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SOMATOM Pro.Pulse Dual Source CT Scanner Cleared by FDA
Affordable for wide range of healthcare facilities Embedded AI and user assistance features deliver workflow efficiencies Improved cooling system and more efficient power consumption Siemens Healthineers has announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the SOMATOM Pro.Pulse, a dual-source computed... Read moreby Siemens Healthineers in news,
Long-time Field Service Engineer Duane Losh Receives Service Excellence Award
Last August, Field Service Engineer Duane Losh celebrated 35 years of dedicated service. As one of Cassling’s longest-tenured employees, Duane is a true pioneer of “The Cassling Way” and an embodiment of the organization’s culture. These qualities made Duane an ideal recipient of the 2024 Bob Cassling Service Excellence... Read moreA Robotic Radiation Shielding Device for Electrophysiologic Procedures
Fluoroscopy-guided procedures are the leading source of occupational ionizing radiation exposure for electrophysiologic (EP) personnel. High cumulative doses of X-ray radiation might increase the risk for malignancies, early development of cataracts and orthopedic problems due to the heavy weight of lead aprons. Reducing... Read moreHow Much Do Cancelled Appointments Actually Cost Radiology?
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... Read moreby Brian Bradfield in Technology
Predictions and Hopes for Healthcare in 2024
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.... Read moreToby Vincent Reaches 20 Years of Service Excellence
As Director of Project Management at Cassling, Toby Vincent has seen more projects through to completion than maybe anyone. And it’s his perseverance and willingness to get every detail ironed out early on that has enabled him to achieve remarkable growth with Cassling over the past two decades. As Toby celebrates 20 years... Read moreAUC Program Penalty Phase Suspended Indefinitely: We Answer Your Frequently Asked Questions
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... Read moreInnovative Imaging Technology Leads Top Trends of 2023
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... Read moreby Veronica Sapp in Imaging,
Applications Being Accepted for 2024-25 Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarships
The window for the 2024-2025 Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship is now open and will be accepting submissions through January 14, 2024. The scholarship, which honors the late founder of Cassling, provides financial support to rural healthcare professionals seeking a degree or certification in the imaging or radiation... Read moreby Cassling in Education,