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After Twenty Years of Working at Cassling, Engineer is the ‘Radiology Whisperer’

At Cassling, we hold our Field Service Engineers (FSEs) to the highest standards. Our team is focused on achieving the maximum level of imaging equipment uptime and the best diagnostic results, because they know healthcare organizations are counting on us to help ensure an exceptional patient experience. Read more

Field Service Engineer Celebrates 20 Years of Heroics, Customer Service

Jason “JD” Dannenbring started with Cassling in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on the cusp of the new century in the summer of 1999. Throughout the past 20 years, he’s built a reputation for being a ‘go-to’ nuclear medicine guy, steady in his nature and eager to give back to his community. In fact, he’s even been known to help... Read more

Cassling Celebrates 35 Years of Imaging Excellence

Thirty-five years. Even as I write those words, it’s hard to believe it’s been that long since Cassling Diagnostic Imaging, or CDI, which later became Cassling, was formed. This July, we celebrate our 35th anniversary as a company, and I’m honored that I get do so surrounded by the many people who make our organization... Read more

Cassling Makes Waves with First Island Installation of CT System

Many considerations go into installing a new piece of imaging equipment. From facility planning and construction to system training and even marketing your new services, it's a long to-do list for imaging providers. Imagine, then, having to do all of that in isolation. In other words, on an island, surrounded by water.... Read more

by Andy Beer in CT,

Service Engineers Give Tips on Making the Most of Your Imaging Service Contract

If you’ve purchased a service contract in order to maximize ROI on your imaging equipment, the next step will be working with your service team. We’ve partnered with hospitals, clinics and health systems throughout the Midwest to ensure equipment uptime. We’ve created service contracts for brand new imaging systems, entire... Read more

Flat Panel Detector Vs. Image Intensifier: What to Consider in a C-arm

When I’m talking with staff at ambulatory surgery centers or hospital surgical departments, one question I typically get is about the technology at the center of the C-arm system: “Should we go with a flat panel detector or an image intensifier?” Read more

Layne Oberto Marks 25 Years of Exceptional Customer Service with Cassling

Layne Oberto, Cassling Regional Service Manager, celebrated his 25th anniversary with Cassling on June 6. Read more

Sonographers: Reduce Pain and Strain with These Tips

You care about your patients. But who cares for you? As ultrasound technology progresses each year, one thing innovators increasingly turn their attention to is reducing strain on the sonographer. Things like cordless transducers, AI-enhanced sequencing and one-push controls have all been designed to improve the patient... Read more

Urology

Urology departments around the world rely on Siemens’ urology product portfolio of dedicated and mobile X-ray systems. Try the powerful Siemens Cios Alpha or Cios Fusion C-arm with IDI Table 100UCPlus for surgical versatility in urology. Read more

MRI Expert Explores the Challenges of Abdominal Reads

The following is a guest post from DocPanel, which connects patients & healthcare providers to a network of fellowship-trained expert radiologists. MRI is renowned for its unmatched soft tissue recognition, making it the preferred modality for diagnosing most diseases and conditions of the abdomen. However, body MR reports... Read more

by DocPanel in MRI,

Cassling Team Members Use Clinical Backgrounds to Serve Customers

No one understands the complexities of diagnostics, patient care and the clinical environment better than those who have been on the frontlines of healthcare. Read more

Navigating the Stress of Organizational Change

I've worked with a lot of organizations over the years and one thing is consistent no matter the industry or size of company: fear of change. Not many places really excel at promoting change within an organization, whether it's technological, cultural or even clinical changes. Read more

Clinical Decision Support: What You Need to Know Before 2020

Earlier this month, CMS released the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule for calendar year 2019. For imaging, many of the biggest updates concern the imaging clinical decision support (CDS) mandate, also known as the Medicare Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) Program. Read more

3D Breast Ultrasound

3D Total Breast Ultrasound combines the power of 2D/3D ultrasound and advanced technologies with automated acquisition and intelligent workflow solutions to create one comprehensive package for ultrasound breast care. Read more

FDA’s New Breast Density Law Impacts Providers Nationwide

As a woman working in the imaging field, I was thrilled when the Food and Drug Administration proposed new rules related to how patients are notified of their breast density. I’ve seen firsthand the benefits of breast density testing and its impact on long-term patient wellbeing. Read more