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Strategic Partnerships

Current market conditions challenge hospitals to meet the demand for outpatient diagnostic imaging services, particularly MRI and CT. Most markets are experiencing double-digit annual volume growth and this trend is expected to continue. Many hospitals are capacity constrained in these modalities because of the increasing demand for them.

As a result, radiology groups increasingly are seeking to become involved in technical component ownership of outpatient imaging centers, particularly in MRI, CT and PET. 

Shields Health Care Group has developed a unique joint venture model to assist hospitals and /or radiology groups address these market dynamics. By providing an advanced operational, marketing and technology / systems infrastructure, and delivering unparalleled service to the referring and patient community, Shields provides exceptional partnership value, allowing the hospital and radiologists to leverage their existing community relationships to increase market share in the outpatient imaging sector.

Specifically, Shields provides expertise in the following areas:

• Venture Development: LLC formation, operating agreements and sub-agreements  
• Center Design / Build Oversight: Location selection, construction management
• Financial Leverage: Exceptional equipment purchase, financing and servicing terms  
• Operational Excellence: Staffing, productivity measurement and management reporting
• Marketing Strategy: Marketing plan development and implementation of strategies
• Image and Data Management: RIS, PACS, Voice recognition and remote services
• Clinical Expertise: Sub specialized interpretive resources and support, as needed 
• Customer Service: Focus on volume growth through superior service elements