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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 moreService 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 moreFlat 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 moreby Rob Loft in Surgical C-Arms,
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 moreSonographers: 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 moreby Jennifer Ott in Ultrasound,
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 moreCassling 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 moreby Andy Beer in Cassling, Best Practices
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 moreClinical 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 more3D 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 moreby Cassling in Mammography, Ultrasound,
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 moreby Kim Phox in Mammography,
Field Service Engineer Jerry Glenn Earns Award For Service Excellence
The Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award was created in 2015 to recognize employees who go above and beyond in exemplifying the organization’s culture and service. The award celebrates founder Bob Cassling’s legacy of taking excellent care of customers and employees. It commemorates the culture of Customer Service and... Read moreby Jill Reeves, MHA in Cassling,
A World of Adventure Awaits Deb Flor in Retirement
Her “sunshine attitude” will be missed around Cassling headquarters, where she’s been a positive presence for more than three decades. Read moreby Tana Phelps in Cassling,