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We continue to hear the discouraging news concerning the global supply chain shortage and semiconductor shortage, with their effects being felt across all sectors of our economy. Although these shortages currently show signs of improvement, as stated by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo in late 2021, “You’re going to see continuous but slow improvement,… Continue Reading »

The portable ultrasound is an absolutely indispensable piece of equipment for many medical specialties. Used with cardiac, pain management, OB/GYN, and many other types of patients, the ultrasound is used to quickly and reliably reveal what’s causing patient concerns. Physicians and clinicians also use ultrasound imagery to guide some treatments. Whatever the case may be… Continue Reading »

Hospitals have such a well-established presence in our society that we can overlook the fact that they haven’t always been there, and they might not always be there. A fascinating New York Times editorial, written by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, author of “Prescription for the Future”, tracks the changing role hospitals have played over the years and… Continue Reading »

Are you in a bind because your facility’s main ultrasound system just broke down with a packed schedule and patients lined up out the door? To top it off, you just popped a blood vessel because you have no backup plan and you have absolutely no idea how you are going to handle the rest… Continue Reading »

The cost savings associated with choosing refurbished C-arms will make such acquisitions attractive to facilities facing procurement budget challenges. That’s the main takeaway in More Bang for Your Buck: C-Arm, an article written by Lisa Chamoff, which appears in the March 2015 issue of Dotmed.com. Bluestone Diagnostics founder and CEO Matthew Blaustein is quoted extensively… Continue Reading »

If there’s one thing health care systems administrators know for sure, it’s that every year, they’re asked to accomplish more and more with less and less financial resources. Budgets are really tight out there. It’s harsh, from coast to coast. But the thing is, patient demand for diagnostic imaging hasn’t gone down at all. It’s… Continue Reading »

“Think pink!” headlines are everywhere you look, as our nation embarks on its annual consciousness-raising ritual. The focus is clearly on Breast Cancer, from the NFL players’ pink shoes and towels to a controversial (but inarguably pink!) fracking drill head. It’s a great time for practice administrators and imaging center teams to highlight the critical… Continue Reading »

Great news for ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals and pain management physicians! The OEC diagnostic imaging equipment your clinicians know, trust & need is now available for fantastic prices. Enjoy superior image quality, comprehensive support and a level of customer service when you choose Bluestone Diagnostics! View our selection of Super C-Arms, C-Arms, and Mini C-Arms:… Continue Reading »

No matter where your practice is located, the chances are pretty high that you’ve seen more snow than usual this year. More snow means more shoveling, and more shoveling leads to increased complaints of lower back and hip pain – particularly among older patients and patients from geographic regions where shoveling snow is not a… Continue Reading »

Kids love playing in the snow. Kids especially love playing in the snow if it means they’re out of school for the day. This year, the kids across the nation have been especially happy, as there’s been plenty of snow – and snow days! – to go around. There’s just one problem. Snow, as you… Continue Reading »