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Increasingly, patients are seeking out image-guided interventional pain procedures to address chronic pain issues. Considered by many to be a preferable alternative to opioid-based treatments, interventional pain procedures represent a growing portion of many healthcare facilities’ revenues. To maximize the profitability of procedures like joint injections, nerve blocks and steroid injections, it’s essential to control… Continue Reading »

The demand for stroke care continues to increase across the nation, particularly in those regions with a large aging population. To provide stroke patients with less invasive treatment options, physicians and clinicians need access to the best high-quality imaging equipment. The OEC 9900 Elite for Neurovascular & Cardiac Care: What You Need to Know For… Continue Reading »

Nearly 15% of the population can be classified as senior citizens – that’s roughly 47.8 million people, as of the last census. And of those 47.8 million people, 92% suffer from at least one chronic condition. Chronic conditions include illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer as well as damage caused by strokes or other… Continue Reading »

When older patients are researching their hip replacement options online, they’re going to find a lot of positive press coverage of same-day hip replacement surgery. The Watson-Jones anterior approach – also known as anterior hip replacement – is a less invasive procedure that can be performed on an outpatient basis. This makes it a more… Continue Reading »

As the year enters its final quarter, the uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act continues. As a result, many health care systems are taking measures to maximize their financial stability. The desire to keep capital expenditures to a minimum must be balanced against the obligation to provide patient care in a timely, efficient manner.  To… Continue Reading »

Highlights from 24X7 Imaging Article Featuring Matthew Blaustein There are many factors for hospital and health care systems decision makers to consider when sourcing a C-arm for their facility. In addition to the unit’s specifications and compliance with extant radiation safety programs, budgetary considerations matter. In an article examining the merits of choosing new or… 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 »

Pain management is one of the fastest growing areas of practice for many health care systems and facilities. With that in mind, you want to be sure you provide your physicians and clinicians with the best possible diagnostic imaging equipment to support their diagnostic and treatment efforts. If you’re considering acquiring a GE-OEC 9800 Super… 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 »

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 »