NEW YORK, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the need for a specialized purchasing program for the healthcare diagnostic imaging community, Creative Source Concepts, Inc. (CSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of JPC and a group purchasing organization (GPO) focused on the diagnostic imaging market, introduced today the Vision Program. The CSC Vision Program is an innovative strategy that takes purchasing film, contrast media, contrast injectors, equipment and personnel radiation monitoring services to a whole new level.
"With the number of outpatient diagnostic imaging procedures being performed at an all time high, diagnostic facilities are purchasing more than ever," said Bob Stewart, CSC's Director of Sales and Diagnostic Imaging Business Development. "CSC along with our Vision Manufacturer Partners envisioned the need for a program that delivers incremental value to diagnostic imaging centers, allowing them to get the most out of their purchases, while helping them meet the demand and strive in this explosive market."
Manufacturers participating in the program include Amersham Health, GE Medical Systems, Global Dosimetry Solutions, Inc., Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc. and Medrad(R).
Vision Participants will also have access to CSC's entire contract portfolio. One of the strongest diagnostic imaging portfolios on the market today, it features contracts for products and services to assist diagnostic imaging centers reduce the cost of delivering quality healthcare services to patients. Another benefit of the program includes CSC's Customer Care Department that is available to assist participants with questions they may have regarding manufacturers, contracts and processes.
Amersham Health
Amersham Health, a business of Amersham, is a leading global pharmaceutical provider of diagnostic and predictive imaging products and services. Amersham Health is dedicated to providing health care professionals with products that expand and improve their diagnostic capabilities and contribute to the treatment of disease. To learn more visit http://www.amershamhealth.com/.
GE Medical Systems
GE Medical Systems is a $10 billion global leader in medical imaging, point-of-care systems, healthcare services, and information technology. Its offerings include networking and productivity tools, clinical information systems, patient monitoring systems, anesthesia and respiratory care, maternal-infant care systems, surgery and vascular imaging, conventional and digital X-ray, dental imaging, computed tomography, electron beam tomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasound and bone mineral densitometry, positron emission tomography, nuclear medicine, and a comprehensive portfolio of clinical and business services. For more than 100 years, health care providers worldwide have relied on GE Medical Systems for high quality medical technology and productivity solutions. For more information, visit the GE Medical Systems Web site at http://www.gemedical.com/.
Global Dosimetry Solutions, Inc.
Global Dosimetry Solutions, Inc. (GDS) is one of the world's largest providers of radiation dosimetry services. Global Dosimetry offers a full range of services for measuring ionizing radiation, primarily through film, thermoluminescent, and track etch technologies. Global Dosimetry also provides the Redi-Dose Electronic Dosimeters for immediate dose and dose rate readings. Leak Test Kits are also available from GDS. Global Dosimetry is accredited by NVLAP in the United States. Visit Global Dosimetry Solutions on the Web at http://www.globaldosimetry.com/.
Konica Minolta Medical Imaging
Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc. is a leading manufacturer/distributor of digital and traditional imaging products for diagnostic use by hospitals, imaging centers, clinics and private practice physicians. Leading products include the Regius family of Computed Radiography systems, the DRYPRO family of laser imagers and image networks, NetStar Image Management Solutions, medical, laser and specialty films and film processing equipment.
Medrad(R)
Medrad, Inc. is a worldwide leading provider of medical devices and services that enable and enhance imaging procedures of the human body. Medrad's product offerings include a comprehensive line of vascular injection systems, magnetic resonance (MR) surface coils and accessory products, and equipment services. In 2003, the company's achievements in quality and business excellence were recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the top honor a U.S. company can receive.
About CSC
Creative Source Concepts, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Joint Purchasing Corporation, was created to service the growing number of entrepreneurial healthcare providers across the country searching for cost- saving solutions once only available to acute care facilities. In addition to offering a wide variety of diagnostic imaging contracts from top manufacturers, CSC's contract portfolio spans the continuum of health care and includes pharmacy, laboratory, medical-surgical supplies, food service and capital equipment agreements. You may visit CSC on the Web at http://www.creativesourceconcepts.com/.
Creative Source Concepts, Inc.CONTACT: Edward A. Cienki, President and CEO of Creative SourceConcepts, Inc., +1-888-430-3100, ecienki@jpc.org
