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3 Key Steps To Ultrasound Fleet Standardization

With everything that’s been happening in the field of ultrasound, you might start to get a serious case of FOMO if you’re still using equipment that’s more than a few years old. Recently, the industry has turned its attention toward improved workflows, a better experience for the patient and a new level of ergonomic... Read more

by Jennifer Ott in Cassling, Ultrasound,

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2018 Brings Big Changes for X-ray Reimbursement

Reimbursement isn’t what it used to be. At the beginning of this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) started applying a 7% penalty to all reimbursements for Computed Radiography (CR) exams. By all accounts, this hasn’t led to the widespread exodus away from CR systems that CMS was likely hoping would... Read more

by Andy Beer in Cassling, X-Ray,

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Jerry Brings World-Class Technical Expertise to Cassling Service

A friendly nature, strong sense of duty and remarkable intelligence have shaped enduring customer relationships for this Cassling Field Service Engineer, who has more than three decades of experience. Read more

by Joe Matthews in Cassling, Equipment Service,

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Behind the Scenes of Sales and Service: Carol Helps Cassling Excel

A few years back, Cassling hosted a “Bring Your Child to Work” day. And as Carol Armitage tells it, this event proved quite eye-opening in terms of how her children perceived her job. “We had all these children in here,” she said. “You had to go around and say who your parent was that worked here and what they did. And my... Read more

by Marc Costanzo in Cassling, Equipment Service,

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8 Benefits of Standardizing Your Ultrasound Fleet

Whether you are part of an independent facility, small-town hospital or a large healthcare system, your ultrasound fleet may consist of diverse brands, models and versions, owing to the myriad of functions you need to perform. Read more

by Jennifer Ott in Cassling, Ultrasound,

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Cassling Announces Free, On-Demand CE Credits for Imaging Providers

Call me old fashioned, but the best part of my job is getting out into the field and talking to customers. Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with a chief CT technologist, Lynn, who had assumed a new role, managing a department of three in a small-town critical access hospital. Read more

by Mike Cassling in Cassling,

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How Cassling Gave Back This Holiday Season

The end of the year at Cassling and its parent company, CQuence Health Group, is quite possibly the most fun time to be a team member here. That’s thanks to a number of activities geared toward helping employees enjoy the holiday season and group outings that make a real difference in the community. Read more

by Lynn Owen in Cassling,

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Cassling ‘Anchor’ Marty Huebner Retires After 23 Years

A familiar face to many of our customers, Marty Huebner, executive vice president of service, has announced his retirement from Cassling. Read more

by Mike Cassling in Cassling,

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RSNA Hot Topics: AI and Precision Medicine Shaping Digital Healthcare

My late father, Bob Cassling, loved this time of year. He always made Thanksgiving a special day at home with our family—eating turkey and watching Husker football with my two brothers and me—but he also loved packing up to head to Chicago’s McMormick Place for the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North... Read more

by Mike Cassling in Cassling, Digital Health

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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,

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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 Cassling, Ultrasound,

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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 Cassling, Best Practices

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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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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, Best Practices

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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, Best Practices

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