STATESVILLE, N.C., May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Mamassist announces an agreement to deliver discounted pricing on its computer-aided detection (CAD) mammography outsourcing program to all Amerinet members.
CAD improves cancer detection rates with sensitivity rates of up to 95 percent, according to an article in the scientific journal Applied Radiology. It helps identify problematic masses, architectural distortions and clustered microcalcifications. By harnessing technology to more accurately identify suspicious areas on patients' mammograms, health care providers improve reading accuracy and early cancer detection.
The Mamassist program allows doctors, clinics and hospitals to provide this service without the expense of purchasing the sophisticated equipment.
Mamassist has the latest in CAD technology to maintain its cutting edge in patient care and utilizes prepaid, computerized, bar-coded distribution systems with a guarantee against loss. Every patient's film is logged into the system, verified for completeness, batched for processing and quality checked again before being returned. All patient privacy regulations are adhered to and the accuracy of the process is verified at least three times.
"We have served over 40,000 patients with complete confidence since inception," said Ken Hoglund, president of Mamassist. "Now, Amerinet members can access this technology at significant savings through the outsourcing agreement."
Through Amerinet, the Mamassist program will be available to more than 1,800 hospitals and 18,000 non-acute care facilities nationwide. According to John Sutton, Sr. contract manager with Amerinet, "Mamassist brings this valuable technology to every MQSA facility. Not all facilities can justify the expense of acquiring CAD equipment, so Mamassist makes CAD services affordable for all."
About Mamassist
Mamassist was created by a physician to bring patients and their caregivers the latest in mammography technology in the easiest and least expensive way. Mamassist's goal is to bring computer-aided detection technology to all facilities performing mammograms. Contact Mamassist at 866-839-4450 or by email to khoglund@mamassist.com.
About Amerinet
Amerinet is one of the most innovative and effective health care group purchasing organizations in the United States, leading the industry in flexibility with Amerinet's commitment to providing supplier choice for its members. Amerinet's national network of companies -- Amerinet Central, Intermountain Health Care and Vector -- has set the standard for customer service for nearly two decades.
More than 1,800 hospitals and 18,000 non-acute care facilities find cost savings and value-added services through Amerinet's comprehensive contract portfolio. Members trust Amerinet to deliver proactive information and integrity.
MamassistCONTACT: Ken Hoglund, president of Mamassist, +1-866-839-4450, orkhoglund@mamassist.com
