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MAMMOMAT B.brilliant Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Cleared by the FDA

AUG 20, 2026 • 3 MIN READ

MAMMOMAT B.brilliant Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Cleared by the FDA

• Improved image reconstruction supports diagnosis even in dense breast tissue • Contrast-enhanced biopsy boosts diagnostic confidence • Features build on system's ability to create high-resolution 3D mammograms in under 5 seconds The Food

Rural Health Transformation Program: What 2026–2027 Means for Hospitals, Providers and Communities

AUG 14, 2026 • 8 MIN READ

Rural Health Transformation Program: What 2026–2027 Means for Hospitals, Providers and Communities

In July 2025, Congress passed H.R. 1, often referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Among its many provisions, two stand out for rural providers: a major restructuring of Medicaid beginning in 2027 and the creation of the Rural Health

Rad Tech Week 2026: What You Need to Know

AUG 5, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

Rad Tech Week 2026: What You Need to Know

Every November, the world celebrates the work of radiologic technologists and the impact they make on patient care. Radiologic Technology Week (RTW) is a chance to recognize the skill and behind‑the‑scenes expertise that enhance every

Downtime, Dollars and Sense: A New Approach to Imaging Service Strategy

JUL 30, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

Downtime, Dollars and Sense: A New Approach to Imaging Service Strategy

Imaging equipment service is no longer just a maintenance function or line-item expense. It is a critical driver of operational performance, financial stability and patient access. As the role of the service vendor has evolved from

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Managing Change and Uncertainty in the AI Era

This session will teach effective change management. You’ll learn to anticipate challenges, communicate clearly and provide the necessary support to maintain team morale and productivity during difficult transitions. By fostering

Sunday Scaries to Sunday Funday: Coping with Work Week Anxiety

This hands-on presentation will explore the anxiety that comes from starting your work week and give you tools to break free from the worries that force you to toss and turn on Sunday night. The presentation is designed to help you reflect

Yoga for Sonographers - A Guide to Stress Relief through Mindfulness and Movement

Join this interactive session as Dax Godkin, BS, RDMS, RVT, shares information about the physical and mental effects of stress, including an overview of stress processes. You will walk away with ways to alleviate stress – physically and

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Downtime, Dollars and Sense: Why Imaging Service Strategy Needs a Reset

Jul 30, 2026 • 4 MIN READ

Downtime, Dollars and Sense: Why Imaging Service Strategy Needs a Reset

In imaging, service is typically viewed as a transaction: equipment breaks down, someone shows up and the issue gets fixed. But in a recent Cassling webinar ‘Downtime, Dollars and Sense: A New Approach to Imaging Service Strategy,’

The Link Between Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis

Jul 23, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

The Link Between Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a significant public health concern that affects millions of individuals, particularly women over the age of 50. At the same time, advances in breast cancer treatment have significantly improved survival rates, allowing

Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month 2026: What You Need to Know

Jul 22, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month 2026: What You Need to Know

Every October, the world celebrates the work of sonographers and the impact they make on patient care. Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month (MUAM) is a chance to recognize the skill and behind‑the‑scenes expertise that enhance every patient

Celebrating Our 2026 Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Jul 17, 2026 • 2 MIN READ

Celebrating Our 2026 Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Each year, the Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship honors our founder’s legacy by supporting two students dedicated to strengthening healthcare and bringing their skills to the fields of medical imaging and radiation therapy. In the U.S.,

Six Artis Interventional Imaging Systems Cleared by the FDA

Jul 10, 2026 • 3 MIN READ

Six Artis Interventional Imaging Systems Cleared by the FDA

Optiq AI addresses demand for precision and high image quality in image-guided therapy Deep-learning-based noise reduction improves quality of live images New portfolio addresses wide range of clinical uses, operational needs and financial

What’s New in C-arm Technology – 2026 Edition

Jul 6, 2026 • 8 MIN READ

What’s New in C-arm Technology – 2026 Edition

Executive Summary Self‑Driving Mobility - Siemens Healthineers’s CIARTIC Move introduces autonomous navigation, position recall and collision protection, easing staffing strain and reducing musculoskeletal risk. AI‑Optimized Imaging - Six

Leaning into the Mindset of Agile Leadership

Jun 24, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

Leaning into the Mindset of Agile Leadership

In this one-hour workshop, we will explore the principles and practices of Agile Leadership, equipping you with insights and strategies to lead effectively in today's dynamic and rapidly changing work environment. Agile Leadership is not

Your Guide to the Investing In You Educational Summit 2026

Jun 24, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

Your Guide to the Investing In You Educational Summit 2026

Cassling's Investing In You Educational Summit is back! This year's full agenda is out, the state-of-the-art imaging systems you can experience firsthand are all set, and we're ready to welcome you to Omaha to see what the future holds for

Remote MRI Scanning - Everything You Need to Know

Jun 22, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

Remote MRI Scanning - Everything You Need to Know

Executive Summary: Remote MRI scanning enables qualified technologists to operate scanners from another location while on‑site staff manage patient care. Updated IAC standards require an on‑site registered MRI technologist and clear

The Best of Both Worlds: Celebrating a Quarter Century of the Cassling and Siemens Healthineers Partnership

Jun 11, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

The Best of Both Worlds: Celebrating a Quarter Century of the Cassling and Siemens Healthineers Partnership

Cassling, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is Siemens Healthineers's largest North American partner for medical imaging. Since 2001, the two companies have worked together to provide advanced technology, along with service and support, to

How to Strengthen Your Imaging Team with Interprofessional Simulation

Jun 10, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

How to Strengthen Your Imaging Team with Interprofessional Simulation

Sim Interprofessional Education (IPE) connects providers from across different disciplines to impart their knowledge to one another and learn from each other, ultimately creating a more unified healthcare team. The experience helps medical

How Much Does an Ultrasound Machine Cost?

Jun 1, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

How Much Does an Ultrasound Machine Cost?

Healthcare professionals use ultrasound machines for several purposes, including diagnostic exams, cardiac assessments, pregnancy evaluation, guiding procedures and numerous other areas of patient care. However, the cost of an ultrasound

What’s New in MRI Technology — 2026 Edition

May 27, 2026 • 9 MIN READ

What’s New in MRI Technology — 2026 Edition

Executive Summary: High‑V (.55T) MRI: Reduces metal distortion and susceptibility artifacts while opening new possibilities for lung and MSK imaging. Helium‑Free MRI Systems: Smaller, lighter and easier to install, supporting

Understanding the Link Between Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis

May 21, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

Understanding the Link Between Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis

Executive Summary Breast cancer treatments accelerate bone loss - Estrogen‑lowering therapies like chemotherapy, aromatase inhibitors and (in some cases) tamoxifen significantly increase osteoporosis risk Imaging is essential for early

Scanning Smart: Preventing Work-Related Injuries in Sonographic Practice

May 19, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

Scanning Smart: Preventing Work-Related Injuries in Sonographic Practice

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) remain a leading occupational health concern in sonography, often resulting in chronic pain, decreased productivity, and even early retirement. This session focuses on evidence-based

Cassling Announces Partnership with Bio-Electronics to Expand Biomed Imaging Services Support

May 7, 2026 • 2 MIN READ

Cassling Announces Partnership with Bio-Electronics to Expand Biomed Imaging Services Support

(Omaha, Neb) - Cassling is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Bio‑Electronics, a wholly‑owned biomedical services subsidiary of the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) focused on simplifying vendor management for

What’s New in Ultrasound Tech – 2026 Edition

May 7, 2026 • 8 MIN READ

What’s New in Ultrasound Tech – 2026 Edition

While you weren’t looking, a lot has been happening in the field of ultrasound! New technologies, new workflows, new best practices. Over just a few short years, the potential uses of ultrasound have grown exponentially, and that means

Imaging Implants with the MRI Safety Decision Tree

May 6, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

Imaging Implants with the MRI Safety Decision Tree

Technologists know MRI safety is a crucial part of their everyday workflows. Still, it’s possible for even the most experienced imaging specialists to fall back on bad habits or handle a situation incorrectly, particularly one involving a

Unlocking the Secrets of High-Performing Teams

Apr 29, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

Unlocking the Secrets of High-Performing Teams

High-performing teams don’t happen by chance – they’re built with intention. This session explores what truly separates good teams from exceptional ones by examining the intersection of leadership behaviors, team dynamics and

How Much Does a CT Scanner Cost?

Apr 24, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

How Much Does a CT Scanner Cost?

Your healthcare facility has decided to invest in a new computed tomography (CT) scanner; now you’re in the process of evaluating your options. While considering variables like imaging capabilities, workflow efficiency, and patient

Celebrating Excellence: Tammy Michaels and Courtney Glover Honored with Company Awards

Apr 24, 2026 • 6 MIN READ

Celebrating Excellence: Tammy Michaels and Courtney Glover Honored with Company Awards

We are thrilled to recognize two of our colleagues whose dedication, integrity and leadership exemplify the very best of Cassling and CQuence: Tammy Michaels and Courtney Glover.

The Latest in Lung Cancer Screening: Trends Shaping 2026 and Beyond

Apr 17, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

The Latest in Lung Cancer Screening: Trends Shaping 2026 and Beyond

Since the mid 1900s, lung cancer has been the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women and each year. More people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined, even as the number of deaths from lung

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

Apr 10, 2026 • 6 MIN READ

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

Transforming Aortic Stenosis Diagnosis with Precision AI

Mar 26, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

Transforming Aortic Stenosis Diagnosis with Precision AI

This session introduces attendees to advanced AI technologies that can be used to enhance early detection and management of Aortic Stenosis. Powered by advanced algorithms and AI-driven analysis, these groundbreaking tools can integrate

Are You the Manager Your Team Deserves?

Mar 19, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

Are You the Manager Your Team Deserves?

Your team is looking for a great leader. Are you giving them what they need? In this session, learn key concepts around what it takes to be a great manager. You’ll be able to enhance your managerial skills while creating a positive work

Lung Cancer CT Screening Update: What Providers Need to Know

Mar 18, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

Lung Cancer CT Screening Update: What Providers Need to Know

Lung cancer is a pervasive public health issue in the United States. To date, it remains the leading cause of cancer death among Americans — more than breast, pancreas, and colorectal cancers combined. The American Cancer Society estimates

How To Build a Patient Environment People Want To Be In

Mar 16, 2026 • 4 MIN READ

How To Build a Patient Environment People Want To Be In

Hospitals are, by nature, high-stakes places. People often arrive feeling anxious, vulnerable or uncertain about what comes next. Physicians and care teams help patients feel seen and supported, but they’re not the only ones shaping the

BIOGRAPH One PET/MR Imaging Scanner Cleared by the FDA

Mar 6, 2026 • 4 MIN READ

BIOGRAPH One PET/MR Imaging Scanner Cleared by the FDA

Second-generation system combines anatomical and functional imaging in one scan Patient-oriented workflow for diagnosis and treatment of oncologic and neurological diseases AI-powered image reconstruction and simplified workflows for

MAGNETOM Flow. Platform Cleared by the FDA

Feb 20, 2026 • 4 MIN READ

MAGNETOM Flow. Platform Cleared by the FDA

First 70cm 1.5T MR platform with DryCool helium-free technology Artificial intelligence simplifies patient workflow, improves image quality and accelerates exams Reduces annual energy consumption up to 56% compared with previous generation

Imaging Implants with Confidence: Here’s What Technologists Should Know

Feb 12, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

Imaging Implants with Confidence: Here’s What Technologists Should Know

After more than two decades in MRI and over 11 years teaching MRI physics, one thing has become clear to me: implant safety is one of the most misunderstood responsibilities we have as technologists. Every day, we balance patient comfort,

Grow Your Cardiovascular Service Line To Meet the Moment

Feb 6, 2026 • 5 MIN READ

Grow Your Cardiovascular Service Line To Meet the Moment

Every February, American Heart Month puts a spotlight on the critical importance of cardiovascular care. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the U.S., and the number of patients seeking care continues to rise. Inpatient

The Official Guide to the 2026 Cassling Leadership Institute

Jan 23, 2026 • 2 MIN READ

The Official Guide to the 2026 Cassling Leadership Institute

Discover a series of webinars that will amplify your professional and personal growth In partnership with Bellevue University, Cassling is excited to launch another year-long series of webinars to support healthcare leaders in challenging

OEM Service Contracts: The Ultimate Return on Investment

Jan 20, 2026 • 7 MIN READ

OEM Service Contracts: The Ultimate Return on Investment

With every imaging equipment purchase comes an important question your team will need to answer: Do we purchase a service contract? While the response boils down to a relatively simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No,’ the ramifications are more complicated.

Gratitude and Appreciation: The Ultimate Gift of Connection

Jan 19, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

Gratitude and Appreciation: The Ultimate Gift of Connection

Gratitude is the most powerful tool we have to celebrate ourselves and others. In this session, we’ll dive into how practicing gratitude can transform team dynamics and build deeper connections. By fostering a culture of appreciation, we

Cassling Imaging for Impact Award Now Accepting Applications for 2026

Jan 16, 2026 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling Imaging for Impact Award Now Accepting Applications for 2026

(Omaha, NE - January 15, 2026) - Cassling is excited to announce the opening of the application window for the Imaging for Impact Award. Now in its second year, the Imaging for Impact Award recognizes and celebrates imaging teams’

The Power of Renewal: Burnout Prevention and Energy Management

Jan 14, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

The Power of Renewal: Burnout Prevention and Energy Management

The Power of Renewal equips participants with practical tools to protect and sustain their energy by building resilient strategies to manage chronic stress. This empowering and enlightening lab introduces a four-part framework - Balancing,

Nebraska Spine + Pain Center Elevates Efficiency and Patient Comfort with the MAGNETOM Free.Max

Jan 9, 2026 • 1 MIN READ

Nebraska Spine + Pain Center Elevates Efficiency and Patient Comfort with the MAGNETOM Free.Max

Nebraska Spine + Pain Center, a leading orthopedic and pain management facility in Omaha, partnered with Cassling to implement Siemens Healthineers’s MAGNETOM Free.Max, the region’s first 80cm-bore MRI system. Within months of

Scanning Smart: Preventing Work-Related Injuries in Sonographic Practice

Jenna Laquerre, MS, RT(R), RDMS (AB, OB/GYN, PS, BR), RVT, Clinical Coordinator of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Adjunct Faculty of Radiography and Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging; Palm Beach State College.

How to Strengthen Your Imaging Team with Interprofessional Simulation

In this unique session, three students of IPE will speak about their observations and decisions, emphasizing the importance of patient care, continuity of care, and effective interprofessional communication. This reflective dialogue

Leaning into the Mindset of Agile Leadership

In this one-hour workshop, we will explore the principles and practices of Agile Leadership, equipping you with insights and strategies to lead effectively in today's dynamic and rapidly changing work environment.

Managing Change and Uncertainty in the AI Era

This session will teach effective change management. You’ll learn to anticipate challenges, communicate clearly and provide the necessary support to maintain team morale and productivity during difficult transitions. By fostering

Sunday Scaries to Sunday Funday: Coping with Work Week Anxiety

This hands-on presentation will explore the anxiety that comes from starting your work week and give you tools to break free from the worries that force you to toss and turn on Sunday night. The presentation is designed to help you reflect

Getting Out of Your Routine: A Review of Non-Routine Radiographic Exams

This presentation will provide a review of various non-routine radiographic exams and their importance to the patient care process. It will highlight how to strengthen the “imaging muscles” you don’t get to use every day, with insights

Imaging Market Trends

This session will highlight the most important trends shaping imaging today, the forces catalyzing those trends, and the future states they are pushing the industry towards.

Imaging Implants with the MRI Safety Decision Tree

This presentation will provide a review of the basics of MRI safety before moving on to more advanced situations. It will place special focus on implants and how a decision tree can be used to safely image the affected area. It will also

Unlocking the Secrets of High-Performing Teams

High-performing teams don’t happen by chance – they’re built with intention. This session explores what truly separates good teams from exceptional ones by examining the intersection of leadership behaviors, team dynamics and

Gratitude and Appreciation: The Ultimate Gift of Connection

Gratitude is the most powerful tool we have to celebrate ourselves and others. In this session, we’ll dive into how practicing gratitude can transform team dynamics and build deeper connections. By fostering a culture of appreciation, we

The Power of Renewal: Burnout Prevention and Energy Management

The Power of Renewal equips participants with practical tools to protect and sustain their energy by building resilient strategies to manage chronic stress. This empowering and enlightening lab introduces a four-part framework - Balancing,

Professionalism and Workplace Behaviors

This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of professionalism and workplace behaviors in healthcare, specifically focusing on the radiology professions. Participants will learn to define professionalism and emotional intelligence,

Yoga for Sonographers - A Guide to Stress Relief through Mindfulness and Movement

Join this interactive session as Dax Godkin, BS, RDMS, RVT, shares information about the physical and mental effects of stress, including an overview of stress processes. You will walk away with ways to alleviate stress – physically and

Transforming Aortic Stenosis Diagnosis with Precision AI

This session introduces attendees to advanced AI technologies that can be used to enhance early detection and management of Aortic Stenosis. Powered by advanced algorithms and AI-driven analysis, these groundbreaking tools can integrate

Are You the Manager Your Team Deserves?

