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Key Considerations When Opening an ASC, OBL or Outpatient Imaging Center

Are you interested in starting an ambulatory surgery center (ASC), office-based lab (OBL) or outpatient imaging center that sets the standard for patient outcomes and profit, but don’t know how to start? Opening an ASC, OBL or outpatient imaging center is one of those rare projects that blends clinical expertise with... Read more

by Darren Odum in Surgical C-Arms,

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What’s New in C-arm Technology – 2025 Edition

If you’ve been using the same surgical C-arms for a number of years, you could be missing out on the latest technology that’s improving workflows, addressing the ergonomics of providers, and so much more. Join us as we look at the latest developments you may have missed in the C-arm world over the past couple of years. Read more

by Amy Reid in Surgical C-Arms, Best Practices

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3 Must-Haves of Any Office-Based Lab

Are you getting ready to open, or currently operating, an Office-Based Lab (OBL) or Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)? When you’re unable to rely on hospital administration or a purchasing manager to oversee the business end of your practice, including purchasing, service contracts, staffing, reimbursement and more, it’s... Read more

by Cassling in Surgical C-Arms,

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Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Everything You Need to Know

For many women, undergoing any procedure can leave fear and uncertainty. Especially when it comes to a procedure that your patients may not know much about it. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) certainly fits the bill. UFE is a minimally invasive surgery that targets fibroids in the uterus, but it still has relatively low... Read more

by Amy Reid in Mammography, Surgical C-Arms, Best Practices

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CT and Cone Beam CT – What’s the Difference?

Both traditional computed tomography (CT) scanners and cone-beam CT (CBCT) scanners produce pictures of internal body structures. The x-rays use radiation from a radioactive contrast injected into the body to make cross-sectional images. While both scanners undertake the same primary function, there are technical... Read more

by Kim Phox in CT, Surgical C-Arms,

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Urology Health Takes Center Stage with Free Resources for Healthcare Teams

Hospital, health systems and clinics around the country have long relied on Cassling to not only provide them with cutting edge diagnostic imaging solutions, but to help them honor the very folks who operate those systems. For more than a decade, Cassling has provided free resources to help recognize sonographers and... Read more

by Rob Loft in Urology, Surgical C-Arms

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Flat Panel Detector Vs. Image Intensifier: What to Consider in a C-arm

When I’m talking with staff at ambulatory surgery centers or hospital surgical departments, one question I typically get is about the technology at the center of the C-arm system: “Should we go with a flat panel detector or an image intensifier?” Read more

by Rob Loft in Surgical C-Arms,

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Helmsley Grants Available for Radiology Equipment

The Helmsley Charitable Trust’s Rural Healthcare Program's Radiology Equipment Initiative is a funding opportunity for qualifying Critical Access Hospitals and not-for-profit clinics in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. This year, qualifying facilities may apply for funding to... Read more

by Cassling in X-Ray, Surgical C-Arms

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Aging C-arms: What to Consider When Upgrading Your Fleet

As with most things, diagnostic medical equipment isn’t designed to last forever. Given the investment, your organization may be hesitant to approve purchasing the latest upgrade. But if you have an aging fleet of C-arms, it may be time to consider just that. There are a number of things to keep in mind when finalizing the... Read more

by Andy Beer in Surgical C-Arms

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New Siemens Family of C-arms Offers Imaging and Workflow Benefits

With time constraints, limited resources and pressure to save money, your hospital and surgery team are likely doing everything they can to operate more efficiently. The recently FDA approved family of Siemens C-arms offers a solution to facilities who are trying to streamline workflows and increase surgical versatility... Read more

by Andy Beer in Surgical C-Arms, Best Practices