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Times Change — But Values and Friendly Faces Remain
I was reminiscing with a long-time Nebraska customer recently about when we first met. I was a kid out of college and had just started working at my dad’s new imaging company. She had been a technologist for a year or two but was destined for management early on. I’m going to date myself (and her), but our conversation had... Read moreCassling Celebrates 35 Years of Imaging Excellence
Thirty-five years. Even as I write those words, it’s hard to believe it’s been that long since Cassling Diagnostic Imaging, or CDI, which later became Cassling, was formed. This July, we celebrate our 35th anniversary as a company, and I’m honored that I get do so surrounded by the many people who make our organization... Read moreby Mike Cassling in Cassling,
Cassling 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 moreCassling Female Leaders Provide Important Advice
Cassling has embraced the presence of capable leaders who just so happen to be female. We've told you before about Michelle Loewenstein, who was among the first women in the world to service Siemens linear accelerators as a Field Service Engineer for Cassling. She exemplified leadership all those years ago and continues to... Read moreby Kirsten Smith in Cassling,
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 moreby Jennifer Ott in Cassling, Ultrasound,
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 moreJerry 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 moreBehind 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 more8 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 moreby Jennifer Ott in Cassling, Ultrasound,
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 moreby Lynn Owen in Cassling, Announcements
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 moreRSNA 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 moreCassling 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 moreUsing 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 moreby Mike Cassling in Cassling,