In this session, learn key concepts around what it takes to be a great manager. You’ll be able to enhance your managerial skills while creating a positive work environment that promotes employee engagement and success. This webinar also

Breaking Barriers in Communication: How Children’s Health in Texas is Creating Inclusive Care for Every Patient

Dec 30, 2025 • 5 MIN READ

Breaking Barriers in Communication: How Children’s Health in Texas is Creating Inclusive Care for Every Patient

MRI scans can be a stressful experience for patients of any age. The loud sounds, the confined space, the required stillness…it’s a lot, even under the best circumstances. And as any seasoned technologist will tell you, capturing the

Commitment to Care: Recognizing Cassling’s 2025 Retirees

Dec 19, 2025 • 5 MIN READ

Commitment to Care: Recognizing Cassling’s 2025 Retirees

Every day, our customers work tirelessly to care for patients. Supporting them in that mission is a privilege we never take for granted. This year, we celebrate the employees who have spent their careers standing behind those customers by

Recapping RSNA 2025: Imaging the Individual

Dec 15, 2025 • 7 MIN READ

Recapping RSNA 2025: Imaging the Individual

At this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting in Chicago, the energy was undeniable as thousands of radiologists, technologists and other medical professionals came together to explore the latest innovations shaping

Yoga for Sonographers - A Guide to Stress Relief through Mindfulness and Movement

Dec 9, 2025 • 1 MIN READ

Yoga for Sonographers - A Guide to Stress Relief through Mindfulness and Movement

Stress. As a sonographer, you likely deal with it daily. And as stress increases, you could become even more susceptible to injuries resulting from overuse and repetitive movements. Join this interactive session as Dax Godkin, BS, RDMS,

Managing Change and Uncertainty in the AI Era

Nov 21, 2025 • 1 MIN READ

Managing Change and Uncertainty in the AI Era

Managing change is a crucial skill for leaders in today’s rapidly evolving business environment. As organizations face disruptions from market fluctuations, evolving customer needs and technological advancements (particularly AI), leaders

Nebraska Medicine Sets the Bar in Workforce Innovation

Nov 21, 2025 • 6 MIN READ

Nebraska Medicine Sets the Bar in Workforce Innovation

Across the country, healthcare systems are facing critical workforce shortages. At Nebraska Medicine, the Department of Diagnostic Radiology has taken this seemingly impossible challenge and turned it into an opportunity for growth. As a

Sunday Scaries to Sunday Funday: Coping with Work Week Anxiety

Nov 19, 2025 • 1 MIN READ

Sunday Scaries to Sunday Funday: Coping with Work Week Anxiety

If you dread the beginning of your work week, you’re not alone. The good news? There are techniques to help you welcome, rather than dread, the week ahead. This hands-on presentation will explore the anxiety that comes from starting your

Honoring 20 Years of Excellence: Celebrating Cameron Johnsen, Courtney Glover and Jay Daniels

Nov 14, 2025 • 6 MIN READ

Honoring 20 Years of Excellence: Celebrating Cameron Johnsen, Courtney Glover and Jay Daniels

At Cassling, we are grateful for the dedication of individuals who go above and beyond to serve our customers, support their teammates and strengthen community healthcare. This year, we’re proud to celebrate three outstanding employees who

Honoring the Veterans Who Power Patient Care

Nov 7, 2025 • 7 MIN READ

Honoring the Veterans Who Power Patient Care

Cassling’s story is built on a legacy of service that began with the company’s late founder. Bob Cassling was a U.S. Air Force veteran and navigator during the Korean War, and when he founded Cassling Diagnostic Imaging in 1984, his

LUMINOS Q.namix R & LUMINOS Q.namix T Fluoroscopy Systems Cleared by the FDA

Oct 30, 2025 • 3 MIN READ

LUMINOS Q.namix R & LUMINOS Q.namix T Fluoroscopy Systems Cleared by the FDA

Enable remote and tableside examinations Switch easily between radiography and fluoroscopy applications Offer streamlined design, intuitive user interface and optimized AI-powered workflows Siemens Healthineers has received Food and Drug

Clearwater Valley Health’s Mobile Solution to Rural Mammography Barriers

Oct 23, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

Clearwater Valley Health’s Mobile Solution to Rural Mammography Barriers

Idaho ranks among the bottom of states with the lowest percentage of breast cancer screenings. It’s a statistic Clearwater Valley Health, a critical access hospital located in Orofino, Idaho, is determined to change. Read on to find out

Cassling Transitions to Employee Ownership To Reinforce Culture and Build a Stronger Future

Oct 16, 2025 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling Transitions to Employee Ownership To Reinforce Culture and Build a Stronger Future

Omaha, Neb. – After 40 years of service to the healthcare community as a family-owned business, Cassling announced its transition to a 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), effective September 15,

Inside the Imaging Equipment Upgrade: What it Really Takes to Replace a CT or an MRI

Oct 10, 2025 • 6 MIN READ

Inside the Imaging Equipment Upgrade: What it Really Takes to Replace a CT or an MRI

Replacing high-performance imaging equipment isn’t casually done over a cup of coffee. It’s a multi-year process filled with technical planning, interdisciplinary cooperation, tough financial decisions and even internal politicking. In

Getting Out of Your Routine: A Review of Non-Routine Radiographic Exams

Oct 10, 2025 • 1 MIN READ

Getting Out of Your Routine: A Review of Non-Routine Radiographic Exams

Most radiologic technologists will perform routine radiographic exams hundreds if not thousands of times by the ends of their careers. But while this creates a level of habit for some exams, what about the non-routine, specialized exams

Why Relationships Matter in Healthcare: Citizens Health’s Approach in Rural Kansas

Oct 3, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

Why Relationships Matter in Healthcare: Citizens Health’s Approach in Rural Kansas

In Colby, Kansas, a town of about 5,500, Citizens Health is more than just a hospital. It’s a healthcare anchor for northwest Kansas, providing comprehensive care for patients across nine counties and even into neighboring Nebraska and

MAGNETOM Flow.Ace, Siemens Healthineers's First Helium-Free 1.5T MR Scanner, Cleared by the FDA

Sep 26, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

MAGNETOM Flow.Ace, Siemens Healthineers's First Helium-Free 1.5T MR Scanner, Cleared by the FDA

Artificial intelligence automates patient workflow, improves image quality and accelerate exams First Siemens Healthineers MRI scanner for both general and veterinary radiology communities MR contour coils flexible and adaptable to

Imaging Market Trends

Sep 19, 2025 • 1 MIN READ

Imaging Market Trends

With the pandemic behind us, the future state of imaging is taking shape. It is a future characterized by remarkable innovations, new relationships between stakeholders and shifts in care delivery itself. The success of organizations

GRACE Breast Imaging and Medical Spa: Advancing Women’s Health with Compassion and Innovation

Sep 17, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

GRACE Breast Imaging and Medical Spa: Advancing Women’s Health with Compassion and Innovation

Based in central Iowa, GRACE Breast Imaging and Medical Spa is the only woman-owned and operated breast imaging facility in the state. When designing their practice, Dr. Rachel Preisser, MD and Dr. Andrea Lamphiear, MD, reflected on their

Uncovering the Mysteries of Patient Care: Rad Tech Week and Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month Are Here

Sep 12, 2025 • 3 MIN READ

Uncovering the Mysteries of Patient Care: Rad Tech Week and Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month Are Here

October and November are stacked with celebrations for the heroes behind the imaging equipment. Cassling is proud to unveil two new campaigns to observe Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month and Radiologic Technologist Week. These campaigns

Cassling Names Children’s Health in Texas as Winner of the 2025 Imaging for Impact Award

Aug 26, 2025 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling Names Children’s Health in Texas as Winner of the 2025 Imaging for Impact Award

(Omaha, NE - August 26, 2025) - It’s with great pleasure that Cassling presents this year’s Imaging for Impact Award to Children’s Health of Plano, Texas, for their exceptional commitment to advancing patient-centered care through imaging

Leading Through the Unknown: Change Management in the Age of AI

Aug 22, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

Leading Through the Unknown: Change Management in the Age of AI

Discover how trust, transparency and communication can turn disruption into opportunity. It’s hard enough to adapt to new protocols and management at work, but with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the pace and complexity of

Cassling Scholarships Empower Students to Make a Lasting Impact in Radiology

Aug 7, 2025 • 2 MIN READ

Cassling Scholarships Empower Students to Make a Lasting Impact in Radiology

Each year, the Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship honors our founder’s legacy by supporting two students who are driven to improve healthcare and bring their expertise to the fields of medical imaging and radiation therapy. In the U.S.,

Meet the 2025 Imaging for Impact Award Finalists

Jul 31, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

Meet the 2025 Imaging for Impact Award Finalists

Join us August 25-26 in Omaha as we celebrate innovation and crown the winner live at Cassling’s Investing In You Educational Summit. Since 1984, Cassling’s mission has been simple: to strengthen community healthcare. We understand the

Strengthening Rural Healthcare: A Trusted Partnership Between Amberwell Health and Cassling

Jul 25, 2025 • 2 MIN READ

Strengthening Rural Healthcare: A Trusted Partnership Between Amberwell Health and Cassling

At Amberwell Health in northeast Kansas, sustaining and strengthening rural healthcare is more than a mission; it’s a way of life. And for Heather Birkinsha, RT (R) (CT), that commitment runs deep. Born and raised just a few miles from

Mastering the Most Routine Non-Routine Imaging Exams

Jul 10, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

Mastering the Most Routine Non-Routine Imaging Exams

A universal truth in radiology is that even the most experienced technologists have to pause and reset when a non-routine exam shows up on the image requisition form. Exams outside of our daily muscle memory can trigger uncertainty, and

How a

Jun 30, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

How a "One-Stop Shop" Approach is Improving the Patient Experience at Nebraska Spine + Pain Center

Nebraska Spine + Pain Center is an advanced care facility that provides seamless diagnosis, treatment and recovery all under one roof. At Cassling, we’re driven by our vision to improve healthcare access and outcomes, and that starts with

CT Radiation Levels in 2025: Updated Rules Providers Need to Know

Jun 11, 2025 • 5 MIN READ

CT Radiation Levels in 2025: Updated Rules Providers Need to Know

With a 2027 compliance deadline, healthcare leaders must take a proactive stance on dose monitoring, patient safety and workforce education. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have implemented a new rule: hospitals and

How Effective Leaders Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Jun 5, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

How Effective Leaders Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have become central themes in the modern healthcare environment. DEI is a framework that companies use to create a safe and welcoming space where employees have equal opportunities regardless of

Women’s Health Technology Trends in 2025 Go Beyond Mammography

May 19, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

Women’s Health Technology Trends in 2025 Go Beyond Mammography

May marks Women’s Health Month. It’s a time to raise awareness around the importance of prioritizing women’s wellbeing and celebrating how far we’ve come toward addressing breast cancer and so much more. Historically, women’s health has

How New Mega-Depots Are Improving Equipment Service Parts Availability

May 5, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

How New Mega-Depots Are Improving Equipment Service Parts Availability

Shawn Pew, Cassling Vice President of Service, is providing some additional context to help Cassling service customers understand the positive impact a recent announcement from Siemens Healthineers will have. Siemens Healthineers recently

Naeotom Alpha Class of Photon-Counting CT Scanners Cleared by FDA

Apr 25, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

Naeotom Alpha Class of Photon-Counting CT Scanners Cleared by FDA

Class includes two dual-source scanners and world’s first single-source photon-counting CT scanner Quantum HD high-resolution imaging at low radiation dose enables new clinical insights AI and automation accelerate diagnostic and

Law and Order: Best Practices for Radiologic Technologists

Apr 21, 2025 • 3 MIN READ

Law and Order: Best Practices for Radiologic Technologists

In the field of radiologic technology (RT), understanding ethical and legal standards is crucial for providing safe, patient-centered care. Let’s look at some best practices for RTs that emphasize the importance of ethics in everyday

Toby Vincent Receives the 11th Annual Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award

Apr 4, 2025 • 3 MIN READ

Toby Vincent Receives the 11th Annual Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award

With an average tenure hovering around 15 years, Cassling is proud of our knowledgeable and loyal employees who embody the culture we’ve created over the past 40 years, and Toby Vincent is no exception. Toby celebrated 20 years with

Introducing the 2025 Imaging for Impact Award to Recognize Imaging Team Excellence & Best Practices

Mar 28, 2025 • 3 MIN READ

Introducing the 2025 Imaging for Impact Award to Recognize Imaging Team Excellence & Best Practices

Founded in 1984, Cassling’s mission is to strengthen community healthcare. The company strives to bring innovative imaging solutions to communities and providers, so that patients and their families can live their best life. That’s why

Work Well: How to Burn Bright Without Burning Out

Mar 21, 2025 • 2 MIN READ

Work Well: How to Burn Bright Without Burning Out

Dealing with stress or burnout on your imaging team? You’re not alone. It’s human nature to want to put your best foot forward and not admit to you or your colleagues when you’re feeling frustrated with your current circumstances. Realize,

Cardiac Sonography: How AI and Other Innovations Are Changing Ultrasound

Mar 14, 2025 • 6 MIN READ

Cardiac Sonography: How AI and Other Innovations Are Changing Ultrasound

AI is making its mark across healthcare fields, with over 1,000 AI models now cleared by the FDA. A large portion of these advancements directly impact cardiology—more specifically, cardiac sonography. Interpreting cardiac ultrasounds has

Need for Speed? The Real Cost of Rushing Through Imaging Exams

Mar 10, 2025 • 5 MIN READ

Need for Speed? The Real Cost of Rushing Through Imaging Exams

In the fast-paced world of medical imaging, there’s a constant push to see more patients, complete exams faster, and keep up with demanding schedules. But what happens when speed starts to compromise patient care? This blog explores the

What’s Wrong with Being Confident?

Feb 19, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

What’s Wrong with Being Confident?

Communicating Effectively with Confidence Confident communication is a vital skill in the workplace and beyond. Whether you're leading a team, completing a project, or navigating difficult conversations, your ability to express ideas

Theranostics at Nebraska Cancer Specialists: A Patient's Journey

Feb 7, 2025 • 3 MIN READ

Theranostics at Nebraska Cancer Specialists: A Patient's Journey

When Glenda was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors, her treatment options seemed limited. Learn how theranostics turned her life-threatening illness into a manageable, chronic condition, offering her a new path forward. For more than 15

A Closer Look at Cassling Leadership Institute 2025

Jan 31, 2025 • 4 MIN READ

A Closer Look at Cassling Leadership Institute 2025

Once again, Cassling is teaming up with Bellevue University for a series of webinars that offer current and aspiring leaders with the top-of-license skills they need to make a difference for their teams, their hospitals, and their

Cassling Helps Iowa Women’s Health Provider Become First U.S. Installation of Mammomat B.brilliant Mammography System

Jan 27, 2025 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling Helps Iowa Women’s Health Provider Become First U.S. Installation of Mammomat B.brilliant Mammography System

Cassling recently worked with GRACE Breast Imaging & Medical Spa of Iowa, with locations in Urbandale and Clive, to help them become the first healthcare facility in the United States to install the new Mammomat B.brilliant. The first

Embracing Your Role as a Patient Advocate: Enhancing the Patient Experience in Medical Imaging

Jan 20, 2025 • 3 MIN READ

Embracing Your Role as a Patient Advocate: Enhancing the Patient Experience in Medical Imaging

As a radiologic technologist or imaging professional, your responsibilities go far beyond capturing diagnostic images. You are at the forefront of patient care, often interacting with individuals during some of their most vulnerable

How Echo IQ Transforms Heart Disease Diagnosis with Cutting-Edge AI

Jan 9, 2025 • 1 MIN READ

How Echo IQ Transforms Heart Disease Diagnosis with Cutting-Edge AI

What does the future of heart disease detection look like? Professor Geoff Strange, Chief Research and Strategy Officer at Echo IQ and Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney and Notre Dame, recently sat down with the Cassling

Rad Tech Week 2022 Resources

Treat your team with our complimentary resources! Also included are materials to help educate your patients about the importance of diagnostic imaging and your organization’s commitment to high-quality care.

Ultrasound Awareness Month 2022 Resources

Reward your team with our complimentary resources! Also included are educational ultrasound materials to help educate your patients about the importance of ultrasound in diagnostic imaging and your organization's commitment to high-quality

The Top Imaging Trends of 2024

Dec 30, 2024 • 4 MIN READ

The Top Imaging Trends of 2024

2024 was a year of innovation across the imaging spectrum. When we reviewed our top articles of the year, it became clear that what resonated more than anything else were in-depth looks at technology, the cost of that technology, and the

RSNA 2024: AI Reaches Critical Mass

Dec 20, 2024 • 4 MIN READ

RSNA 2024: AI Reaches Critical Mass

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

Siemens Healthineers Introduces Industry-First AI Abdomen as part of ACUSON Sequoia 3.5 Ultrasound Release

Dec 16, 2024 • 4 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Introduces Industry-First AI Abdomen as part of ACUSON Sequoia 3.5 Ultrasound Release

AI Abdomen automatically labels and measures organs in milliseconds, improving standardization New HLX transducer improves breast and musculoskeletal imaging to reduce false negatives Includes comprehensive liver assessment tools to

What’s New in CT Systems and Scanner Technology: 2025 Edition

Dec 9, 2024 • 6 MIN READ

What’s New in CT Systems and Scanner Technology: 2025 Edition

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

40 Days of Giving: Cassling Employees Team Up to Give Back

Nov 22, 2024 • 5 MIN READ

40 Days of Giving: Cassling Employees Team Up to Give Back

This year, Cassling is proud to celebrate 40 years as a company providing innovative solutions to healthcare organizations and their communities. As part of our celebration, we hosted “40 Days of Giving,” a service-focused challenge

Rad Tech Week Demonstrates Need for Year-Round Appreciation

Oct 24, 2024 • 2 MIN READ

Rad Tech Week Demonstrates Need for Year-Round Appreciation

How you doin' radiology community? One of the best weeks of the year is almost upon us – National Radiologic Technologist Week! Cassling’s annual commemoration of Rad Tech Week has taken place for 15 years, and for good reason — this week

Cassling Partner Echo IQ Secures FDA Clearance for EchoSolv AS

Oct 14, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling Partner Echo IQ Secures FDA Clearance for EchoSolv AS

510(k) clearance secured from FDA allows for EIQ’s AI-enabled solution, EchoSolv AS, to be marketed and sold in the USA Clearance marks a major milestone and will allow for rapid commercial scale-up EIQ is in advanced discussions with a

MAMMOMAT B.brilliant Mammography System Receives FDA Premarket Approval for 3D Breast Imaging Technology

Oct 3, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

MAMMOMAT B.brilliant Mammography System Receives FDA Premarket Approval for 3D Breast Imaging Technology

First completely redesigned Siemens Healthineers mammography platform in over a decade PMA includes new 3D image acquisition and reconstruction technology New features focus on patient comfort and user ergonomics Siemens Healthineers

Labette Health Case Study LP

When Labette Health, a 99-bed hospital in Parsons, Kansas, decided the time was right to install a new MRI scanner, the conversation quickly turned from one about exam volume to a discussion about delivering an exceptional patient

Increasing CT services to meet growing community needs

As a short-term acute facility, McPherson Center for Health's vision is to serve as its community’s first choice for health and wellness. When it came time to replace an aging CT system, radiology decision-makers did their research to see

A 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

Breast Imaging Codes: Your Guide to 2018 and 2019 Changes

In this Cassling White Paper, we’ll review the changes made to breast imaging coding and reimbursement rates in 2018, helping to ensure your facility’s policies are up to speed and that you’re prepared for any disruption on the way in 2019.

