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Shields enters into partnership with Children's
Hospital Boston
Current market conditions are creating barriers for 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 over the next several years. Many hospitals are capacity constrained in these modalities, increasing the threat of competitors entering their markets and capturing patient volumes on these high-end services. Meanwhile, radiology groups that are not already outpatient imaging center operators are looking to become involved in technical component ownership, particularly in MRI, CT and PET, to address concerns regarding hospital service levels, per-partner income, recruiting and future practice growth. Some of these groups may lack the time, expertise and focus to pursue market opportunities and address issues such as the hospital contract/interface, financial analysis, project development, and the management and marketing of ongoing operations. 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 off of their existing community relationships to increase market share in the outpatient imaging sector. Specifically, Shields provides expertise in the following areas:
Shields Health Care Group is actively pursuing joint venture opportunities across the country. For more information about our company and
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