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Cassling President Addresses Company’s Past, Present, Future

Recently, Mike Cassling announced our new organizational structure, which separates the role of President and CEO. Mike is and will continue to be our CEO and intends to remain as the chief customer-facing executive in the organization—working with you and Siemens Healthineers to strengthen our relationships even further.... Read more

by Kyle Salem, Ph.D. in Cassling, Announcements

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Ultrasound Awareness Month and Rad Tech Week: How to Celebrate

Shining a Spotlight on Your Imaging Cast and Crew Throughout October, the medical community celebrates Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month (MUAM), followed quickly by National Rad Tech Week, November 5–11. Read more

by Cassling in Ultrasound, radiologic technologists,

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Right Thinking or Positive Thinking?

After speaking at a convention, I typically have two or three people come up to me and say that I must be a very positive thinker. They are typically surprised when I respond by saying, “No, I definitely am not!” Considering that I am a motivational speaker, you may be scratching your head and curious as to why. I do enjoy... Read more

by Ron "Gus" Gustafson in Investing In You, Professional Development

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Hospital Tech Proposals – 7 Best Practices to Wow Execs

Surgeons love the machine. The clinical data is strong. The finances make sense. Now comes the most important part: convincing your executive team to approve the expenditure, with a hospital tech proposal that’s irresistible to even the most cost-conscious board. But where do you even begin? Read more

by Cassling in Imaging Technology, hospitals

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Using Our Hands for Good

I had the distinct honor of hearing the incredible journeys of eight high school seniors who overcame adversity through courage and hope during last week's DJ's Hero Awards luncheon hosted by The Salvation Army in Omaha, Nebraska. To me, hope is a belief in a better, more positive outcome and is inspired by seeing these... Read more

by Mike Cassling in Cassling,

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3 Tips to Make You a Better Leader

As a former emergency room physician, each time I stepped onto the ER floor, I was leading a different team. The patients, staff and challenges were different, but the fundamental leadership principles remained the same. You don’t have to be the CEO of an organization or the manager of a department to be considered a... Read more

by Susan O’Malley, M.D. in Professional Development

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Three Issues Driving the FDA’s Efforts to Improve Diagnostic Equipment Quality

Amidst growing concerns by various healthcare industry stakeholders, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently dived further into the choppy waters surrounding the proper purchase and maintenance of diagnostic imaging equipment. The agency posted a Federal Register notice last spring titled, “Refurbishing,... Read more

by Joe Matthews in Equipment Service,

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The Pressure is Still ‘On’ to Standardize on Digital and Prevent Revenue Loss from Analog X-ray & CR Payment Cuts

If you’re like many imaging facilities, stress is still mounting to convert to a fully digital radiography solution, and it doesn’t seem like the industry has yet reached its tipping point. It’s an age-old problem for imaging leaders to need to protect their department’s revenue stream, but it is especially relevant now... Read more

by Andy Beer in X-ray, Medicare Reimbursement,

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Ultrasound Ergonomics—There are Still Strides to be Made

Today's ultrasound technology is truly remarkable. In the past 24 years that I’ve practiced, I’ve seen ultrasound improve by leaps and bounds in its capabilities and potential to improve patient care. Contrast enhanced ultrasound, tissue harmonic imaging, elastography and other technologies have revolutionized how we see... Read more

by Dr. Traci Fox in Cassling, Ultrasound, Professional Development

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Caring for the Caregiver

Most of us who work in the healthcare field do so because we have a genuine desire to help others. We attend several years of schooling—with many more beyond that in continuing education—to learn and maintain the complex clinical skills required to care for our patients. But no one trains us for off-the-job caregiving. You... Read more

by Megan Johnson in Cassling, Investing In You, Professional Development

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Time to Spring Clean Your Workplace Vocabulary

Spring is eight days away, but who’s counting? With the new season, you might find yourself doing a little spring cleaning. For me, it’s therapeutic. I love purging, sharing what I no longer use and adding a few seasonally appropriate pieces along the way. This mantra can apply to work, too. Whether you want to get a... Read more

by Laura Gmeinder, PHR in Cassling, Investing In You, Professional Development

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A Patient’s Message to Providers: ‘Make Me Feel Important’

On February 24, 2009, I had open-heart surgery to have my aortic valve replaced. About two weeks prior to my surgery, I had my annual dental checkup with my dentist, Dr. Bob Hoffman. Dr. Hoffman has been my dentist for at least 25 years. While having my dental work performed, I mentioned that I would be having open-heart... Read more

by Rob Bell in Cassling, Investing In You, Professional Development

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New vs. Used Diagnostic Imaging Parts: 3 Things to Consider

Maybe you remember it or you’ve caught it on YouTube: the Wendy’s commercial from the 1980s, featuring a non-Wendy’s fast food worker trying to sell a processed chicken sandwich by saying “parts is parts.” Just like Wendy’s believes processed chicken isn’t the same as a whole chicken breast, I’m here to tell you there’s... Read more

by Joe Matthews in Cassling, Equipment Service,

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Introducing the New Cassling.com

Welcome to our new website! The Cassling team has been busy building a new site with a fresh look and improved navigation to make it easier for you to find the information you need. We took our motto, “Strengthening Community Healthcare,” as well as our commitment to helping you improve patient care, to heart during this... Read more

by Mike Cassling in Cassling,

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How to Recraft Your Job & Find More Meaning at Work

We’ve all been asked at a cocktail party or family reunion what we do for a living. Have you ever thought about how you respond? Do you focus on the tasks of the job or the value of the work that you do? Understanding the difference between the two and how you perceive your work can impact your on-the-job satisfaction. I... Read more

by Pam Hernandez, MAPP, CPCC, ACC in Investing In You, Professional Development

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