The American College of Radiology (ACR) has awarded Northeast Radiology the high distinction of being a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE), according to a recent article by the NewsTimes from Danbury, Conn.
The year old program honors programs that demonstrate the highest level of imaging safety, efficiency and quality diagnostic care. Also the staff, innovative technology and equipment used are also considered.
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DANBURY — Northeast Radiology has been awarded the distinction as a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, the company announced recently.
The new national program recognizes practices that demonstrate the highest level of imaging safety, efficiency and quality care. It acknowledges excellence at multiple levels, including professional staff, advanced technology in both diagnostic equipment and IT integrations, and policies and procedures the organization follows.
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If Monty Hall was offering to make you a deal on health care, your best option might be to avoid the door marked “hospital.”
Two new studies show how patients, employers and the federal government can save big bucks on health costs if people choose to get surgeries and other medical treatment at independent outpatient locations, as opposed to hospitals or hospital-operated centers.
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DANBURY — Physicians with Brewster, N.Y.-based Northeast Radiology are hoping to provide some of the latest equipment to their clients through a merger with Housatonic Valley Radiological Associates.
Executives with the practices, which both have Danbury locations, said changes in the health care system and a shared culture of patient care prompted the merger. As part of the effort, the organization will be investing millions of dollars in new equipment for their facilities both here and in New Milford.
“We will be making major investments to upgrade MRI, CT scan, 3D mammography, and ultrasound in the imaging centers,” Dr. Howard Lee, the president of Northeast Radiology, said in a recent statement. “We also will be upgrading the IT infrastructure and facilities to improve the patient experience and to enhance ease of access and service for our patients and referring physicians.”
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‘Multi-million dollar investment’ planned for both locations
BY MICHAEL C. JULIANO REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Northeast Radiology, a Brewster, N.Y.-based provider of medical imaging, has acquired the Danbury and New Milford offices of Housatonic Valley Radiological Associates, or HVRA, which operates a third imaging centers in Southbury.
Northeast Radiology said today in a news release that the merger became effective today, and that both companies will now operate under the Northeast Radiology name.
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