Increasing CT services to meet growing community needs

In this case study, learn how the advanced features of the SOMATOM go.Top CT enable the hospital to improve scan efficiency, image quality and patient experience while expanding its interventional procedures and screening capabilities.

How to Tell When Imaging Equipment Has Reached End-of-Life (and How to Extend Its Value)

Sep 27, 2024 • 6 MIN READ

How to Tell When Imaging Equipment Has Reached End-of-Life (and How to Extend Its Value)

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

Increasing CT services to meet growing community needs

Sep 18, 2024 • 1 MIN READ

Increasing CT services to meet growing community needs

McPherson Center for Health adopts technologies that keep care in the community As a short-term acute facility, McPherson Center for Health's vision is to serve as its community’s first choice for health and wellness. When it came time to

C-Arm Radiation Exposure Prevention Tips for Safer Cardiovascular, IR and Hybrid Labs

Sep 13, 2024 • 7 MIN READ

C-Arm Radiation Exposure Prevention Tips for Safer Cardiovascular, IR and Hybrid Labs

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

Cassling Scholarship Supports Radiologic Technologists’ Career Growth

Sep 3, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling Scholarship Supports Radiologic Technologists’ Career Growth

The ASRT Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, has announced the recipients of this year’s Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship, which provides $4,000 to rural healthcare professionals pursuing

ACUSON Origin Cardiovascular Ultrasound System Cleared by the FDA

Aug 23, 2024 • 4 MIN READ

ACUSON Origin Cardiovascular Ultrasound System Cleared by the FDA

ACUSON Origin system offers integrated AI for enhanced clinical decision-making System addresses entire continuum of cardiovascular patient care AcuNav Lumos 4D ICE catheter delivers MPR biplane imaging and real-time 4D color Doppler

Cassling Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting Healthcare Providers

Aug 16, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting Healthcare Providers

As we celebrate 40 years as a company, I can’t help but think about how far we’ve come in supporting healthcare providers on their journey to deliver extraordinary care to patients. Cassling was founded in 1984 by my father, Bob Cassling.

Aug 8, 2024 • 5 MIN READ

The Complete Guide to the Investing In You Educational Summit 2024

The Investing In You Educational Summit is right around the corner. The full agenda has been unveiled, the state-of-the-art imaging systems you can experience firsthand are all set, and we at Cassling are ready to welcome you to Omaha to

Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month 2024: Everything You Need to Know

Jul 26, 2024 • 4 MIN READ

Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month 2024: Everything You Need to Know

Each year, Cassling is honored to connect diagnostic imaging teams with free resources to celebrate their sonographers during Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month. We’ve been doing this for a number of years, and every year we pick a new

A Race Against Time: How One Idaho Hospital Added a New CT Suite to Better Serve Its Community

Jul 19, 2024 • 4 MIN READ

A Race Against Time: How One Idaho Hospital Added a New CT Suite to Better Serve Its Community

Since 2014, Bonner General Health in Sand Point, Idaho, has experienced a staggering 73% increase in the number of CT scans they perform annually. This number is a direct result of the influx of population into the area. With only one CT

How A New Cardiovascular Suite is Strengthening the Heart of Community Healthcare in Iowa

Jul 8, 2024 • 1 MIN READ

How A New Cardiovascular Suite is Strengthening the Heart of Community Healthcare in Iowa

Time is muscle. This common phrase is well-known to healthcare providers in the ED who have been called upon to treat a heart attack. The longer you take to stabilize the heart, the higher the risk of long-term damage to the patient’s

Biograph Trinion PET/CT Scanner Cleared by FDA

Jun 28, 2024 • 4 MIN READ

Biograph Trinion PET/CT Scanner Cleared by FDA

Advanced scanner with ultra-fast time of flight and unique air-cooled design Sustainable imaging platform with low total cost of ownership Addresses all clinical needs, including oncology, theranostics, cardiology, and neurology Siemens

The Surprising Way AI Is Reshaping Cardiac Ultrasound

Jun 20, 2024 • 6 MIN READ

The Surprising Way AI Is Reshaping Cardiac Ultrasound

Artificial intelligence is evolving healthcare in innumerable ways. Though the public at large currently pictures consumer-focused tools like ChatGPT and the Dall-E image generator when they think of AI, a myriad of AI-based applications

New Cassling Portal Empowers Imaging Service Customers

Jun 17, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

New Cassling Portal Empowers Imaging Service Customers

With the launch of an unprecedented web platform, Midwest customers who rely on Cassling’s award-winning service team can now quickly see service history and contracts, view organizational data and instantly make service requests.

Jay Tolsma Sets the Bar for 20 Years

Jun 10, 2024 • 4 MIN READ

Jay Tolsma Sets the Bar for 20 Years

From Field Service Engineer (FSE) to Account Executive (AE), Jay Tolsma’s role has evolved over his 20-year career with Cassling, but what hasn’t changed is Jay’s dedication to the job and his colleagues. His success has been anything but

How Much Does an MRI Scanner Cost?

Jun 3, 2024 • 9 MIN READ

How Much Does an MRI Scanner Cost?

Purchasing a new MRI scanner can be a lengthy, daunting process. Making the right decision means considering multiple options, features, and capabilities, then choosing the one system that is just right for your needs. You’ll likely

MAMMOMAT B.brilliant Mammography System Cleared by FDA

May 17, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

MAMMOMAT B.brilliant Mammography System Cleared by FDA

First completely redesigned mammography platform in over a decade New features reduce patient discomfort and improve user ergonomics Premarket approval application filed for PlatinumTomo 3D portion with new technology Siemens Healthineers

How a ND Clinic Boosted X-ray Volume and Patient Experience with SHARP FM X-ray

May 10, 2024 • 5 MIN READ

How a ND Clinic Boosted X-ray Volume and Patient Experience with SHARP FM X-ray

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

CIARTIC Move Self-Driving Mobile C-arm Cleared by FDA

Apr 26, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

CIARTIC Move Self-Driving Mobile C-arm Cleared by FDA

Automates repositioning during surgery Has potential to address staff shortages and work overload in operating rooms Can be moved effortlessly thanks to its fully motorized chassis and touch-sense handles Siemens Healthineers has announced

Is Your Equipment Helping or Hurting Patient Communication?

Apr 15, 2024 • 4 MIN READ

Is Your Equipment Helping or Hurting Patient Communication?

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

MAGNETOM Cima.X 3T MR Scanner Cleared by FDA

Mar 28, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

MAGNETOM Cima.X 3T MR Scanner Cleared by FDA

Industry’s strongest gradients on a clinically available 3T MR scanner Enables clinicians to see smaller structures and capture images faster New features address major obstacles for scientific community, can advance research Siemens

SOMATOM Pro.Pulse Dual Source CT Scanner Cleared by FDA

Mar 22, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

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

Long-time Field Service Engineer Duane Losh Receives Service Excellence Award

Mar 15, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

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

Biograph Vision.X PET/CT Scanner Cleared by FDA

Mar 8, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

Biograph Vision.X PET/CT Scanner Cleared by FDA

Industry-best 178-ps time of flight for better lesion detection, anatomical detail 20% performance improvement boosts throughput Siemens Healthineers has announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Biograph

A Robotic Radiation Shielding Device for Electrophysiologic Procedures

Mar 1, 2024 • 1 MIN READ

A 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

syngo Virtual Cockpit Remote Scanning Technology Cleared by FDA

Feb 23, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

syngo Virtual Cockpit Remote Scanning Technology Cleared by FDA

First and only FDA-cleared, multi-vendor remote scanning software Enables remote scanning and support for up to three scanners simultaneously Addresses technologist shortage and standardizes care across sites Siemens Healthineers has

How Much Do Cancelled Appointments Actually Cost Radiology?

Feb 14, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

How 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

Feb 6, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling Celebrates 20 Years of Complimentary Continuing Education Program for Imaging Professionals

In 2023, Cassling provided nearly 5,000 free Continuing Education credits to imaging professionals around the country. Omaha, Neb. (February 6, 2024) – Cassling, a family-owned company providing hospital providers of all sizes with imaging

ACUSON Maple Ultrasound System Announced by Siemens Healthineers

Jan 29, 2024 • 3 MIN READ

ACUSON Maple Ultrasound System Announced by Siemens Healthineers

Powerful, cost-effective system configurable for all clinical needs AI-powered applications optimize efficiency Ideal for emerging markets and smaller healthcare centers Siemens Healthineers has introduced the ACUSON Maple, a powerful,

Predictions and Hopes for Healthcare in 2024

Jan 22, 2024 • 7 MIN READ

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

Toby Vincent Reaches 20 Years of Service Excellence

Jan 15, 2024 • 4 MIN READ

Toby 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

AUC Program Penalty Phase Suspended Indefinitely: We Answer Your Frequently Asked Questions

Jan 4, 2024 • 5 MIN READ

AUC 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

Innovative Imaging Technology Leads Top Trends of 2023

Dec 14, 2023 • 5 MIN READ

Innovative 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

Applications Being Accepted for 2024-25 Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarships

Dec 11, 2023 • 2 MIN READ

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

A Man of Many Modalities: Jeremy Long Celebrates 20 Years of Dedicated Service

Dec 1, 2023 • 4 MIN READ

A Man of Many Modalities: Jeremy Long Celebrates 20 Years of Dedicated Service

As Cassling continues to grow, we’re always evolving to better serve our customers. One way we’re doing this is by expanding our equipment service offerings. Expanded service is an ask that came from our customers, and it is a direct

Mammography in 2023: Updated Laws Providers Need to Know

Nov 10, 2023 • 5 MIN READ

Mammography in 2023: Updated Laws Providers Need to Know

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. Currently, it accounts for nearly 30% of all new female cancers each year. For 2023, the American Cancer Society estimated that 297,790 new cases of invasive

Cassling Invests in Student Scholarship in 3D Imaging at Clarkson College

Oct 30, 2023 • 4 MIN READ

Cassling Invests in Student Scholarship in 3D Imaging at Clarkson College

The application for the first 2024 Cassling Imaging Scholarship is now open and will be accepting submissions through December 11, 2023. The scholarship will award one student the opportunity to earn a 3D Printing and Visualization

MAGNETOM Viato.Mobile MRI Cleared by FDA

Oct 19, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

MAGNETOM Viato.Mobile MRI Cleared by FDA

Mobile 1.5T system brings high-quality diagnostic imaging to offsite locations Siemens Healthineers has announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the MAGNETOM Viato.Mobile, a new 1.5 Tesla (1.5T) magnetic resonance (MR)

Scott Urbank Delivers Superhero Service for 20 Years

Oct 6, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

Scott Urbank Delivers Superhero Service for 20 Years

At Cassling, we believe imaging equipment is the heartbeat of healthcare facilities. Our customers rely on us to keep their equipment up and running, and their patients rely on our customers to keep them healthy. So when you have a service

Cassling Adds Data Utilization Tool to Expanding Portfolio of Services and Solutions

Sep 25, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling Adds Data Utilization Tool to Expanding Portfolio of Services and Solutions

The new solution offers added visibility to support day-to-day operational excellence. Omaha, Neb. (September 25, 2023) — Cassling customers will have the option to access key analytics to ensure optimal performance of imaging equipment

SOMATOM X.Cite + myNeedle Companion - Simplifying CT-Guided Intervention

Sep 15, 2023 • 2 MIN READ

SOMATOM X.Cite + myNeedle Companion - Simplifying CT-Guided Intervention

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

Does Your Radiology Recruitment Strategy Account for Technology?

Sep 8, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

Does Your Radiology Recruitment Strategy Account for Technology?

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

Dan Zampogna Celebrates 20 Years of Going the Extra Mile

Sep 5, 2023 • 2 MIN READ

Dan Zampogna Celebrates 20 Years of Going the Extra Mile

Committed, hard worker, team player – these are the exact words a company hopes to hear when describing an employee, and just a few of the adjectives used to describe Cassling Field Service Engineer (FSE) Dan Zampogna. After 20 years, Dan

Cassling Adds New Role, Hires Brian Bradfield as Chief Operating Officer

Aug 25, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling Adds New Role, Hires Brian Bradfield as Chief Operating Officer

Bradfield joins a leadership team dedicated to strengthening community healthcare across the country and touching 350 million patient lives by the end of the decade. Omaha, Neb. (August 25, 2023) — Cassling, an imaging and therapeutic

3 Must-Haves of Any Office-Based Lab

Aug 17, 2023 • 6 MIN READ

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

Shawn Pew Puts Customers First as New VP of Service

Aug 11, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

Shawn Pew Puts Customers First as New VP of Service

With more than two decades of experience on the Cassling service team, Shawn stands ready to lead the organization in delivering unmatched OEM service and response times on Siemens Healthineers systems while expanding the company’s ability

Is the Rural Emergency Hospital Designation the Right Model for You?

Aug 3, 2023 • 5 MIN READ

Is the Rural Emergency Hospital Designation the Right Model for You?

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

Cassling's Tim Elder Celebrates 20 Years of Service

Jul 21, 2023 • 5 MIN READ

Cassling's Tim Elder Celebrates 20 Years of Service

‘Elder’ describes a senior authority figure who is highly respected and valued for their wisdom. Cassling is lucky to have many whose leadership and service help us strengthen community healthcare, but one aptly named Regional Service

ASRT Awards Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarships to Radiologic Technologists, Empowering Education & Community Impact

Jul 10, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

ASRT Awards Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarships to Radiologic Technologists, Empowering Education & Community Impact

The ASRT Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, has announced the recipients of the two $4,000 scholarships, awarded to healthcare professionals continuing their medical imaging and radiation

Advanced Imaging Shows Promise for Addressing Radiology Staff Shortages

Jun 30, 2023 • 4 MIN READ

Advanced Imaging Shows Promise for Addressing Radiology Staff Shortages

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

Cassling's New Website Empowers Imaging Providers

Jun 14, 2023 • 5 MIN READ

Cassling's New Website Empowers Imaging Providers

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

Ryan Mahler Goes Above and Beyond for 20 Years

Jun 9, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

Ryan Mahler Goes Above and Beyond for 20 Years

At Cassling, it’s our philosophy that superior customer service always comes first. It's particularly rewarding when our customers have amazing things to say about our Field Service Engineers, especially one as capable and experienced as

Shaping the Future of Urology Cancer Care

Jun 1, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

Shaping the Future of Urology Cancer Care

One of the great joys of my role is getting to see the impact a new imaging system can have on a healthcare provider and, ultimately, their patients. In fact, the most rewarding experiences are when we get to see the profound personal

Cassling Connects Cardiologists with Revolutionary AI Software

May 25, 2023 • 4 MIN READ

Cassling Connects Cardiologists with Revolutionary AI Software

The Midwest company will begin offering EchoSolv, an artificial intelligence clinical decision support platform designed to help detect severe aortic stenosis, to providers throughout the country. Omaha, Neb. – May 25, 2023 – Cassling has

Cassling Partners with Radiaction Medical to Help Protect Interventional Teams from Scatter Radiation

May 18, 2023 • 4 MIN READ

Cassling Partners with Radiaction Medical to Help Protect Interventional Teams from Scatter Radiation

The new partnership is set to expand availability of a revolutionary new technology.

New Cassling Team to Drive Growth and Innovation in Healthcare

May 10, 2023 • 6 MIN READ

New Cassling Team to Drive Growth and Innovation in Healthcare

(May 10, 2023) Omaha, Nebraska – Cassling, an imaging and therapeutic technology, services and solutions vendor, is launching a new team to expand its industry partnerships and make its vision a reality. The business unit, Growth &

Felicia Vasser Receives the Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award

May 3, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

Felicia Vasser Receives the Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award

Cassling employee and Executive Assistant, Felicia Vasser, was recently recognized as the recipient of the company’s most esteemed honor, the Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award. Named for the company’s founder, Bob Cassling, the award

A New Vision of Community Healthcare Brought to Life

May 1, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

A New Vision of Community Healthcare Brought to Life

If you follow Cassling online or interact with our team regularly, you might have noticed a few changes over the last couple months. As our customers’ needs have grown, so too have the requests for Cassling to evolve, to rise to the

Forensic Radiology: A Path Forward in Strengthening Forensic Science

Apr 14, 2023 • 4 MIN READ

Forensic Radiology: A Path Forward in Strengthening Forensic Science

Forensic science plays an increasingly significant role in the investigation and resolution of criminal activities. As modern technology advances, it presents new opportunities for solving complex cases and enhancing the efficiency of

How Imaging Equipment Service Powers Patient Care in Broken Bow

Apr 13, 2023 • 1 MIN READ

How Imaging Equipment Service Powers Patient Care in Broken Bow

Large enough to serve, small enough to care. That’s the motto of Melham Medical Center in Broken Bow, Nebraska — and one Cassling supports with reliable imaging equipment service.

Cassling Employees Assemble Kits for a Cause

Apr 3, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling Employees Assemble Kits for a Cause

Each year, employees of Cassling raise donations for charities around the country. Non-profit organizations that have benefitted from employees’ generosity over the years include the Food Bank for the Heartland, Ronald McDonald House

One of the GOATs: Jason Schmitt Celebrates 20 Years at Cassling

Mar 30, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

One of the GOATs: Jason Schmitt Celebrates 20 Years at Cassling

Goats are naturally curious and highly sociable creatures. Perhaps that’s why Jason Schmitt, whose colleagues consider him one of the Greatest of All Time (GOAT), has found so much success as a Cassling Field Service Engineer over the past

Cassling Leadership Institute Returns to Guide Healthcare Innovators

Mar 24, 2023 • 4 MIN READ

Cassling Leadership Institute Returns to Guide Healthcare Innovators

2023 marks the five-year anniversary of the Cassling Leadership Institute. It’s shocking to think about how much has changed in healthcare in that relatively short amount of time. Staffing challenges have only grown fiercer even as

Dave Evans Celebrates 20 Years with Cassling Service

Mar 17, 2023 • 2 MIN READ

Dave Evans Celebrates 20 Years with Cassling Service

The words “collaborative” and “dedicated” are often used when describing Cassling’s Field Service Engineers, and FSE Dave Evans is no exception. Dave joined Cassling 20 years ago and is known for his commitment to teamwork and knack for

Cassling Opens New Headquarters to Better Serve Employees

Mar 6, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling Opens New Headquarters to Better Serve Employees

The new office, located in Omaha, was designed to provide an exceptional employee experience in a hybrid work environment that enables team members to best serve healthcare organizations around the country.

