At the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago, radiologists, technologists and assorted medical professionals from all around the country once again gathered to catch a glimpse of the latest technological breakthroughs in the radiology space. In the last couple years, artificial intelligence...
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If it’s been a few years since your team has opted for a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, you might be surprised by the progress the technology has made. New best practices that seek to enhance the patient experience like never before are being deployed regularly not just in large health systems, but even in smaller...
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Like humans, medical imaging equipment shows signs of aging. But instead of creaky joints, wrinkles, or gray hair, the machinery gives other hints that it is wearing out and that it might be time for you to make a change. Here are five signs that your imaging equipment is approaching its last lap, plus tips on what you can...
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In healthcare, so much of safety and reference materials emphasize how to protect the patient, but there are far fewer resources dedicated toward helping protect you, the provider, over the course of time. While patients may be exposed to radiation only when they come in for an imaging exam or undergo a surgical procedure...
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Essentia Health’s main campus in Fargo, North Dakota, is centrally located among a series of small towns whose local care options typically include acute care and emergency departments. Casselton is one such town, located about 20 miles away. The Essentia Health-Casselton Clinic prides itself on its small town roots, with...
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With existing scheduling backlogs, radiology technologists are feeling the pressure to move fast. While patient volumes have swelled, staffing challenges have left a less-than-optimal workforce with a bigger workload. A critical element of care can suffer on account of this pressure: patient communication. Effective...
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Cancelled appointments are an inevitable part of a radiology department's — and a hospital's — operations, as shown in an MGMA Stat poll. Looking at this through the lens of financial health, this increase in no-shows translates into a big profit hit for radiology. It's more than the loss of revenue from delivered services...
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As we head into the New Year, we’re starting to see some very positive trends in healthcare. Staffing within the healthcare space has roared back, outpacing basically every other industry. Drug prices continue to weigh on the average consumer, but new rules and negotiation policy have sought to bring some of those down....
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UPDATE: As of Jan. 1, 2024, the Appropriate Use Criteria program will not be implemented in any capacity. A notice on the CMS website currently (1/4/24) reads: "As announced in the CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, effective January 1, 2024, CMS has paused efforts to implement the AUC program for...
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What a year it’s been! We continue to be amazed by the imaging teams around the country who commit so much of themselves to improving patient outcomes. It’s why we remain honored to help you celebrate your teams with free resources for National Rad Tech Week and Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month, and it’s why we strive...
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Dr. David Lacey, Interventional Radiologist at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, a Cassling customer, details how myNeedle Companion on the SOMATOM X.cite helps simplify CT-guided interventions from start to finish. Dedicated in-room control options offer the flexibility to work as you prefer – with or without an assistant....
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With the need to fill radiology roles with top talent — and to do so fast — hospitals are in a position where they need to step up their recruitment efforts and take action. A report from KaufmanHall found that 98% of hospital and health system leaders raised starting salaries and minimum wage while 84% introduced signing...
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Rural hospitals across the United States are currently grappling with a severe and precarious financial situation. Over the past decade, more than 100 rural hospitals have shut their doors, leaving vulnerable communities without vital healthcare access. Alarmingly, these healthcare losses appear far from over, as an...
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Hospital staffing shortages are a real problem. In fact, last March the American Hospital Association submitted a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee that deemed them a "national emergency." The impact of these shortages has affected the gamut of healthcare worker roles -- from...
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Our new website is officially live! The Cassling website has been rebuilt from the ground up to improve your experience. When we launched our new vision for strengthening community healthcare earlier this year, it quickly became clear that we had work to do to convey the full scope of how we can help healthcare providers....
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