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STEINBERG DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGINGDesignated an ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence
Las Vegas, NV Sep. 17, 2014 — Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging (SDMI) has been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence™ (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR) at multiple locations.The DICOE program, which represents the pinnacle of medical imaging care, is an achievement that goes beyond accreditation to recognize best-quality imaging practices and diagnostic care. This includes a comprehensive assessment of the entire medical imaging enterprise, including structure and outcomes. The DICOE designation recognizes excellence at multiple levels — including the professional staff, the technology and the policies and procedures the organization follows — and superior patient care.“Not only is this a tremendous honor for our organization, it is a testament to the dedication of our entire SDMI Family to the quality of care and service we deliver,” says Managing Partner Dr. David Steinberg. “Our patients tell us they choose SDMI for the excellent patient experience. To have the ACR recognize us as a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, the industry’s highest honor, is icing on the cake!”In order to receive this elite distinction, facilities must be accredited by the ACR in all modalities they provide, and in which the ACR offers an accreditation program. Another requirement is to participate in the Dose Index Registry® and General Radiology Improvement Database, as well as Image Wisely® and Image Gently®. Both Image Wisely® and Image Gently® are campaigns with the objective of lowering the amount of radiation used in medically necessary imaging studies and eliminating unnecessary procedures. Steinberg Diagnostic is the only outpatient radiology practice in Las Vegas, and all of Nevada, that has achieved the highest level of accreditation, Level 3 Honor Roll, with these programs.About the ACRThe ACR, founded in 1924, is one of the largest and most influential medical associations in the United States. The ACR devotes its resources to making imaging and radiation therapy safe, effective and accessible to those who need it. Its 36,000 members include radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, interventional radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians. About Steinberg DiagnosticA leader of medical imaging in the Las Vegas area, SDMI currently operates six outpatient imaging centers throughout the Valley and will celebrate the opening of its seventh location in 2015 in the new Las Vegas Medical District. With each facility accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC), and proudly offering American College of Radiology (ACR) accredited modalities, Steinberg Diagnostic sets the standard on patient care. The company is comprised of 25 radiologists, each board certified by the American Board of Radiology, and a staff of over 350 full time employees.For more information, visit the SDMI website at www.sdmi-lv.com.
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