10% Computed Radiography Reimbursement Cut in Effect: Get the Facts

Feb 17, 2023 • 2 MIN READ

10% Computed Radiography Reimbursement Cut in Effect: Get the Facts

At the beginning of this year, a reimbursement cut came into effect that went largely under the radar, despite many providers still utilizing the system in question. For the past few years, providers of outpatient Medicare-eligible X-rays

Cardiac Imaging Systems Review: What's In, What's Out, and MRI's Big Moment

Feb 10, 2023 • 5 MIN READ

Cardiac Imaging Systems Review: What's In, What's Out, and MRI's Big Moment

Interventional cardiologists have unique needs. The highly specialized nature of cardiology is such that you need special equipment and software to do your best work and improve clinical workflows, staff experience and, ultimately, patient

CHECKLIST: Everything You Need for a Successful Imaging System Installation

Feb 2, 2023 • 3 MIN READ

CHECKLIST: Everything You Need for a Successful Imaging System Installation

When you invest in medical imaging equipment from Cassling and Siemens Healthineers, we work closely with you to ensure your purchase helps you make a positive impact on patient outcomes in your community. Part of that commitment involves

Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Everything You Need to Know

Jan 18, 2023 • 4 MIN READ

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

Recap: Top Imaging News and Insights of 2022

Dec 22, 2022 • 2 MIN READ

Recap: Top Imaging News and Insights of 2022

In 2022, a few key trends stuck out when reviewing Cassling's most popular articles. The latest technology advances were top of mind, as was patient experience, staffing, and more. In this recap, check out the Top 10 articles of the year

RSNA 2022 Highlights the Brave New World of Imaging

Dec 16, 2022 • 5 MIN READ

RSNA 2022 Highlights the Brave New World of Imaging

Every year, the leading minds in imaging gather for the annual Radiological Society of North America meeting in Chicago. It was the event’s second year in person since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and attendee numbers are quickly

Cassling Helps Urology Cancer Center ‘X’ Out Cancer

Nov 23, 2022 • 4 MIN READ

Cassling Helps Urology Cancer Center ‘X’ Out Cancer

With a relationship dating back more than a decade, the two Omaha-based companies have worked together to bring cutting-edge SPECT/CT technology to the nation’s elite center for the treatment and innovative research of Prostate and

Mark Groeneweg Celebrates 20 Years at Cassling

Nov 18, 2022 • 4 MIN READ

Mark Groeneweg Celebrates 20 Years at Cassling

At Cassling, we seek to deliver a high-quality customer service experience that exceeds the expectations of our customers. It’s ingrained in who we are and what we do. But Regional Service Manager Mark Groeneweg takes this commitment so he

5 Helpful Strategies to Cope with and Welcome Change

Nov 3, 2022 • 4 MIN READ

5 Helpful Strategies to Cope with and Welcome Change

Change is one of the only constants in our lives, and we can count on it daily. While we might see change as a stressor, can you imagine your life without change? No improved health, no increase in pay, no new home, and no upcoming

Patient Centered Care and Communication Defined: How They Lead to Better Health Outcomes

Oct 7, 2022 • 5 MIN READ

Patient Centered Care and Communication Defined: How They Lead to Better Health Outcomes

For many patients, hospital visits bring a lot of fear and uncertainty. Patients are thrown into an unfamiliar environment with minimal knowledge and lack the confidence to ask the questions they want to, leaving them feeling overwhelmed

Rad Tech Week 2022 Resources

Oct 4, 2022 • 1 MIN READ

Rad Tech Week 2022 Resources

Rad Tech Week is right around the corner, are you ready to celebrate? Cassling is here to support your team during this special week! Recognize your radiology and imaging teams with our annual complimentary posters, stickers and

Sep 30, 2022 • 1 MIN READ

Investing In You 2022 Omaha Seminar

Take time to recharge and reconnect! Attend Cassling’s IIU '22 seminar and catch up on imaging market updates, team building skills and networking with your peers. We can't wait to see you! Plus: Receive up to 2.5 Category A CE credits

Service Excellence Award Goes to 20-Year Cassling Engineer Terry Hingtgen

Sep 20, 2022 • 5 MIN READ

Service Excellence Award Goes to 20-Year Cassling Engineer Terry Hingtgen

We live and work in the communities we serve, which makes a profound difference when it comes to the level of service we provide at Cassling. When you know it’s you or a loved one who could be reliant on the lifesaving equipment we work on

Thinking Strategically About Sustainability for Healthcare

Sep 16, 2022 • 6 MIN READ

Thinking Strategically About Sustainability for Healthcare

The US health system is known for being one of the most capable and technologically advanced in the world. Unfortunately, despite our country’s continual drive for medical breakthroughs, there is one part of the healthcare industry that

Ultrasound Awareness Month 2022 Resources

Aug 25, 2022 • 1 MIN READ

Ultrasound Awareness Month 2022 Resources

Honor your sonographers for their outstanding efforts and daily contributions to patient care! Your squad will appreciate the complimentary posters, fliers, games & activities from Cassling. Also included are educational ultrasound

Cassling Connects Pella to 4D Ultrasound to Improve Community Healthcare

Aug 18, 2022 • 4 MIN READ

Cassling Connects Pella to 4D Ultrasound to Improve Community Healthcare

With the arrival of the ACUSON Sequoia 2.0 ultrasound system, Pella Regional Health Center will be able to offer patients in Iowa an exceptional experience that puts their needs first thanks to intelligent imaging, user-driven design and

ARTIS icono ceiling Angiography System Cleared By FDA

Aug 11, 2022 • 3 MIN READ

ARTIS icono ceiling Angiography System Cleared By FDA

New ceiling-mounted C-arm technology provides excellent image guidance for routine and advanced IR and cardiovascular procedures Superfast cone beam CT data acquisitions dramatically reduce motion artifacts and patient contrast dose

Cybersecurity and Imaging Providers — Safety in a Digital World

Jul 27, 2022 • 6 MIN READ

Cybersecurity and Imaging Providers — Safety in a Digital World

Today’s healthcare systems operate in a mostly digital world. Vast, interconnected networks enable the myriad services that make up the healthcare continuum and enable the accurate and efficient delivery of care. This digital connectivity

MAMMO Act Puts Mammography with Tomosynthesis in the Spotlight

Jul 22, 2022 • 5 MIN READ

MAMMO Act Puts Mammography with Tomosynthesis in the Spotlight

Women are currently the fastest-growing population of veterans. In 2018, women made up 9 percent of United States veterans, and by 2040, it's expected that 17 percent of veterans will be women. According to a study published by the

MAGNETOM Free.Star .55T MRI System Cleared By FDA

Jul 14, 2022 • 2 MIN READ

MAGNETOM Free.Star .55T MRI System Cleared By FDA

Second whole-body 0.55T MR scanner on unique High-V MR platform is company’s most affordable MR system ever More than 30 percent lower total cost of ownership compared to conventional MR scanners

Contrast Media in Diagnostic Imaging

Jul 8, 2022 • 4 MIN READ

Contrast Media in Diagnostic Imaging

Radiologic technologists perform a variety of imaging exams, many of which require the use of contrast media to better visualize anatomic structures that are not normally evident on a diagnostic medical image. The use of contrast media in

Jun 29, 2022 • 2 MIN READ

2022 Bob Cassling Scholarship Winners Announced

The 2022 Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarships have been awarded. “We created these scholarships to support Cassling’s mission to strengthen community healthcare,” said Cassling CEO Mike Cassling, “We believe that knowledge is strength. The

Top 10 Best Practices For Gender-Affirming Care

Jun 21, 2022 • 9 MIN READ

Top 10 Best Practices For Gender-Affirming Care

June is Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate than by ensuring the gender-diverse community feels affirmed in healthcare spaces! A significant number of gender-diverse individuals report having aversive experiences in healthcare

Symbia Pro.specta SPECT/CT Scanner Cleared By FDA

Jun 15, 2022 • 5 MIN READ

Symbia Pro.specta SPECT/CT Scanner Cleared By FDA

Offers enhanced SPECT and CT imaging functionalities, including 64-slice CT and automated SPECT motion correction, as well as automated workflow myExam Companion intuitive workflow guides user to achieve consistent exam results quickly and

Healthcare Supply Chains and Imaging System Delivery

Jun 9, 2022 • 6 MIN READ

Healthcare Supply Chains and Imaging System Delivery

Until 2021, U.S. healthcare organizations had little trouble acquiring the medical products needed to care for patients. Most were able to operate on a “just-in-time” methodology, placing and procuring needed products and supplies only

Keeping Teams Connected with Your Healthcare Mission

Jun 3, 2022 • 6 MIN READ

Keeping Teams Connected with Your Healthcare Mission

Simply put, your organization’s healthcare mission is a promise. Wrapped up in a simple statement are the core beliefs and guiding principles that create an environment where promises can be kept — not just to the patients you serve, but

Dan Boone Celebrates 20 Years With Cassling

May 18, 2022 • 3 MIN READ

Dan Boone Celebrates 20 Years With Cassling

When it comes to customer service, one person has been a boon to Cassling’s unmatched experience for more than two decades. Field Service Engineer Dan Boone joined Cassling in 2002 after working with Siemens Healthineers Nuclear Medicine

7 Tips to Boost Marketing for Healthcare Providers

May 13, 2022 • 8 MIN READ

7 Tips to Boost Marketing for Healthcare Providers

In many areas of the country, patient levels still haven’t reached where they were pre-pandemic. A small but significant portion of your patient base may still be hesitant to enter a healthcare facility for everything from preventive

Uniting Your Multi-Site Imaging Processes Following a Merger or Acquisition

Apr 29, 2022 • 6 MIN READ

Uniting Your Multi-Site Imaging Processes Following a Merger or Acquisition

The era of healthcare consolidation continues. As noted by the Advisory Board, the Department of Health and Human Services recently came out with a landmark report that found, in a span ranging from 2016 to 2021, a whopping 350 hospitals

Comfort Health Solutions

Apr 21, 2022 • 1 MIN READ

Comfort Health Solutions

Available for Cassling customers with existing installations as well as those planning future patient spaces, Comfort Health Solutions has developed an exclusive line of environmental theming and visual art products that transform the

Comfort Health Solutions

Available for Cassling customers with existing installations as well as those planning future patient spaces, Comfort Health Solutions has developed an exclusive line of environmental theming and visual art products that transform the

What can easier patient positioning do for CT services?

Apr 13, 2022 • 1 MIN READ

What can easier patient positioning do for CT services?

When your primary and secondary service areas span about 67,832 miles with a population of approximately 136,000 people, clinical accuracy and efficiency is essential. One year ago, Great Plains Health installed a new SOMATOM X.cite. Gregg

The State of Rural Healthcare Closures (and 3 Possible Solutions)

Apr 8, 2022 • 5 MIN READ

The State of Rural Healthcare Closures (and 3 Possible Solutions)

According to a new study by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform (CHQPR), over 40% of rural U.S. hospitals are at risk of closing in the near future. For many small communities, rural hospitals are the lone provider of all

Joel Otto's Career Celebrated as a Standard for World-Class Customer Service

Mar 31, 2022 • 3 MIN READ

Joel Otto's Career Celebrated as a Standard for World-Class Customer Service

If there’s one thing Joel Otto is known for, it’s the close relationships he creates with his customers. Many Field Service Engineers who had the privilege of knowing Joel over his 20 years at Cassling expressed their admiration of Joel's

Cassling Leadership Institute Returns with a Focus on Leadership Fundamentals

Mar 25, 2022 • 4 MIN READ

Cassling Leadership Institute Returns with a Focus on Leadership Fundamentals

Healthcare professionals today face more challenges than at any other time in history. The pandemic was a catalyst for an extraordinary amount of change, on your team, in your hospital, and maybe even in your professional career. You and

Profit Analysis: Mobile MRI system vs. In-house Free.Max MR scanner

Mar 18, 2022 • 1 MIN READ

Profit Analysis: Mobile MRI system vs. In-house Free.Max MR scanner

While installed MRI systems have long been commonplace for large, urban area providers, rural hospitals often choose to rely on mobile units due to less predictable patient volumes and capital limitations. The healthcare market is

6 Ways to Simplify: Lean on Cassling as Your Strategic Healthcare Partner

Mar 4, 2022 • 5 MIN READ

6 Ways to Simplify: Lean on Cassling as Your Strategic Healthcare Partner

If there is one thing I know for sure, it’s that there is not enough time in the day or enough medical professionals to keep up with the growing needs in healthcare today. Look at any hospital career page or the job board of a medical

Kathy Osborne Recognized with Ken Vetter Integrity & Strategy Award

Feb 25, 2022 • 2 MIN READ

Kathy Osborne Recognized with Ken Vetter Integrity & Strategy Award

A leader. Mentor. Educator. And a very fast driver. These words describe Cassling legend Ken Vetter, the first employee to join the company in 1984. He started under company founder Bob Cassling and served as vice president until he

From the CEO's Desk: Lessons on Leadership, Service and Supporting the Community

Feb 23, 2022 • 2 MIN READ

From the CEO's Desk: Lessons on Leadership, Service and Supporting the Community

Mike Cassling, CEO of Cassling and CQuence Health Group was featured on February's issue of Midlands Business Journal. The article discusses Mike's dedication to maintaining Cassling and CQuence's stellar reputation in healthcare and

The Growing Trend of Precision Medicine

Feb 18, 2022 • 4 MIN READ

The Growing Trend of Precision Medicine

One positive thing to come out of the pandemic (we like to be glass-half-full when we can) is the speed at which we’re embracing the digital transformation in healthcare. Precision medicine is more tangible than ever, with new technologies

6 Tips to Motivate, Retain and Attract Staff Through Difficult Times

Feb 11, 2022 • 6 MIN READ

6 Tips to Motivate, Retain and Attract Staff Through Difficult Times

Tips to encourage and retain your team in today's healthcare environment... Remember back in the early months of 2020, when the surge of patients into hospitals was heralded as unprecedented? Well, it’s 2022, and these unprecedented times

Healthcare Heroes

As we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic, we know this is a challenging time for everyone, especially the healthcare heroes working on the front lines. We thank you for your ongoing courage, compassion and commitment to taking care of

Three Must-Haves for Office-Based Labs Opening in 2020

In this Cassling Trend Report, you’ll discover three absolutely essential components for opening an Office-Based Lab or Ambulatory Surgery Center in 2020. After reviewing the healthcare market, we believe the OBLs and ASCs that have these

Redefining CT: Photon-counting technology is revolutionary

Jan 21, 2022 • 5 MIN READ

Redefining CT: Photon-counting technology is revolutionary

NAEOTOM Alpha opens up a new era of medical imaging It’s not every day I post a blog talking about a specific Siemens product. But it’s not every day a new technology like photon-counting computed tomography (CT) comes along. In fact, it’s

5 Resolutions for Imaging Professionals in 2022

Jan 7, 2022 • 5 MIN READ

5 Resolutions for Imaging Professionals in 2022

In 2022, take the time to focus on you. The last couple years have taught us that our goals are best when they focus on our overall wellbeing—not some lofty ideal of mental or physical perfection. That means less dieting and less extreme

Top Articles of 2021 Point to Key Trends of 2022

Jan 3, 2022 • 6 MIN READ

Top Articles of 2021 Point to Key Trends of 2022

What a year. Despite the ups and downs of the pandemic, healthcare providers continue to navigate an unprecedented situation with bravery, tenacity and compassion that more than meets the challenge. Is it any wonder then that some of our

What can easier patient positioning do for CT services?

When your primary and secondary service areas span about 67,832 miles with a population of approximately 136,000 people, clinical accuracy and efficiency is essential.

Profit Analysis: Mobile MRI system vs. In-house Free.Max MR scanner

While installed MRI systems have long been commonplace for large, urban area providers, rural hospitals often choose to rely on mobile units due to less predictable patient volumes and capital limitations. The healthcare market is

How to Sway Your Execs on a Hospital Tech Investment

Learn how to create a tech proposal that wins the hearts and minds of even the most cost-conscious execs. Cassling's E-book, "How to Sway Your Execs on a Hospital Tech Investment," will ensure your first impression is the only impression

The Imaging Equipment Service Playbook

Every investment in an imaging system has two components to consider: the purchase of the system itself, and the service you’ll need to ensure maximum uptime.

Renowned Research Hospital Relies on 3T MRI + Sentient Suites to Achieve Results

In this Cassling Case Study, the people who use the Sentient Suite every day share their insights and explain why this is the right choice for Boys Town Hospital now and in the future.

Four Ways to Address Labor Shortages on Your Radiology Team

In this Cassling Trend Report, we’ll review the main reasons why there's a severe talent shortage and explain the four ways that facilities of all sizes can attract qualified individuals to join their teams.

Ultimate Imaging Service Comparison Worksheet

Use this side-by-side comparison to see how other vendors stack up against Cassling’s award-winning imaging service department.

Happy Holidays from Your Partners at Cassling!

Dec 22, 2021 • 1 MIN READ

Happy Holidays from Your Partners at Cassling!

