In July 2025, Congress passed H.R. 1, often referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Among its many provisions, two stand out for rural providers: a major restructuring of Medicaid beginning in 2027 and the creation of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The RHTP is a five‑year, $50‑billion federal...
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Executive Summary Self‑Driving Mobility - Siemens Healthineers’s CIARTIC Move introduces autonomous navigation, position recall and collision protection, easing staffing strain and reducing musculoskeletal risk. AI‑Optimized Imaging - Six newly cleared Artis systems feature the Optiq AI imaging chain for real‑time noise...
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Executive Summary: High‑V (.55T) MRI: Reduces metal distortion and susceptibility artifacts while opening new possibilities for lung and MSK imaging. Helium‑Free MRI Systems: Smaller, lighter and easier to install, supporting sustainability and expanding access to advanced imaging. AI‑Enhanced Imaging & Workflows: Deep...
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Executive Summary Breast cancer treatments accelerate bone loss - Estrogen‑lowering therapies like chemotherapy, aromatase inhibitors and (in some cases) tamoxifen significantly increase osteoporosis risk Imaging is essential for early detection - DEXA remains the gold standard for monitoring bone density, with QCT...
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Lung cancer is a pervasive public health issue in the United States. To date, it remains the leading cause of cancer death among Americans — more than breast, pancreas, and colorectal cancers combined. The American Cancer Society estimates 2026 will bring: About 229,410 new cases of lung cancer (110,910 in men and 118,500...
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Hospitals are, by nature, high-stakes places. People often arrive feeling anxious, vulnerable or uncertain about what comes next. Physicians and care teams help patients feel seen and supported, but they’re not the only ones shaping the experience. The environment also plays a crucial role. From the time a patient walks...
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After more than two decades in MRI and over 11 years teaching MRI physics, one thing has become clear to me: implant safety is one of the most misunderstood responsibilities we have as technologists. Every day, we balance patient comfort, diagnostic quality and safety in an environment where even small oversights can have...
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At this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting in Chicago, the energy was undeniable as thousands of radiologists, technologists and other medical professionals came together to explore the latest innovations shaping the imaging field. One theme kept coming up again and again: artificial intelligence...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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