For Immediate Release
July, 14, 2010

THUMB MRI and CLEVELAND CLINIC SIGN AGREEMENT TO BRING RADIOLOGY SERVICES to RURAL MICHIGAN

Thumb MRI has finalized its agreement with Clinical Medical Services, LLC (CMS), a subsidiary of Cleveland Clinic, to bring a combination of state of the art imaging technology and radiology services to the patients of rural Michigan.  From the patient’s initial scan to report results, the goal will be to deliver an uncompromising level of quality to every patient. 

“This unique service agreement hopes to have a positive impact on patient’s lives and on our referring physicians through our progressive state-of-the-art imaging services and Clinical Medical Services radiology expertise,” said Anand Kancherlapalli, Co-Partner and Co-Founder of Thumb MRI.  “This collaboration offers advantages to our patients and referring physicians by offering the services of over 160 Board certified radiologists with advanced subspecialty training.  Our MRI examinations will be tailored to each patient’s symptomatology, personal medical history, and by their referring physician’s medical specialty,”

“We look forward to this opportunity to help enhance Thumb MRI’s mission to provide excellent services to rural Michigan physicians and their patients” said Paul N. Grooff, MD., Cleveland Clinic Imaging Institute.

About Thumb MRI; Thumb MRI, in a collaborative effort with American Diagnostic Medicine, Caro Community Hospital, Hills and Dales General Hospital, Huron Medical Center, Marlette Regional Hospital, McKenzie Memorial Hospital, and Scheurer Hospital has been bringing state of the art imaging technology to our communities since 1997. 
For more information:  www.thumbmri.com

About Clinic Medical Services;   Clinic Medical Services, LLC is a subsidiary of Cleveland Clinic which provides sub-specialty imaging exam interpretations to facilities in many areas across the United States.  Cleveland Clinic is recognized by many organizations for the quality of care it provides.  U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.     
For more information:  www.starimaging.ccf.org

Contact:
Diane Ruhlman, Director
Phone:  (989) 872-8070
Fax:  (989) 872-5734
Email:  druhlman@thumbmri.com

Anand Kancherlapalli, Co-Partner
Email:  anand@admaccess.com

Sam Kancherlapalli, Co-Partner
Email:  samk@admaccess.com

Thumb MRI Center, LLC
6320 Van Dyke Rd.
Cass City, MI  48726                                           ###

Rural Imaging Center Is Taking Aim At Medical Mistakes In Healthcare

CASS CITY, Michigan, December 21, 2004 –

Thumb MRI Center is taking the initiative to decrease costly medical errors and increase the quality of healthcare by integrating a patented artificial intelligence technology developed by AIdentity Matrix. In addition, a unique work flow process is being developed at the Center to accommodate the interactive technology.

The technology increases the quality of patient care by standardizing and optimizing the work flow processes including accurate data reporting, verifying patient safety questions, and cross validating the exams between the radiologist and the intelligent software. This technology is also capable of directing information processes to create a self-paced, user friendly learning and skill development environment that will give physicians and medical technologists direct and interactive training and testing.

In response to the demand for higher quality testing, Thumb MRI Center has replaced its MRI scanner with the High Field Vantage XGV Short Bore scanner from Toshiba America Medical Systems. This system provides the latest state of the art imaging techniques needed for physicians to make consistent and confident diagnoses.

Many of the large insurance companies are looking at solutions to decrease fraud and medical mistakes. With a joint effort between American Diagnostic Medicine, AIdentity Matrix, and Advanced Diagnostic Imaging, a multi-specialty radiology group, Thumb MRI Center is able to be proactive on decreasing medical mistakes and increasing the quality of care for its patients. “Hopefully, this model will be implemented to other medical centers and institutions nationwide,” says Diane Ruhlman, Director of Thumb MRI Center.

Contact:
Diane Ruhlman, Director
Phone: (989) 872-8070
Fax: 989-872-5734
Email: druhlman@thumbmri.com
http://www.thumbmri.com

Thumb MRI Center, LLC.
6320 Van Dyke Rd.
Cass City, MI 48726