We wish you and your family a safe, healthy and happy holiday season. We can’t thank you enough for trusting Cassling for your imaging equipment and service needs in 2021! To close out the year, Cassling President Kyle Salem and I decided

RSNA 2021: AI, Novel Technologies and a Push for Social Change

Dec 10, 2021 • 4 MIN READ

RSNA 2021: AI, Novel Technologies and a Push for Social Change

Another RSNA Annual meeting is in the books. The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) held its 2021 event in Chicago from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2. After last year’s virtual program, the world’s largest medical imaging forum returned with

Siemens Healthineers Introduces New Advanced Liver Analysis Feature with Acuson Sequoia Ultrasound System

Nov 30, 2021 • 3 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Introduces New Advanced Liver Analysis Feature with Acuson Sequoia Ultrasound System

Ultrasound Derived Fat Fraction (UDFF) is a new measurement tool to aid physicians in the overall assessment of hepatic steatosis. UDFF on the ACUSON Sequoia is the only ultrasound technology to classify hepatic steatosis as an index value

Thanksgiving and The Power of Gratitude

Nov 22, 2021 • 3 MIN READ

Thanksgiving and The Power of Gratitude

Thanksgiving is the obvious time of the year people start to think about what they’re grateful for. And at Cassling, we’re so profoundly thankful for all the diagnostic imaging professionals we work with throughout the year. We can’t say

Siemens Healthineers Announces FDA Clearance of Mammography Reading and Workflow Optimization Solutions

Nov 22, 2021 • 3 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Announces FDA Clearance of Mammography Reading and Workflow Optimization Solutions

MAMMOVISTA B.smart software accelerates workflow for breast image analysis teamplay Mammo Dashboard tool helps monitor breast imaging KPIs and optimize workflows Siemens Healthineers has announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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

Nov 16, 2021 • 2 MIN READ

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.

Siemens Healthineers Launches World’s First CT Scanner With Photon-Counting Technology

Nov 16, 2021 • 6 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Launches World’s First CT Scanner With Photon-Counting Technology

NAEOTOM Alpha excels in all technical parameters related to image quality Increase in resolution and reduction in radiation dose means jump in image quality impossible with conventional CT scanners Cleared for clinical use in U.S. and

Creating a Culture of Coaching

Nov 16, 2021 • 2 MIN READ

Creating a Culture of Coaching

Coaching has become one of the most critical yet value-adding competencies for a leader in any organization. If you want to improve overall performance as an organization or department, you won't accomplish it by adding new and expensive

Siemens Healthineers collaborating on world’s first carbon-neutral radiology imaging service

Nov 15, 2021 • 1 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers collaborating on world’s first carbon-neutral radiology imaging service

Siemens Healthineers is working to make the imaging world a more sustainable place. They’re collaborating with a west coast academic medical center in creating the world’s first carbon-neutral radiology imaging service. They’re also

3 Ways to Reduce Patient Anxiety in Diagnostic Imaging

Nov 1, 2021 • 3 MIN READ

3 Ways to Reduce Patient Anxiety in Diagnostic Imaging

Diagnostic imaging is an important part of a patient’s journey through both health and illness. But their interaction with this highly technical, sophisticated equipment and process can be daunting and produce a high level of anxiety, even

Cassling Partners with Comfort Health Solutions

Oct 25, 2021 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling Partners with Comfort Health Solutions

Cassling is proud to announce its partnership with Comfort Health Solutions (CHS) to provide immersive, anxiety-reducing environmental experiences to diagnostic imaging patients of all ages. Diagnostic imaging is an important part of a

Trends in Ultrasound 2022: Shear Wave Elastography

Oct 25, 2021 • 2 MIN READ

Trends in Ultrasound 2022: Shear Wave Elastography

Chronic liver disease (CLD) and cirrhosis are major health problems in the United States. In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control reported that 4.5 million adults were diagnosed with liver disease. In 2019, CLD and cirrhosis claimed more

Siemens Healthineers Announces First U.S. Install Of LUMINOS Lotus Max Fluoroscopy/Radiography System

Oct 18, 2021 • 3 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Announces First U.S. Install Of LUMINOS Lotus Max Fluoroscopy/Radiography System

New York’s Long Island Jewish Valley Stream is first U.S. site to install this premium, remote-controlled system, which provides a high level of clinical versatility. Flow in system operation ensures smooth and seamless workflows for

Rad Tech Week 2021 and Revolutionary New CT Technology

Oct 11, 2021 • 2 MIN READ

Rad Tech Week 2021 and Revolutionary New CT Technology

National Radiologic Technology Week is an annual celebration of rad techs across the nation. It was first celebrated by the ASRT in 1979 to commemorate Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen’s 1895 discovery of the x-ray. Today, it’s also become a time

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021: A Call to Action

Oct 4, 2021 • 5 MIN READ

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021: A Call to Action

Every October, we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Just two years ago, right now, you were probably rolling out your women’s health wellness fairs and promoting your mammography services online and in local papers and magazines. So

Siemens Healthineers announces FDA 510(k) clearance of NAEOTOM Alpha, the world’s first photon-counting CT

Oct 1, 2021 • 3 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers announces FDA 510(k) clearance of NAEOTOM Alpha, the world’s first photon-counting CT

NAEOTOM Alpha is the world’s first photon counting Computer Tomograph First new major technological improvement for Computed Tomography (CT) imaging in nearly a decade Revolutionary images provided by photon-counting CTs, more people all

3 Reasons You Should Attend 'Investing in You' Virtual Summit 2.0

Sep 24, 2021 • 6 MIN READ

3 Reasons You Should Attend 'Investing in You' Virtual Summit 2.0

Earn (Free!) CE credits, attend great sessions and have fun! Once upon a time, in a world far different than the one we currently live in, we held an annual, in-person Investing in You (IIU) educational seminar in Omaha, Nebraska, hosting

Trends in Ultrasound 2022

Sep 20, 2021 • 4 MIN READ

Trends in Ultrasound 2022

New Ultrasound technology in detecting liver lesions, ultrasound’s role in the fight against COVID-19, and more… Are the days of invasive tests behind us? Not yet. But ultrasound is bringing us closer than ever before, and liver imaging

Siemens Healthineers adds pathway for lung cancer to its AI-based clinical decision support software

Sep 9, 2021 • 4 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers adds pathway for lung cancer to its AI-based clinical decision support software

New AI solution enables personalized decision making along the lung cancer pathway Facilitates patient management and case reviews by combining into a single dashboard Second pathway for AI-Pathway Companion after pathway for prostate

Siemens Healthineers Announces FDA Clearance of SOMATOM X.ceed Premium Single-Source CT Scanner

Sep 6, 2021 • 4 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Announces FDA Clearance of SOMATOM X.ceed Premium Single-Source CT Scanner

High-speed, low-dose scanner enables consistent, high-quality imaging in cardiac and trauma settings Includes myExam Companion intelligent user interface and new myNeedle Companion for planning and guidance of CT-guided interventional

6 Ways to Celebrate Your Sonography Squad

Sep 2, 2021 • 5 MIN READ

6 Ways to Celebrate Your Sonography Squad

October Means Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month! Sonographers are superheroes. Even before the pandemic began in 2020, they were working hard on the frontlines, often unsung. But while COVID-19 may have provided additional exposure for

What is Interventional Pulmonology?

Aug 20, 2021 • 4 MIN READ

What is Interventional Pulmonology?

Part One in a Two-Part series on Interventional Pulmonology and Diagnostic Imaging The healthcare industry, and medicine, are constantly evolving and innovating. One of the relatively new fields in pulmonology medicine is interventional

TeamViewer and Siemens Healthineers Form Partnership to Enable New Remote Scanning Service WeScan For Diagnostic Imaging

Aug 16, 2021 • 3 MIN READ

TeamViewer and Siemens Healthineers Form Partnership to Enable New Remote Scanning Service WeScan For Diagnostic Imaging

Partnership enables new digital business model for Siemens Healthineers Important step in combating shortage of skilled radiology technologists Siemens Healthineers has recently started offering its customers WeScan. WeScan is a new

5 Ways to Make a Better World

Aug 9, 2021 • 4 MIN READ

5 Ways to Make a Better World

Volunteering is a Win-Win for Everyone We all have our reasons for volunteering. For some, it’s just the right thing to do. Others work to further their careers, a cause, their community, company or industry. It doesn’t really matter the

Jul 29, 2021 • 3 MIN READ

Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarships Provide Financial Aid to Rad Techs

The $4,000 scholarships provide financial assistance to rad techs continuing their education or expanding their credentials The 2021 Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarships were recently awarded to two radiologic technologists through

Big Decisions: 13 Things to Consider When Choosing a Service Vendor

Jul 23, 2021 • 5 MIN READ

Big Decisions: 13 Things to Consider When Choosing a Service Vendor

Whether you’re a new imaging system owner or have had your equipment for some time, its maintenance deserves as much thought and consideration as the original decision of which system to buy. It’s not a matter of if you should have a

Siemens Healthineers announces FDA clearance of MAGNETOM Free.Max 80 cm MR scanner

Jul 1, 2021 • 3 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers announces FDA clearance of MAGNETOM Free.Max 80 cm MR scanner

Company's smallest, most lightweight scanner uses less than 1 liter of helium and no quench pipe Combines 0.55 field strength with deep learning technologies Siemens Healthineers announces the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance

Tana Phelps Honored with Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award

Jun 11, 2021 • 3 MIN READ

Tana Phelps Honored with Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award

Cassling Marketing Manager Tana Phelps was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2021 Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award. The award, named after Cassling’s founder, Bob Cassling, honors his legacy of excellent customer service and

Wholehearted Mental Wellness: Leading with a Resilient Perspective

Jun 2, 2021 • 1 MIN READ

Wholehearted Mental Wellness: Leading with a Resilient Perspective

As healthcare industry professionals, we often wear thick emotional armor at work. That armor can interfere with truly being in touch with our emotions and emotional challenges. In this Brene Brown-inspired webinar, I’ll help you discover

How to Sway Your Execs on a Hospital Tech Investment

May 20, 2021 • 1 MIN READ

How to Sway Your Execs on a Hospital Tech Investment

Congrats! You’re ready to make a department or enterprise level tech investment for your healthcare organization. So what's standing in your way? The Board. They’re the ones you need to impress, with a tech proposal that will give even the

Jerry Glenn ‘The Go-To Guy’ Celebrates 35 Years of Service Excellence

May 11, 2021 • 5 MIN READ

Jerry Glenn ‘The Go-To Guy’ Celebrates 35 Years of Service Excellence

Anyone who has spent time with Jerry Glenn knows there is no comparison when it comes to Jerry’s technical abilities. Since joining Cassling as a Field Service Engineer (FSE) in 1986, Jerry has developed a reputation as one of the best in

The Imaging Equipment Service Playbook

Apr 30, 2021 • 1 MIN READ

The Imaging Equipment Service Playbook

Download this e-Book to learn: The 10 things to look for in an equipment service provider 20 questions to ask your prospective equipment service provider A real-life example to show the true impact of downtime on the bottom line An

Mobile Surgical C-arms

Apr 21, 2021 • 1 MIN READ

Mobile Surgical C-arms

In a busy surgical suite, the need for fast, high-quality images is paramount. A mobile C-arm that is difficult to operate can frustrate surgical teams, waste time and increase operating costs. Siemens Healthineers' C-arm portfolio is

Siemens Healthineers completes acquisition of Varian, strengthening its position as a holistic partner in healthcare

Apr 15, 2021 • 4 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers completes acquisition of Varian, strengthening its position as a holistic partner in healthcare

Transformative combination accelerates the company’s impact on global healthcare and establishes a strong partner for customers and patients along the entire cancer care continuum and for many of the most threatening diseases Varian

Motivation Innovation: How to Inspire Peak Performance from Your Team

Apr 14, 2021 • 3 MIN READ

Motivation Innovation: How to Inspire Peak Performance from Your Team

Motivation is inherent in leadership. Whether or not you take the view that leaders can actually motivate someone or that they can only establish the environment for employees to BE motivated, our organizations expect us as leaders to get

Cassling Leadership Institute 2021 Focuses on Resilience for Healthcare Leaders

Apr 5, 2021 • 4 MIN READ

Cassling Leadership Institute 2021 Focuses on Resilience for Healthcare Leaders

For the third year in a row, Cassling and Bellevue University have partnered to provide unique, thought-provoking webinars for existing and emerging healthcare leaders. The 2021 program will focus on resilience, mental wellness and other

3 Considerations from Imaging Departments When Selecting a Service Provider

Mar 31, 2021 • 7 MIN READ

3 Considerations from Imaging Departments When Selecting a Service Provider

There are certain things that just go together. Peanut butter and jelly. Roentgen and the X-ray. Rad techs and “Your X-ray is a skelfie” jokes. Excellent customer service from a service provider... these, too, should go together, but

Siemens Healthineers Announces FDA Clearance of Biograph Vision Quadra PET/CT Scanner

Mar 19, 2021 • 2 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Announces FDA Clearance of Biograph Vision Quadra PET/CT Scanner

Large 106 cm axial PET field of view enables simultaneous whole-body imaging from top of head to thigh Industry’s most sensitive extended field of view scanner¹ designed for clinical and research use Siemens Healthineers has announced the

3D Breast Tomosynthesis ROI Calculator

Mar 5, 2021 • 1 MIN READ

3D Breast Tomosynthesis ROI Calculator

With the addition of a 3D Digital Breast Tomosynthesis system, you’re able to bill for an additional CPT code in addition to the base mammogram procedure. That means you could be earning more revenue on every single exam. With this ROI

Friends and Colleagues Remember Cassling Legend Ken Vetter

Feb 22, 2021 • 8 MIN READ

Friends and Colleagues Remember Cassling Legend Ken Vetter

Ken Vetter had many admirable qualities. Friends and colleagues who have been at Cassling over the decades can attest to his honesty, his kindness, his compassion, his generosity, and so much more. But if there was one single thing just

MULTIX Impact C Ceiling-Mounted DR System Cleared By FDA

Feb 18, 2021 • 3 MIN READ

MULTIX Impact C Ceiling-Mounted DR System Cleared By FDA

New version of established floor-mounted unit also cleared myExam Companion user interface on both systems helps technologists of every experience level achieve consistently high image quality Siemens Healthineers has announced the Food

Solutions to Common COVID-Related Imaging Challenges

Feb 12, 2021 • 7 MIN READ

Solutions to Common COVID-Related Imaging Challenges

To say the pandemic altered the imaging landscape would be the understatement of the century. After the initial shock to the collective system, when elective procedures were effectively cancelled and questions about capacity and resource

Cios Flow Mobile C-Arm Cleared By FDA

Feb 10, 2021 • 2 MIN READ

Cios Flow Mobile C-Arm Cleared By FDA

Helps enable more efficient, patient-friendly surgical interventions Multidisciplinary functionality supports high-capacity utilization and economic efficiency Siemens Healthineers has announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

SHARP FM X-ray

Feb 3, 2021 • 1 MIN READ

SHARP FM X-ray

A state-of-the-art system built for smaller facilities, SHARP FM is where high-quality imaging meets enormous value. MAX Image Quality. Max Slim digital detector offers consistently reliable performance, achieving high image quality at

Shawn Pew Supplies Clinical Knowledge, Leadership and Humor for 20 Years

Jan 28, 2021 • 4 MIN READ

Shawn Pew Supplies Clinical Knowledge, Leadership and Humor for 20 Years

When Shawn Pew came to Cassling two decades ago, he brought years of invaluable experience as a radiologic technologist with him, ensuring his interactions with hospitals and clinics around the state were backed up with the kind of

Cassling to Provide Fast, Affordable COVID Testing to Midwest Hospitals

Jan 19, 2021 • 4 MIN READ

Cassling to Provide Fast, Affordable COVID Testing to Midwest Hospitals

Through a partnership with the Lincoln, Nebraska-based MatMaCorp, Cassling is offering hospitals in five states an in-house, 2-hour COVID-19 batch testing solution that has been granted Emergency Use Authorization by the Food and Drug

Still Time to Apply for Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship

Jan 18, 2021 • 2 MIN READ

Still Time to Apply for Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship

The deadline for this scholarship application has passed. Please check back in late 2021 for more details. The scholarship, which honors the late founder of Cassling, a Midwest medical imaging equipment sales and service organization,

Cassling’s Most Popular Content of 2020

Jan 5, 2021 • 4 MIN READ

Cassling’s Most Popular Content of 2020

The year 2020 is behind us (cue the collective sigh of relief), but even in such trying times, the resilience of healthcare workers around the country has been truly inspiring. Not only were technologists, sonographers, radiologists and

McCurtain Memorial Hospital 3D Mammography Case Study

Read the case study to find out what steps MMH took to achieve its goal and how partnering with Siemens Healthineers’ 3D breast tomosynthesis technology made the difference.

The Do's and Don'ts of Consumerism in Imaging

Much has been made of healthcare consumerism in the past couple years, yet we still haven’t arrived at a point where all clinics and hospitals encourage choice or emphasize transparency in policies and pricing.

3 Signs Your Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Service Provider is Legit

“What you don’t know can hurt you” is a phrase that applies to pretty much every area of life, including the process of deciding upon and ultimately purchasing the diagnostic imaging equipment service needed by your hospital or imaging

How Contrast Changed the Game for Liver Ultrasound in the US

Many leaders in the ultrasound field believe there will be additional applications approved sooner rather than later. In this Cassling trend report, Brian explains how contrast is being used in the diagnosis of liver lesions and its impact

The Ultimate Guide to Improving Ultrasound Lab Ergonomics

This White Paper discusses the ergonomic advances designed exclusively to accommodate the comfort of the sonographer, plus a number of small changes you can make to your own routine that can greatly reduce your risk of injury.

New Vs. Used Diagnostic Imaging Parts: 3 Things to Consider

Before you decide on parts for your MRI, CT, C-arm or cath lab equipment, take note of three considerations—beyond the obvious “new” or “used” label—that will guide you on your parts purchasing path.

Ultrasound Fleet Standardization: Pros and Cons

Download Cassling’s report to learn about the pros and cons of fleet standardization, along with three tips to consider when embarking on the process.

