emphasize the importance of ethics in everyday practice. Why Study Ethics? First, a foundational question: why study ethics in the first... Read more

Toby Vincent Receives the 11th Annual Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award

With an average tenure hovering around 15 years, Cassling is proud of our knowledgeable and loyal employees who embody the culture we’ve created over the past 40 years, and Toby Vincent is no exception. Toby celebrated 20 years with Cassling in January of 2023, and he’s been described by his colleagues as invaluable,... Read more

Work Well: How to Burn Bright Without Burning Out

Dealing with stress or burnout on your imaging team? You’re not alone. It’s human nature to want to put your best foot forward and not admit to you or your colleagues when you’re feeling frustrated with your current circumstances. Realize, however, that everyone on your team probably feels the same way to some degree. Your... Read more

Cardiac Sonography: How AI and Other Innovations Are Changing Ultrasound

AI is making its mark across healthcare fields, with over 1,000 AI models now cleared by the FDA. A large portion of these advancements directly impact cardiology—more specifically, cardiac sonography. Interpreting cardiac ultrasounds has become more complex and time-consuming for clinicians: With the shift toward a more... Read more

Need for Speed? The Real Cost of Rushing Through Imaging Exams

In the fast-paced world of medical imaging, there’s a constant push to see more patients, complete exams faster, and keep up with demanding schedules. But what happens when speed starts to compromise patient care? This blog explores the real-life pressures that imaging technologists face, the hidden dangers of rushing, and... Read more

What’s Wrong with Being Confident?

Communicating Effectively with Confidence Confident communication is a vital skill in the workplace and beyond. Whether you're leading a team, completing a project, or navigating difficult conversations, your ability to express ideas clearly, listen actively and provide constructive feedback is crucial for your success.... Read more

Theranostics at Nebraska Cancer Specialists: A Patient's Journey

When Glenda was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors, her treatment options seemed limited. Learn how theranostics turned her life-threatening illness into a manageable, chronic condition, offering her a new path forward. For more than 15 years, 61-year-old Glenda suffered from severe, recurring abdominal pain. After... Read more

A Closer Look at Cassling Leadership Institute 2025

Once again, Cassling is teaming up with Bellevue University for a series of webinars that offer current and aspiring leaders with the top-of-license skills they need to make a difference for their teams, their hospitals, and their patients. This year’s webinars focus directly on topics that some people find uncomfortable... Read more

Embracing Your Role as a Patient Advocate: Enhancing the Patient Experience in Medical Imaging

As a radiologic technologist or imaging professional, your responsibilities go far beyond capturing diagnostic images. You are at the forefront of patient care, often interacting with individuals during some of their most vulnerable moments. To truly make an impact, it is vital to embrace your role as a patient advocate.... Read more

How Echo IQ Transforms Heart Disease Diagnosis with Cutting-Edge AI

What does the future of heart disease detection look like? Professor Geoff Strange, Chief Research and Strategy Officer at Echo IQ and Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney and Notre Dame, recently sat down with the Cassling team to discuss the game-changing capabilities of EchoSolv. EchoSolv, the... Read more