Cassling Blog

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Cassling Transitions to Employee Ownership To Reinforce Culture and Build a Stronger Future

Omaha, Neb. – After 40 years of service to the healthcare community as a family-owned business, Cassling announced its transition to a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), effective September 15, 2025. Founded in 1984 by Bob Cassling and grown to a national business by Bob’s son,... Read more

Inside the Imaging Equipment Upgrade: What it Really Takes to Replace a CT or an MRI

Replacing high-performance imaging equipment isn’t casually done over a cup of coffee. It’s a multi-year process filled with technical planning, interdisciplinary cooperation, tough financial decisions and even internal politicking. In this blog, I’ll let you in on everything you need to plan ahead, including understanding... Read more

Why Relationships Matter in Healthcare: Citizens Health’s Approach in Rural Kansas

In Colby, Kansas, a town of about 5,500, Citizens Health is more than just a hospital. It’s a healthcare anchor for northwest Kansas, providing comprehensive care for patients across nine counties and even into neighboring Nebraska and Colorado. The organization includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, a family practice... Read more

MAGNETOM Flow.Ace, Siemens Healthineers's First Helium-Free 1.5T MR Scanner, Cleared by the FDA

Artificial intelligence automates patient workflow, improves image quality and accelerate exams First Siemens Healthineers MRI scanner for both general and veterinary radiology communities MR contour coils flexible and adaptable to different human and animal anatomies Siemens Healthineers has received Food and Drug... Read more

GRACE Breast Imaging and Medical Spa: Advancing Women’s Health with Compassion and Innovation

Based in central Iowa, GRACE Breast Imaging and Medical Spa is the only woman-owned and operated breast imaging facility in the state. When designing their practice, Dr. Rachel Preisser, MD and Dr. Andrea Lamphiear, MD, reflected on their own personal experiences to create a safe and serene space for women in underserved... Read more

Uncovering the Mysteries of Patient Care: Rad Tech Week and Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month Are Here

October and November are stacked with celebrations for the heroes behind the imaging equipment. Cassling is proud to unveil two new campaigns to observe Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month and Radiologic Technologist Week. These campaigns deliver complimentary ready-to-share assets, patient education materials and fun... Read more

Cassling Names Texas Children’s Health as Winner of the 2025 Imaging for Impact Award

(Omaha, NE - August 26, 2025) - It’s with great pleasure that Cassling presents this year’s Imaging for Impact Award to Children’s Health of Plano, Texas, for their exceptional commitment to advancing patient-centered care through imaging innovation. Children’s Health was honored at Cassling’s Investing in You Educational... Read more

Leading Through the Unknown: Change Management in the Age of AI

Discover how trust, transparency and communication can turn disruption into opportunity. It’s hard enough to adapt to new protocols and management at work, but with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the pace and complexity of change have dramatically increased. As manager of change management at Omaha Public Power... Read more

Cassling Scholarships Empower Students to Make a Lasting Impact in Radiology

Each year, the Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship honors our founder’s legacy by supporting two students who are driven to improve healthcare and bring their expertise to the fields of medical imaging and radiation therapy. In the U.S., projected career growth for radiologic technologists between 2022 and 2032 is 6%,... Read more

Meet the 2025 Imaging for Impact Award Finalists

Join us August 25-26 in Omaha as we celebrate innovation and crown the winner live at Cassling’s Investing In You Educational Summit. Since 1984, Cassling’s mission has been simple: to strengthen community healthcare. We understand the importance of empowering and recognizing healthcare facilities who are fostering... Read more

Strengthening Rural Healthcare: A Trusted Partnership Between Amberwell Health and Cassling

At Amberwell Health in northeast Kansas, sustaining and strengthening rural healthcare is more than a mission; it’s a way of life. And for Heather Birkinsha, RT (R) (CT), that commitment runs deep. Born and raised just a few miles from Atchison, Kansas, Heather has spent more than a decade at Amberwell Health, advancing... Read more

Mastering the Most Routine Non-Routine Imaging Exams

A universal truth in radiology is that even the most experienced technologists have to pause and reset when a non-routine exam shows up on the image requisition form. Exams outside of our daily muscle memory can trigger uncertainty, and that’s okay. As a radiologic technologist with over two decades of clinical and... Read more

What’s New in C-arm Technology – 2025 Edition

If you’ve been using the same surgical C-arms for a number of years, you could be missing out on the latest technology that’s improving workflows, addressing the ergonomics of providers, and so much more. Join us as we look at the latest developments you may have missed in the C-arm world over the past couple of years. Read more

How a "One-Stop Shop" Approach is Improving the Patient Experience at Nebraska Spine + Pain Center

Nebraska Spine + Pain Center is an advanced care facility that provides seamless diagnosis, treatment and recovery all under one roof. At Cassling, we’re driven by our vision to improve healthcare access and outcomes, and that starts with being a trusted advisor to the providers we serve. But it’s when we see that vision... Read more

CT Radiation Levels in 2025: Updated Rules 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