A Retrofit Solution to Prevent Revenue Loss from Non-digital X-ray Payment Cuts

If you’re like many imaging facilities, pressure is mounting to standardize on a fully digital radiography solution. The good news is that Siemens has a noninvasive retrofit solution to digitize and standardize your detector fleet while

3 Lessons for Radiology on the Shift to Value

The Affordable Care Act has caused radiology to focus on value more than ever before. With initiatives like the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement, Congress continues to push legislation that shifts

CHI Health St. Elizabeth Improves Care and Remains Competitive with a Refurbished Interventional Lab

Minimally invasive procedures help improve outcomes with less risk to the patient, faster recovery and decreased cost. And in today’s financially burdened environment, cost is always a consideration. CHI Health St. Elizabeth, a 260-bed

Improving Transapical TAVI & Intraoperative Imaging in Cardiac Surgery

Several years ago, an 83-year-old female patient received two coronary stents and a pacemaker implantation as a result of two-vessel disease. The patient was also suffering from increased airway resistance. These comorbidities, overall

Transition to Digital X-Ray Fueled by Declining Medicare Reimbursement

Enforced by CMS and the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS), reimbursement cuts for non-digital X-ray services are in full effect. Specifically, payment for X-rays using film are reduced by 20 percent, and payment for

What You Need to Know About XR-29 Compliance

Download Cassling’s XR-29 white paper to learn more about the standard, its applicability and to see example reimbursement calculations.

Innovative Solutions Help Hospitals Combat Dire Staffing Shortages

Dec 30, 2020 • 6 MIN READ

Innovative Solutions Help Hospitals Combat Dire Staffing Shortages

With the new year upon us, the winter resurgence of COVID-19 has overwhelmed U.S. hospitals and brought a collective staffing strain to a near breaking point. According to HHS data, as of mid-November, nearly a quarter of U.S. facilities

Cios Flow Mobile C-Arm Introduced By Siemens Healthineers

Dec 22, 2020 • 2 MIN READ

Cios Flow Mobile C-Arm Introduced By Siemens Healthineers

• Easy-to-use system helps make surgical interventions more efficient and patient-friendly • Multidisciplinary functionality supports high-capacity utilization and economic efficiency

MULTIX Impact C Ceiling-Mounted Digital X-Ray Unveiled

Dec 17, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

MULTIX Impact C Ceiling-Mounted Digital X-Ray Unveiled

• New version of established MULTIX Impact floor-mounted unit also debuts • Both systems feature MyExam Companion user interface to help technologists of every experience level achieve consistently high image quality

LUMINOS Lotus Max Fluoroscopy/Radiography System Makes Its Debut

Dec 9, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

LUMINOS Lotus Max Fluoroscopy/Radiography System Makes Its Debut

• Remote-controlled system delivers seamlessly integrated fluoroscopic and radiographic imaging for high degree of clinical versatility • Automatically reduces patient radiation dose via dedicated organ programs without compromising image

AI-Rad Companion Organs RT Intelligent Software Assistant Cleared By FDA

Dec 4, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

AI-Rad Companion Organs RT Intelligent Software Assistant Cleared By FDA

• AI-based software automates contouring process for organs at risk during radiation therapy planning • Latest member of growing AI-Rad Companion family of intelligent software assistants

Imaging System Virtual Demos Provide Flexibility, Safety in Trying Times

Nov 30, 2020 • 5 MIN READ

Imaging System Virtual Demos Provide Flexibility, Safety in Trying Times

Imagine a scenario where your department’s decade-old MRI scanner is on its last legs. But your team is busier than ever, and the goal of keeping you and your team safe prevents travel to an in-person demo. You need a new scanner, but you

University of Iowa, Cassling and Siemens Healthineers Establish 10-Year Value Partnership

Nov 12, 2020 • 4 MIN READ

University of Iowa, Cassling and Siemens Healthineers Establish 10-Year Value Partnership

The ten-year partnership will help expand access to imaging technology, artificial intelligence tools, research and workforce development opportunities. Omaha, Neb. – November 11, 2020 – Cassling, Siemens Healthineers and University of

Virtual Demos

Nov 5, 2020 • 1 MIN READ

Virtual Demos

When investing in an imaging system that's going to make a difference in the lives of your patients, you need to know its capabilities inside and out. With free, customizable Virtual Demos hosted by Cassling and Siemens Healthineers, you

Joe Matthews Celebrates 35 Years of Service Excellence

Nov 3, 2020 • 1 MIN READ

Joe Matthews Celebrates 35 Years of Service Excellence

Please join us in extending a heartfelt congratulations to Joe Matthews, Vice President of Service, who recently celebrated 35 years with Cassling! You can read more about Joe's journey from Field Service Engineer to VP in this article,

Values, Ethics & Culture: The Wind in Our Sails

Oct 30, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

Values, Ethics & Culture: The Wind in Our Sails

Our values, ethics and especially our organizational culture fill our sails and propel us forward. I consistently tell my students and organizations this when it comes to leadership. These three things are what fill us up. They literally

YSIO X.pree Intelligent Radiography System Cleared By FDA

Oct 29, 2020 • 4 MIN READ

YSIO X.pree Intelligent Radiography System Cleared By FDA

• Ceiling-mounted X-ray system includes MyExam Companion intelligent user interface to guide technologist through exam workflow • New myExam 3D Camera contains features to accelerate clinical workflow Siemens Healthineers has announced the

Siemens Healthineers Debuts New Version of c.cam Cardiac SPECT System in the U.S.

Oct 21, 2020 • 1 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Debuts New Version of c.cam Cardiac SPECT System in the U.S.

• Easy-to-install system with reclining patient chair and Windows cybersecurity package provides low total cost of ownership Siemens Healthineers has introduced a new version of its c.cam dedicated cardiac nuclear medicine system to the

Cassling Resources Support Urology and Prostate Health Awareness

Sep 15, 2020 • 5 MIN READ

Cassling Resources Support Urology and Prostate Health Awareness

September marks two important events, each focused on an aspect of healthcare overlooked by far too many patients until it’s too late. Urology Awareness Month and National Prostate Health Month, each happening this month, emphasize the

ACUSON Redwood Ultrasound System

Sep 14, 2020 • 1 MIN READ

ACUSON Redwood Ultrasound System

The new ACUSON Redwood™ ultrasound system is designed to deliver premium image quality, exceptional performance, and greater workflow efficiency within the constraints of limited resources and tightening budgets. Focus on your patients'

Strategy: Charting the Course in Healthcare

Sep 10, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

Strategy: Charting the Course in Healthcare

Strategy and leadership go hand in hand. One of the things I like about organizational strategy is that it takes creative, innovative and brave leadership to move an organization into the unknown. It’s like sailing into uncharted waters.

MRI Interpretation Assistants Cleared By FDA

Sep 3, 2020 • 4 MIN READ

MRI Interpretation Assistants Cleared By FDA

• AI-Rad Companion Brain MR for Morphometry Analysis automatically measures volumetric changes in brain • AI-Rad Companion Prostate MR for Biopsy Support segments prostate for targeted biopsy under MRI and ultrasound fusion imaging The

Cassling Connects Top Rural Hospital with State-of-the-Art CT System

Aug 27, 2020 • 4 MIN READ

Cassling Connects Top Rural Hospital with State-of-the-Art CT System

Great Plains Health reaffirms its commitment to patients by debuting the SOMATOM X.Cite, the second CT of its kind in the entire nation, an installation made possible by the team at Cassling. The SOMATOM X.Cite is capable of providing

There’s Nothing Squirrely About Tyler Driever’s 20 Years of Service

Aug 26, 2020 • 4 MIN READ

There’s Nothing Squirrely About Tyler Driever’s 20 Years of Service

Cassling team members learn to expect the unexpected when they respond to service calls at customer facilities. But one service call pushed that old adage to its absolute limit when Field Service Engineer (FSE) Tyler Driever discovered a

SOMATOM On.site Mobile CT Scanner Cleared By FDA

Aug 21, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

SOMATOM On.site Mobile CT Scanner Cleared By FDA

• Mobile CT scanner reimagines head imaging of critically ill patients by enabling patients and staff to remain in ICU The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the SOMATOM On.site, a mobile head computed tomography (CT) scanner

Mike Tinsley Celebrates 20 Years of Mentorship and Customer Service

Aug 5, 2020 • 4 MIN READ

Mike Tinsley Celebrates 20 Years of Mentorship and Customer Service

“He does not always tell me what I think I want to hear, but tells me what I need to hear!” That quote from Robert Boxum sums up about everything you could ever want in a Field Service Engineer (FSE). Mike Tinsley celebrates his 20th

Answering the Call for Help from Healthcare and Imaging Professionals

Jul 31, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

Answering the Call for Help from Healthcare and Imaging Professionals

The country continues to reel from the pandemic, and our hearts go out to nurses, doctors, technologists and other healthcare team members who have dedicated themselves to helping patients during these extraordinary times. Earlier in the

Urology Health Takes Center Stage with Free Resources for Healthcare Teams

Jul 24, 2020 • 4 MIN READ

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

Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Employee and Organizational Conflict

Jul 8, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Employee and Organizational Conflict

One of the things I often hear from leaders, regardless of what industry they are in, is that they want to know what to do about difficult employees or situations. Invariably, it has something to do with some kind of conflict they are

Need Help? Dana Downs Has You Covered For Over 20 Years

Jul 7, 2020 • 5 MIN READ

Need Help? Dana Downs Has You Covered For Over 20 Years

It’s the little things you remember. When asked to share memories about Dana Downs on the eve of her 20th anniversary with Cassling, her friends and colleagues almost universally mentioned her enthusiasm, support, knowledge and welcoming

Putting Together the Imaging Modality Puzzle

Jul 6, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

Putting Together the Imaging Modality Puzzle

The following guest blog comes courtesy of Cheryl S. Turner, EdD., R.T., (R)(T), Director of Global Education and Training; Legion Healthcare Partners. Dr. Turner will be hosting an Investing In You webinar on Thursday, July 9 entitled,

Ask the Experts: How to Market to Patients in the COVID-19 Era

Jun 26, 2020 • 1 MIN READ

Ask the Experts: How to Market to Patients in the COVID-19 Era

Complimentary Marketing and Communications Planning Sessions to Succeed in the COVID-19 Era & Beyond Cassling’s marketing team is offering complimentary 30-minute Q&A sessions with healthcare organizations seeking marketing or

Resuming Breast Imaging in the Aftermath of COVID-19

Jun 22, 2020 • 10 MIN READ

Resuming Breast Imaging in the Aftermath of COVID-19

The following has been reposted with permission from DocPanel. It is estimated that as of June, 10 million mammograms have been deferred due to COVID-19 related restrictions. With a slow lift of lockdowns, this number is expected to grow

Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced; Next Application Period Coming Later This Year

Jun 18, 2020 • 2 MIN READ

Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced; Next Application Period Coming Later This Year

The ASRT Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, has announced the recipients of the two $4,000 scholarships, awarded to healthcare professionals continuing their medical imaging education and

Imaging Equipment Service During an Elective Procedure Ramp-Up

Jun 15, 2020 • 5 MIN READ

Imaging Equipment Service During an Elective Procedure Ramp-Up

As the pandemic continues, healthcare systems across the country find themselves confronting a wide range of scenarios. Some states have been able to ramp elective procedures back up while others are confronting a surge of COVID cases that

The Kevin Kraciun Guarantee: 35 Years of Service Excellence

Jun 12, 2020 • 4 MIN READ

The Kevin Kraciun Guarantee: 35 Years of Service Excellence

Anyone who’s spent any time with Field Service Engineer (FSE) Kevin Kraciun understands how committed he is to making sure equipment is in the best shape possible for customers and patients. In fact, Kevin is so confident in his ability to

Imaging Marketing Tips for a COVID-19 World

Jun 5, 2020 • 8 MIN READ

Imaging Marketing Tips for a COVID-19 World

Every state has now begun the long, arduous process of opening back up in some capacity. Whereas elective procedures were temporarily put on hold in many areas of the country, the focus has now turned to getting patients in for those exams

Cassling Equipment Service Increases Flexibility to Meet Hospital Needs

Jun 3, 2020 • 2 MIN READ

Cassling Equipment Service Increases Flexibility to Meet Hospital Needs

After taking time to carefully examine and be sensitive to COVID-19's effect on hospital operations, Cassling equipment service is once again offering preventive maintenance and modifications. Joe Matthews, Vice President of Service,

Online Continuing Education for Imaging Skyrockets in 2020

Jun 1, 2020 • 5 MIN READ

Online Continuing Education for Imaging Skyrockets in 2020

If you’re an imaging professional who finds themselves spending more time online seeking continuing education opportunities, you’re not alone. To give you a little peek behind the curtain, Cassling has seen unprecedented demand for our

Mike Cassling Celebrates 35 Years of Philanthropy, Employee Support and Business Leadership

May 21, 2020 • 8 MIN READ

Mike Cassling Celebrates 35 Years of Philanthropy, Employee Support and Business Leadership

This year, Cassling celebrates the 35-year anniversary of the one team member who just so happens to share a name with our company itself. Mike Cassling started on the Cassling sales team, but it wasn’t long before he was making an impact

Ultrasound in the Age of COVID-19

May 15, 2020 • 6 MIN READ

Ultrasound in the Age of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has tested our healthcare system like never before, and physicians are leaning on imaging providers to provide diagnostic testing for patients who are expected to have or are suffering from the virus. One area

Brian Bailey’s Career Marked by Mentorship, Generosity and Exceptional Service

May 14, 2020 • 4 MIN READ

Brian Bailey’s Career Marked by Mentorship, Generosity and Exceptional Service

If there’s one thing Brian Bailey is known for, it’s his helpful nature. Many Field Service Engineers (FSEs) who had the privilege of knowing Brian over his nearly 27 years at Cassling called out how willing he was to give back to those

Self-Care Tips for Imaging Professionals

May 8, 2020 • 7 MIN READ

Self-Care Tips for Imaging Professionals

All across the country, healthcare experts are stepping up to provide essential care services to those most in need. While many industries have enabled employees to work from home in order to halt the spread of the coronavirus, healthcare

Healthcare Heroes

Apr 29, 2020 • 1 MIN READ

Healthcare Heroes

As we continue to face the coronavirus pandemic, we know this is a challenging time for everyone, especially the healthcare heroes working on the front lines. We thank you for your ongoing courage, compassion and commitment to taking care

Imaging System Infection Control in the Age of COVID-19

Apr 17, 2020 • 6 MIN READ

Imaging System Infection Control in the Age of COVID-19

Imaging is playing a critical role in the fight against COVID-19 as healthcare teams attempt to assess what’s going on inside each patient. With this comes an increased need to ensure adequate infection control procedures. If a patient has

Who’s the Captain? Healthcare Leaders at the Helm

Apr 8, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

Who’s the Captain? Healthcare Leaders at the Helm

Whether you’re driving a bus, a plane or a boat, there’s no question that effective leaders have a significant role in getting people and organizations to where they need to go. Being a leader implies that you are able to move the needle

Six Elements of a Crisis Communication Plan

Apr 7, 2020 • 12 MIN READ

Six Elements of a Crisis Communication Plan

In the frantic pace of our workday we often are so consumed with to-do lists and juggling multiple deadlines that we push the projects that aren’t “immediate” to next month, next quarter or even next year. While this strategy may work for

MOBILETT Elara Max

Mar 30, 2020 • 1 MIN READ

MOBILETT Elara Max

The MOBILETT Elara Max is here to help fight COVID-19 side by side with healthcare professionals. Make infection control a priority with a mobile X-ray system that’s built to be different. With patient safety in mind, Siemens Healthineers

Leadership Courses for Healthcare: An Invitation to Invest in Yourself

Mar 26, 2020 • 5 MIN READ

Leadership Courses for Healthcare: An Invitation to Invest in Yourself

It’s early days yet for 2020. But already, the year is presenting many vexing questions for healthcare leaders. How should responsible health system leaders respond to the outbreak of COVID-19? Will the Affordable Care Act survive its

An Update from Cassling's President on COVID-19

Mar 25, 2020 • 1 MIN READ

An Update from Cassling's President on COVID-19

Cassling President Kyle Salem provides an update on the company's COVID-19 response and thanks healthcare workers for their dedication. First and foremost, our hearts go out to everyone affected by the coronavirus. This really is an

Mar 13, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

A Message from Cassling's President on our Coronavirus Response

Cassling President Kyle Salem addresses the precautions Cassling is taking to keep its employees and customers safe. Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the rapidly evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation. This is an unprecedented

Joel Otto Honored with Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award

Mar 9, 2020 • 2 MIN READ

Joel Otto Honored with Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award

Field Service Engineer Joel Otto was recently recognized as the recipient of the company’s most prestigious honor, the Bob Cassling Service Excellence Award. Named after Cassling’s founder, Bob Cassling, the award recognizes employees who

Pat Harvey Celebrates 20-Year Milestone Anniversary

Feb 25, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

Pat Harvey Celebrates 20-Year Milestone Anniversary

Director of Clinical Operations Pat Harvey joined Cassling two decades ago. Since that time, the capabilities of medical imaging have radically increased. Imaging technology has evolved from film processing to completely digital and the

5 Essential Qualities to Look for When Evaluating an Equipment Partner

Feb 18, 2020 • 6 MIN READ

5 Essential Qualities to Look for When Evaluating an Equipment Partner

Choosing an equipment supplier is never easy. The stakes are high. The consequences of picking the wrong one—downtimes, delays, mounting costs—can be disastrous. So, how do you make the right decision? Behind vendors’ sales talk and

A Quick Look Back at 2019

Jan 23, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

A Quick Look Back at 2019

Ultrasound technology. Healthcare podcasts. Leadership education and rad tech scholarships. Another trip to RSNA. And we can't forget our 35th anniversary. A lot has happened over the last year within the imaging field and even here for us

Ben Nelson Celebrates 20-Year Milestone Anniversary

Jan 15, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

Ben Nelson Celebrates 20-Year Milestone Anniversary

Field Service Engineer Ben Nelson joined the company two decades ago, and in that time span, much has changed. Imaging technology has evolved from film processing to completely digital, healthcare organizations have merged to create larger

Siemens Healthineers Debuts CrewPlace Cloud-Based Workforce Platform

Jan 6, 2020 • 3 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Debuts CrewPlace Cloud-Based Workforce Platform

Platform allows healthcare organizations to optimize workforce as well as automate assignment and dispatch of full-time technologists Permits on-demand access to Siemens Healthineers-aggregated labor pool outside of a healthcare

SOMATOM X.cite CT Scanner Cleared by FDA

Dec 26, 2019 • 5 MIN READ

SOMATOM X.cite CT Scanner Cleared by FDA

• myExam Companion intelligent user interface concept guides technologists through complex clinical tasks • myExam Companion automatically adapts scans based on A.I.-trained clinical decision trees to simplify image acquisition parameters

Three Must-Haves for Office-Based Labs Opening in 2020

Dec 19, 2019 • 1 MIN READ

Three Must-Haves for Office-Based Labs Opening in 2020

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

AI-Based MRI Assistants Introduced

Dec 17, 2019 • 5 MIN READ

AI-Based MRI Assistants Introduced

• New applications in AI-Rad Companion family of software assistants designed to ease burden of routine activities for radiologists • AI-Rad Companion Brain MR for Morphometry Analysis provides result tables on volumetric changes in brain

Mobile CT System Makes Its Debut

Dec 11, 2019 • 3 MIN READ

Mobile CT System Makes Its Debut

• Mobile CT scanner enables patient to remain in the ICU while connected to monitors and devices • Allows staff to remain in the ICU rather than transport patient to radiology At the 105th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the

RSNA 2019 Showcases the Future of Imaging

Dec 10, 2019 • 6 MIN READ

RSNA 2019 Showcases the Future of Imaging

Last week marked one of my favorite times of the year, an opportunity to network with professionals in the imaging space and to get a peek at the exciting innovations that lie just around the corner. I’m speaking, of course, about RSNA.

Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship Supports Rad Tech Education

Nov 26, 2019 • 2 MIN READ

Bob Cassling Memorial Scholarship Supports Rad Tech Education

The scholarship, which honors the late founder of Cassling, a Midwest medical imaging equipment sales and service organization, will provide financial support to rural healthcare professionals seeking a degree or certification in the

CT Systems for Radiation Therapy Planning Make Their Debut

Nov 20, 2019 • 3 MIN READ

CT Systems for Radiation Therapy Planning Make Their Debut

Update: These systems have been cleared by the FDA and are now available in US markets. Please contact your Cassling representative to learn more! SOMATOM go.Sim and SOMATOM go.Open Pro designed specifically to address challenges in RT

First Pediatric-Outfitted ARTIS Pheno Installed in Omaha

Nov 14, 2019 • 4 MIN READ

First Pediatric-Outfitted ARTIS Pheno Installed in Omaha

A first-of-its-kind heart catheterization lab is now at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center. Omaha, Neb - Nov. 14, 2019 – Children are not just small adults; they have unique needs that require highly specialized expertise. At

ARTIS Icono Angiography Systems Cleared by FDA

Nov 11, 2019 • 4 MIN READ

ARTIS Icono Angiography Systems Cleared by FDA

ARTIS icono biplane system enables wide variety of neuroradiology and abdominal imaging procedures ARTIS icono floor single-plane system permits vascular, interventional cardiology, surgical, and oncology procedures Product family designed

Digital X-ray ROI Calculator

Nov 7, 2019 • 1 MIN READ

Digital X-ray ROI Calculator

Facilities that continue to use computed radiography (CR) are missing out on key revenue streams because of penalties in the form of payment reductions. The penalties are even harsher for those who still use film X-rays. What's more, those

Ten Years of Rad Tech Week Celebrations

Nov 6, 2019 • 1 MIN READ

Ten Years of Rad Tech Week Celebrations

It’s National Rad Tech Week, and Cassling is once again helping you celebrate with posters, games and all kinds of free materials. 2019 marks ten years of Cassling helping healthcare professionals around the country recognize the important

Emotional Intelligence: Shared Thinking for Workplace Success

Oct 30, 2019 • 4 MIN READ

Emotional Intelligence: Shared Thinking for Workplace Success

Emotional intelligence has been touted as the secret ingredient for success in the workplace. Well, it’s time to let the secret out of the bag. We need to have a conversation about emotional intelligence and the role it plays with

Investing In You 2019 Brings the Radiology Community Together

Oct 29, 2019 • 6 MIN READ

Investing In You 2019 Brings the Radiology Community Together

That’s a wrap on Investing In You 2019! Every year, Cassling brings together radiology professionals for two days of continuing education, hands-on demos of innovative imaging equipment, networking and professional development. Over the

Increase Mammogram Volume with These 6 Steps

Oct 25, 2019 • 9 MIN READ

Increase Mammogram Volume with These 6 Steps

You know breast cancer screenings are important. The general public knows breast cancer screenings are important. Your own patients know breast cancer screenings are important. So why don’t you have more patients coming in for their

ACUSON Redwood Meets Demand for Cost-Effective, Premium Ultrasound

Oct 22, 2019 • 3 MIN READ

ACUSON Redwood Meets Demand for Cost-Effective, Premium Ultrasound

Advanced applications enable precise lesion detection and characterization AI-powered tools help reduce exam burden and increase efficiency Lightweight, portable design allows easy transport and use across clinical departments Siemens

4 Steps to Improving the Ultrasound Patient Experience

Oct 18, 2019 • 6 MIN READ

4 Steps to Improving the Ultrasound Patient Experience

The technical component of sonography is only part of the picture. That’s not exactly a controversial statement. Most clinics and hospitals pride themselves on the premium level of care they provide to patients, and that includes showing

Customers and Colleagues Commemorate Ed Holub’s 20-Year Anniversary, His Dedication and One Very Distinctive Laugh

Oct 4, 2019 • 4 MIN READ

Customers and Colleagues Commemorate Ed Holub’s 20-Year Anniversary, His Dedication and One Very Distinctive Laugh

When asking Field Service Engineer (FSE) Ed Holub’s colleagues what they appreciate most about Ed, more than one remarked that, in addition to his expertise in equipment service and his willingness to do everything possible to provide a

Rad Tech Week 2019

Oct 3, 2019 • 1 MIN READ

Rad Tech Week 2019

Get ready for a rad National Radiologic Technology week this year with our Totally RAD swag! Recognize the important roles within radiology and celebrate your team with help from Cassling. New this year are toolkit options for various

Modern Mammo: What’s New, Old and Saving Lives in 2020

Sep 26, 2019 • 5 MIN READ

Modern Mammo: What’s New, Old and Saving Lives in 2020

Clinical solutions for women’s health are more varied than they’ve ever been. Recommendations for breast screenings still emphasize the importance of an annual or a biannual mammogram, yet patients who put off the procedure or only come in

Times Change — But Values and Friendly Faces Remain

Sep 20, 2019 • 6 MIN READ

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

Investing In You - Omaha Seminar

Sep 18, 2019 • 1 MIN READ

Investing In You - Omaha Seminar

Attend Cassling’s Investing in Her and Investing in You seminar in Omaha, Nebraska, with sessions on women’s health, market updates, panel presentations, equipment demos, key tips to work with teams and more! When: October 1-2, 2019 Where:

6 Reasons Not to Miss 'Investing in You – Omaha'

Sep 12, 2019 • 6 MIN READ

6 Reasons Not to Miss 'Investing in You – Omaha'

Every year, we hold our Investing in You (IIU) educational seminar in Omaha, Nebraska, hosting imaging professionals from across the Midwest. For those unfamiliar, this in-person event is an extension of the Investing in You continuing

Siemens Mammography Truck Rolls into Midwest as Part of Nationwide Tour

Sep 5, 2019 • 3 MIN READ

Siemens Mammography Truck Rolls into Midwest as Part of Nationwide Tour

Cassling and Siemens Healthineers have partnered to bring the mobile women’s health experience to a handful of Midwest cities and events, including the October 6 Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK walk at Omaha’s Baxter Arena.

Customer Service, Employee Support Mark 35-Year Cassling Anniversary

Jul 25, 2019 • 3 MIN READ

Customer Service, Employee Support Mark 35-Year Cassling Anniversary

As it celebrates three and a half decades of doing business, Cassling, the Omaha-based imaging provider and advanced partner of Siemens Healthineers, continues to expand its footprint throughout the country, give back to the community and

Renowned Research Hospital Relies on 3T MRI + Sentient Suites to Achieve Results

Apr 26, 2019 • 1 MIN READ

Renowned Research Hospital Relies on 3T MRI + Sentient Suites to Achieve Results

Boys Town National Research Hospital has a unique set of needs when it comes to their Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) capabilities. An internationally recognized leader in clinical and research programs focusing on childhood deafness and

Health System CEO Talks Rural Healthcare, ACOs and More

Mar 28, 2019 • 7 MIN READ

Health System CEO Talks Rural Healthcare, ACOs and More

"We continue to invest heavily in imaging and imaging continues to be one of those geese that lays the golden egg for us." Cassling President Kyle Salem, PhD, recently sat down with Bob Senneff, President and CEO at Graham Health System in

Health System CEO Talks Rural Healthcare, ACOs and More - Part 2

Mar 22, 2019 • 7 MIN READ

Health System CEO Talks Rural Healthcare, ACOs and More - Part 2

The following is Part 2 of an interview transcript with Bob Senneff, edited for clarity and length. Listen to the full podcast and read Part 1 here. The Current State of Healthcare Kyle Salem: If we look a little bit further out, say

Mobilett Elara Max Mobile X-ray Receives FDA Clearance

Mar 21, 2019 • 2 MIN READ

Mobilett Elara Max Mobile X-ray Receives FDA Clearance

System’s virtual workstation enhances workflow Advanced security features ensure patient data safety

Four Ways to Address Labor Shortages on Your Radiology Team

Mar 7, 2019 • 1 MIN READ

Four Ways to Address Labor Shortages on Your Radiology Team

There’s a talent shortage in healthcare, and it’s affecting radiology too. Hospitals, health systems and freestanding clinics around the country are struggling to fill essential imaging roles with capable, talented individuals who have the

MAGNETOM Lumina 3T MRI Cleared By FDA

Jan 30, 2019 • 2 MIN READ

MAGNETOM Lumina 3T MRI Cleared By FDA

70-cm Open Bore system with BioMatrix technology expands clinical application by delivering productivity gains and reproducible results Innovision™ in-bore infotainment system designed to allow patients to enjoy various forms of media¹

Multix Impact Digital X-ray System Cleared by FDA

Jan 22, 2019 • 2 MIN READ

Multix Impact Digital X-ray System Cleared by FDA

Floor-mounted digital radiography system features welcoming design and innovative technology for enhanced patient experience Intuitive user interface and graphical program selection can ease technologist workflow

syngo Virtual Cockpit Introduced at RSNA

Jan 15, 2019 • 3 MIN READ

syngo Virtual Cockpit Introduced at RSNA

Software solution expands access to healthcare by enabling remote deployment of experienced technologists to support in-house personnel During the 104th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America

Cassling Connects UNMC with Nebraska's Most Advanced MRI Scanner

Jan 10, 2019 • 6 MIN READ

Cassling Connects UNMC with Nebraska's Most Advanced MRI Scanner

The following press release is re-posted with permission from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Cassling worked directly with UNMC to help them acquire the MAGNETOM Prisma 3T MRI from Siemens Healthineers. A new arrival has

AI-Pathway Companion Supports Decisions along the Clinical Pathway

Jan 8, 2019 • 4 MIN READ

AI-Pathway Companion Supports Decisions along the Clinical Pathway

Expanding precision medicine along the clinical pathway with AI-based decision support Intelligent integration of relevant data helps to accelerate diagnostic and treatment decisions Enables personalized and standardized patient management

Cassling Partners with Bellevue University for New Leadership Series

Jan 4, 2019 • 4 MIN READ

Cassling Partners with Bellevue University for New Leadership Series

The Cassling Leadership Institute features high-quality, evidence-based continuing education tailored to healthcare executives and leaders. OMAHA, Nebraska– After 15 years of providing free, accredited continuing education to healthcare

Siemens Healthineers Debuts Mobilett Elara Max For Patient Safety in Mobile X-ray Imaging

Jan 4, 2019 • 3 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Debuts Mobilett Elara Max For Patient Safety in Mobile X-ray Imaging

Comprehensive IT infrastructure offers advanced security and virtual workstation integration Integrated cable design enables easy cleaning Smooth maneuverability and flexible positioning facilitate patient access and boost efficiency At

New MRI Portfolio Expands Reach of BioMatrix Technology

Dec 28, 2018 • 3 MIN READ

New MRI Portfolio Expands Reach of BioMatrix Technology

New MAGNETOM Lumina¹ 3T 70-cm open-bore MR scanner extends BioMatrix portfolio New software release for MAGNETOM Amira expands clinical applications New Innovision™ in-bore infotainment system for MAGNETOM Sola 1.5T and MAGNETOM Vida 3T

A Radiologist’s Perspective on Prostate MRI

Dec 26, 2018 • 10 MIN READ

A Radiologist’s Perspective on Prostate MRI

Cassling President Kyle Salem, PhD, recently sat down with prostate MRI expert Dr. Arnold Friedman, professor of Clinical Radiology at the University of California-San Francisco, and discussed trends in prostate MRI, its future and its

AI-Based Decision Support Planned for Mammography Reading Software

Dec 20, 2018 • 2 MIN READ

AI-Based Decision Support Planned for Mammography Reading Software

Planned software designed to sort and score cases automatically SmartSort technology designed to reduce workload

Breast Imaging Codes: Your Guide to 2018 and 2019 Changes

Dec 11, 2018 • 1 MIN READ

Breast Imaging Codes: Your Guide to 2018 and 2019 Changes

Are you confident that you’re getting the full reimbursement for breast examinations carried out at your facility? Big changes came to the mammography, tomosynthesis and breast ultrasound reimbursement schedules in 2018, and while those

Multix Impact To Expand Access to High-Quality Digital X-ray Imaging

Dec 10, 2018 • 3 MIN READ

Multix Impact To Expand Access to High-Quality Digital X-ray Imaging

Improves patient experience with welcoming design and innovative technology Eases technologist workflow with intuitive user experience and ergonomic design Delivers accurate, consistent results with positioning guide and camera along with

AI-Rad Companion Chest CT Unveiled By Siemens Healthineers

Dec 5, 2018 • 3 MIN READ

AI-Rad Companion Chest CT Unveiled By Siemens Healthineers

AI-based software assistant enables automated enhanced visualization of CT images of the lungs, heart, and aorta Permits automated structured reporting for radiology examinations

MAGNETOM Altea 1.5T MR Scanner Debuts from Siemens Healthineers

Nov 29, 2018 • 2 MIN READ

MAGNETOM Altea 1.5T MR Scanner Debuts from Siemens Healthineers

70-cm Open Bore system with BioMatrix technology expands clinical applications, delivering consistent quality and rapid return on investment Turbo Suite enables up to 50 percent faster routine clinical exams Innovision in-bore infotainment

Cios Spin Mobile 3D C-Arm Cleared by FDA

Nov 6, 2018 • 2 MIN READ

Cios Spin Mobile 3D C-Arm Cleared by FDA

(Nov. 6, 2018)- Siemens Healthineers has announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Cios Spin, a new mobile C-arm that delivers precise 3D images for intraoperative quality assurance. By enabling surgeons to perform

FDA Clears MAGNETOM Sola 1.5T MRI Scanner from Siemens Healthineers

Oct 11, 2018 • 3 MIN READ

FDA Clears MAGNETOM Sola 1.5T MRI Scanner from Siemens Healthineers

(Oct. 9, 2018) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the MAGNETOM Sola, a 1.5 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner from Siemens Healthineers that brings groundbreaking BioMatrix technology to the 1.5T market. This

Siemens Healthineers Introduces Two Education and Workforce Solutions

Aug 8, 2018 • 2 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Introduces Two Education and Workforce Solutions

(Jul. 19, 2018) — Siemens Healthineers is debuting the FlexForce Coach performance consulting and FlexForce Tech staffing solutions, which are designed to educate and improve the workflow of radiologic and laboratory technologists.

Cassling to Begin Servicing Ultrasound Equipment in Midwest Territory

Jul 1, 2018 • 2 MIN READ

Cassling to Begin Servicing Ultrasound Equipment in Midwest Territory

(Omaha, Neb.) —Beginning July 1, 2018, Cassling, an Advanced Partner of Siemens Healthineers, will assume primary responsibility of its customers’ ultrasound equipment service throughout its Midwest territory of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas,

Siemens Healthineers launches Acuson Sequoia to address industry challenges in ultrasound imaging

Jun 22, 2018 • 5 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers launches Acuson Sequoia to address industry challenges in ultrasound imaging

(Jun. 21, 2018) — Siemens Healthineers has announced the launch of its new ultrasound system, the Acuson Sequoia. The new Acuson Sequoia, a general imaging ultrasound system, was developed in response to one of the most prevalent

Ultimate Imaging Service Comparison Worksheet

Jun 15, 2018 • 1 MIN READ

Ultimate Imaging Service Comparison Worksheet

When you’re comparing service contracts, you can’t depend on the price tag to tell the whole story. Understanding exactly what’s included in your service contract will help you assess the value of your vendor and make the best decision

FDA Clears Biograph Vision PET/CT System From Siemens Healthineers

Jun 11, 2018 • 3 MIN READ

FDA Clears Biograph Vision PET/CT System From Siemens Healthineers

(Jun. 4, 2018) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Biograph Vision, a new positron emission tomography/computed tomography system from Siemens Healthineers that delivers a new level of precision in PET/CT imaging.

FDA Clears SOMATOM go.All, SOMATOM go.Top CT Scanners From Siemens Healthineers

Apr 19, 2018 • 3 MIN READ

FDA Clears SOMATOM go.All, SOMATOM go.Top CT Scanners From Siemens Healthineers

(Apr. 18, 2018) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the SOMATOM go.All and SOMATOM go.Top computed tomography (CT) systems from Siemens Healthineers. These additions to the company’s go. CT platform expand its concept

McCurtain Memorial Hospital 3D Mammography Case Study

Apr 5, 2018 • 1 MIN READ

McCurtain Memorial Hospital 3D Mammography Case Study

Located in a medically underserved and financially challenged county in southeast Oklahoma, McCurtain Memorial Hospital is home to one of the highest rates of breast cancer death in the United States. It’s an alarming statistic that

FDA Clears SOMATOM Edge Plus CT System From Siemens Healthineers

Apr 3, 2018 • 3 MIN READ

FDA Clears SOMATOM Edge Plus CT System From Siemens Healthineers

(Apr. 4, 2018) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the SOMATOM Edge Plus computed tomography (CT) system from Siemens Healthineers, which features the FAST (Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies) Integrated Workflow

Siemens Healthineers Announces FDA Clearance of MAMMOMAT Revelation Mammography System

Mar 27, 2018 • 3 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Announces FDA Clearance of MAMMOMAT Revelation Mammography System

(Mar. 27, 2018) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared MAMMOMAT Revelation, a premium mammography platform from Siemens Healthineers with the new InSpect integrated specimen imaging tool and the new HD Breast Biopsy

At ACC, Siemens Healthineers introduces a portable cardiovascular-dedicated ultrasound system

Mar 8, 2018 • 3 MIN READ

At ACC, Siemens Healthineers introduces a portable cardiovascular-dedicated ultrasound system

(Mar. 8, 2018) — At the American College of Cardiology’s 67th Annual Scientific Session and Expo, Siemens Healthineers launched its new portable cardiovascular ultrasound solution, the ACUSON Bonsai. According to a recent study, 34 million

Siemens Healthineers launches ACUSON Juniper next-generation ultrasound system

Mar 6, 2018 • 3 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers launches ACUSON Juniper next-generation ultrasound system

(Mar. 1, 2018) — Siemens Healthineers has launched the ACUSON Juniper, a new ultrasound system with advanced applications and imaging performance while featuring a lightweight, ergonomic design and complete maneuverability for use across a

The Do's and Don'ts of Consumerism in Imaging

Feb 28, 2018 • 1 MIN READ

The Do's and Don'ts of Consumerism in Imaging

Much has been made of healthcare consumerism in the past couple years, yet we still haven’t arrived at a point where all clinics and hospitals encourage choice or emphasize transparency in policies and pricing. It’s time to fix that, by

FDA Clears GOKnee3D MRI Application from Siemens Healthineers

Feb 20, 2018 • 2 MIN READ

FDA Clears GOKnee3D MRI Application from Siemens Healthineers

(Feb. 19, 2018) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared GOKnee3D, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) application from Siemens Healthineers that significantly reduces the time required to perform comprehensive diagnostic

3 Signs Your Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Service Provider is Legit

Jan 31, 2018 • 1 MIN READ

3 Signs Your Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Service Provider is Legit

Service expenses can account for as much as 10 percent of the cost of your multi-million dollar fleet of diagnostic imaging equipment. That means every question you ask is worthwhile. “What you don’t know can hurt you” is a phrase that

How Contrast Changed the Game for Liver Ultrasound in the US

Dec 20, 2017 • 1 MIN READ

How Contrast Changed the Game for Liver Ultrasound in the US

“Ultrasound has grown leaps and bounds since I started in the field two decades ago. However, until now, we had not evolved beyond the ability to obtain better pictures. We got prettier pictures but not many new diagnostic tools. This has

Siemens Healthineers Redefines Biopsy Workflow With New MAMMOMAT Revelation Mammography System

Dec 5, 2017 • 4 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Redefines Biopsy Workflow With New MAMMOMAT Revelation Mammography System

Siemens Healthineers unveiled MAMMOMAT Revelation,¹ the company’s new premium mammography platform, at the 103rd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 at Chicago’s

The Ultimate Guide to Improving Ultrasound Lab Ergonomics

Nov 28, 2017 • 1 MIN READ

The Ultimate Guide to Improving Ultrasound Lab Ergonomics

So much attention has been placed on improving the patient experience that it’s easy to lose sight of the sonographer’s comfort as well. The rise of portable equipment means that sonographers are at greater risk for injuries related to

Siemens Healthineers Strengthens CT Portfolio with Four New Systems

Nov 28, 2017 • 8 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Strengthens CT Portfolio with Four New Systems

At the 103rd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, Siemens Healthineers presented its new computed tomography (CT) scanner portfolio,

First-ever 7 Tesla MRI Cleared for Diagnostic Imaging

Oct 30, 2017 • 2 MIN READ

First-ever 7 Tesla MRI Cleared for Diagnostic Imaging

Translate 7T research power into clinical care with MAGNETOM Terra. The world's first 7 Tesla (7T) MRI, the MAGNETOM Terra system from Siemens Healthineers, has been cleared for clinical imaging by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

New Vs. Used Diagnostic Imaging Parts: 3 Things to Consider

Jul 18, 2017 • 1 MIN READ

New Vs. Used Diagnostic Imaging Parts: 3 Things to Consider

Maybe you remember it or you’ve caught it on YouTube: the Wendy’s commercial from the 1980s, featuring a non-Wendy’s fast food worker trying to sell a processed chicken sandwich by saying “parts is parts.” Just like Wendy’s believes

Cassling Prepares for Future with Additions to Leadership Team

Jul 6, 2017 • 2 MIN READ

Cassling Prepares for Future with Additions to Leadership Team

Mike Cassling, CEO of Cassling OMAHA, NEB. (July 6, 2017) – Cassling announced that current President and CEO Mike Cassling has named Kyle Salem, Ph.D., as the company’s President. While Cassling will continue as CEO and shape the future

FDA Clears MAGNETOM Vida 3T MRI System From Siemens Healthineers

Jun 15, 2017 • 4 MIN READ

FDA Clears MAGNETOM Vida 3T MRI System From Siemens Healthineers

The new MAGNETOM Vida MRI system offers a more user-friendly system that features new technology with increased accuracy, flexibility, and speed. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the MAGNETOM Vida 3 Tesla (3T) magnetic

Cassling & Its Parent Company Earn ‘Best Place to Work in Healthcare’ Distinction

May 30, 2017 • 2 MIN READ

Cassling & Its Parent Company Earn ‘Best Place to Work in Healthcare’ Distinction

Omaha, Neb. (May 30, 2017) – Cassling's parent company, CQuence Health Group, has earned a place on Modern Healthcare’s “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” roster for the fifth year-in-a-row. The recognition program, now in its 10th year,

Cassling's Parent Company, CQuence Health Group, Recognized for Business Excellence

May 15, 2017 • 1 MIN READ

Cassling's Parent Company, CQuence Health Group, Recognized for Business Excellence

Omaha, Neb. (May 10, 2017) CQuence Health Group, the parent company for Cassling, was among 10 Omaha-area businesses to be recognized by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce for business excellence. CQuence's specific award was given to

New SOMATOM go. CT Platform From Siemens Healthineers Receives FDA Approval

Apr 10, 2017 • 5 MIN READ

New SOMATOM go. CT Platform From Siemens Healthineers Receives FDA Approval

Mobile workflow of new platform’s two systems – SOMATOM go.Now and SOMATOM go.Up – controlled via tablet and remotely to increase patient interaction The new go. CT platform offers a unique, single-room concept designed for lower

FDA Approves High Definition Breast Tomosynthesis From Siemens Healthineers

Apr 6, 2017 • 3 MIN READ

FDA Approves High Definition Breast Tomosynthesis From Siemens Healthineers

New EMPIRE technology applies iterative and machine learning algorithms that provide a clearer, more concise 3D breast reconstruction Siemens Healthineers has announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved High

Ultrasound Fleet Standardization: Pros and Cons

Mar 28, 2017 • 1 MIN READ

Ultrasound Fleet Standardization: Pros and Cons

Most ultrasound fleets consist of diverse brands, models and versions. This can leave imaging departments and facilities with dozens of variations—impeding productivity and complicating maintenance, training, upgrades and more. One way to

ARTIS pheno C-arm Angiography System Cleared By FDA

Mar 15, 2017 • 4 MIN READ

ARTIS pheno C-arm Angiography System Cleared By FDA

· Developed to help hospitals combat infection and enable effective cleaning

A Retrofit Solution to Prevent Revenue Loss from Non-digital X-ray Payment Cuts

Mar 13, 2017 • 1 MIN READ

A Retrofit Solution to Prevent Revenue Loss from Non-digital X-ray Payment Cuts

If you’re like many imaging facilities, pressure is mounting to standardize on a fully digital radiography solution. The good news is that Siemens has a noninvasive retrofit solution to digitize and standardize your detector fleet while

FDA Clears Cost-efficient MAGNETOM Sempra MRI System From Siemens Healthineers

Feb 14, 2017 • 4 MIN READ

FDA Clears Cost-efficient MAGNETOM Sempra MRI System From Siemens Healthineers

1.5 Tesla, 60-cm MRI system offers innovative applications to improve competitiveness and potentially address profitability System includes standardized, automated workflows for nearly 75 percent of MRI exams Siemens Healthineers has

Checklist: Is Your Facility Ready for Imaging Equipment Installation?

Feb 1, 2017 • 1 MIN READ

Checklist: Is Your Facility Ready for Imaging Equipment Installation?

Cassling wants to ensure that you open your new facility on time and within budget. To make it easy for you, we’ve created a checklist of what conditions must be met prior to imaging equipment installation.

A CT Scanner Ideal for Kids, Just Like the Hospital It’s Going in

Nov 18, 2016 • 4 MIN READ

A CT Scanner Ideal for Kids, Just Like the Hospital It’s Going in

First U.S.-installed CT scanner of its kind going in at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Omaha, NE (Nov. 18, 2016) – Parents and doctors alike know that children have unique needs—their active bodies are hard to keep

Oct 7, 2016 • 2 MIN READ

Cassling’s Parent Company Recognized as a 'Best Place to Work in Healthcare'

Omaha, Neb. (Oct. 7, 2016) – For the fourth straight year, Cassling's parent company—CQuence Health Group—has earned a top spot in the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” ranking by Modern Healthcare magazine and Best Companies Group. This

On X-ray's Birthday, Healthcare Professionals Recognized for Being 'Superheroes in Imaging'

Oct 4, 2016 • 2 MIN READ

On X-ray's Birthday, Healthcare Professionals Recognized for Being 'Superheroes in Imaging'

Healthcare organizations across the country will celebrate the many contributions that X-rays have made to the field of medicine during 2016 National Radiologic Technology Week, Nov. 6-12. The weeklong event acknowledges the work of

FDA Clears SOMATOM Drive CT System From Siemens Healthineers

Aug 29, 2016 • 4 MIN READ

FDA Clears SOMATOM Drive CT System From Siemens Healthineers

(Aug. 29, 2016) New high-performance dual source CT scanner enables precise diagnostics in pediatrics, cardiology, oncology, and emergency medicine System’s new tin filter and low-voltage capabilities help to reduce patient X-ray dose and

Siemens Healthineers Announces First Install of Multitom Rax Twin Robotic X-ray System

Jun 29, 2016 • 4 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers Announces First Install of Multitom Rax Twin Robotic X-ray System

June 29, 2016 Patients benefit from this new system because it allows physicians to perform a broad array of clinical imaging applications in a single imaging room without ever having to move the patient. University of Utah Health Care

FDA Approves Stand-alone 3D Screening With Siemens Tomosynthesis Platform

May 19, 2016 • 2 MIN READ

FDA Approves Stand-alone 3D Screening With Siemens Tomosynthesis Platform

May 18, 2016 In reader study, Mammomat Inspiration with Tomosynthesis Option is first DBT solution to show superior results to 2D as stand-alone 3D exam. 3D-only use increases cancer detection and decreases recall rates by an average of 19

May 4, 2016 • 2 MIN READ

Siemens Healthineers - The New Brand Name for Siemens' Healthcare Business

May 4, 2016 Today Siemens Healthcare unveiled its new brand name Siemens Healthineers. The new brand underlines Siemens Healthcare's pioneering spirit and its engineering expertise in the healthcare industry. It is unique and bold and best

3 Lessons for Radiology on the Shift to Value

Apr 8, 2016 • 1 MIN READ

3 Lessons for Radiology on the Shift to Value

There’s one thing about the Affordable Care Act that almost everyone can agree on: the shift to value has fundamentally changed the healthcare industry. Hospitals and healthcare providers are increasingly being rewarded more for the

CHI Health St. Elizabeth Improves Care and Remains Competitive with a Refurbished Interventional Lab

Mar 14, 2016 • 1 MIN READ

CHI Health St. Elizabeth Improves Care and Remains Competitive with a Refurbished Interventional Lab

How a Refurbished System Improves Interventional Radiology Minimally invasive procedures help improve outcomes with less risk to the patient, faster recovery and decreased cost. And in today’s financially burdened environment, cost is

Siemens Announces FDA Clearance of Three New Mobile C-arms in Cios Line

Mar 10, 2016 • 3 MIN READ

Siemens Announces FDA Clearance of Three New Mobile C-arms in Cios Line

With new Cios Fusion, Cios Connect and Cios Select, Siemens’ expanded Cios family now offers mobile C-arms for every facility and budget protocols. (March 10, 2016) – Siemens Healthcare has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug

Improving Transapical TAVI & Intraoperative Imaging in Cardiac Surgery

Mar 1, 2016 • 1 MIN READ

Improving Transapical TAVI & Intraoperative Imaging in Cardiac Surgery

Several years ago, an 83-year-old female patient received two coronary stents and a pacemaker implantation as a result of two-vessel disease. The patient was also suffering from increased airway resistance. These comorbidities, overall

Transition to Digital X-Ray Fueled by Declining Medicare Reimbursement

Feb 22, 2016 • 1 MIN READ

Transition to Digital X-Ray Fueled by Declining Medicare Reimbursement

Healthcare providers are once again being encouraged by Congress to update their imaging technology in an effort to reduce care costs and improve care quality and delivery. Beginning January 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

What You Need to Know About XR-29 Compliance

Feb 16, 2016 • 1 MIN READ

What You Need to Know About XR-29 Compliance

Improving patient safety and reducing radiation dose have long been priorities for the medical community and imaging providers. With the turn of the 2016 calendar year, optimizing and managing radiation dose has taken center stage under

Improving TEVAR & Vascular Surgery with High-performance Intraoperative Imaging

Feb 1, 2016 • 1 MIN READ

Improving TEVAR & Vascular Surgery with High-performance Intraoperative Imaging

Strengthening Cardiac Care Through Innovative Technology

Dec 3, 2015 • 1 MIN READ

Strengthening Cardiac Care Through Innovative Technology

Kansas Heart Hospital Improves Patient Outcomes with 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography. When patients in Wichita, Kansas and surrounding communities are sent to Kansas Heart Hospital (KHH) for cardiac care, they know they’re in good

World’s First Twin Robotic X-ray System Meets FDA Approval

Dec 1, 2015 • 4 MIN READ

World’s First Twin Robotic X-ray System Meets FDA Approval

World’s first Twin Robotic X-ray system has uses in radiography, fluoroscopy and angiography, with 3D imaging capabilities. (Nov. 29, 2015) – Siemens Healthcare has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the

FDA Clears Siemens CT Scanners for Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening

Nov 30, 2015 • 4 MIN READ

FDA Clears Siemens CT Scanners for Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening

Siemens has industry's most comprehensive approach to lung cancer screening, using standard low-dose lung protocols. (November 30, 2015) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Siemens Healthcare’s SOMATOM computed tomography

Using Ultrasound Elastography and Shear Waves to Interrogate Tissue Abnormalities

Nov 19, 2015 • 1 MIN READ

Using Ultrasound Elastography and Shear Waves to Interrogate Tissue Abnormalities

The use of an advanced ultrasound technique called shear wave elastography has seen increased utilization in recent years to noninvasively evaluate tissue abnormalities. The technology, which uses force displacement to visualize or measure

The New Era of Cost- and Value-conscious Cardiac Imaging

Nov 9, 2015 • 1 MIN READ

The New Era of Cost- and Value-conscious Cardiac Imaging

Healthcare providers across the country—and even in much of the world—are under enormous pressure to reduce costs and improve care quality. It’s likely no surprise that cardiac imaging is being especially scrutinized—with multiple

Breast Density Notification Laws - Quick Tips to Educate Providers and Patients

Oct 14, 2015 • 1 MIN READ

Breast Density Notification Laws - Quick Tips to Educate Providers and Patients

One of the most noted transformations in healthcare involves patients becoming proactive, well-informed consumers and gatekeepers to their own health. Recent evidence of this includes breast density notification laws that are developing

Cassling Introduces Sentient Personalized Imaging Environments

Sep 15, 2015 • 2 MIN READ

Cassling Introduces Sentient Personalized Imaging Environments

Advanced Technology Puts Patients in Control and Improves Clinical Outcomes (Omaha, Neb., September 15, 2015) – Cassling, a leading dealer of diagnostic medical equipment, announced today that is now offering Sentient Suite environments

What Imaging Providers Can Learn From Retail Clinics

Aug 13, 2015 • 1 MIN READ

What Imaging Providers Can Learn From Retail Clinics

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act and insurance exchanges, millions of Americans are shopping for healthcare and comparing prices like they do at the supermarket or for auto coverage. How do providers adapt to this new dimension of

Five Tips to Streamline Your Lung Cancer Screening Program

Jul 30, 2015 • 1 MIN READ

Five Tips to Streamline Your Lung Cancer Screening Program

Low-dose CT lung cancer screenings are growing in popularity, with hundreds (if not thousands) of hospitals in the consideration or initial stages of program implementation.

University of Iowa Pioneers Lung Research with Next Generation CT Scanners

Jul 20, 2015 • 2 MIN READ

University of Iowa Pioneers Lung Research with Next Generation CT Scanners

Cassling, an Advanced Siemens Partner, Tapped for Installation and Service (Omaha, Neb., July 20, 2015) - Just arrived at the University of Iowa is the first of a pair of next generation computed tomography (CT) systems designed to improve

Breast Density Notification Laws Increase in Legislation

Jun 9, 2015 • 2 MIN READ

Breast Density Notification Laws Increase in Legislation

Omaha, Neb. (June 9, 2015) – About one in eight American women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. A well-established predictor of breast cancer risk is breast density, and new laws are developing across

Cassling is Proud to Partner with Siemens Healthcare for Women's Health, Now Offering 3D Mammography

May 19, 2015 • 3 MIN READ

Cassling is Proud to Partner with Siemens Healthcare for Women's Health, Now Offering 3D Mammography

Omaha, Neb. (May 19, 2015) – Siemens Healthcare received FDA approval on its three-dimensional (3D) digital breast mammography system with tomosynthesis. The state-of-the-art technology provides improved detection of breast cancer, a

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