The latest in smart table technology, the ergonomic, tiltable table-top uses built-in sensors to accurately load and position the plate into the CDI, while free access from all sides makes removal of the coversheet more ergonomic and eliminates static charge input. Rayus Radiology plans to launch a national marketing campaign with the tagline “shine on.” They hope to “challenge status quo in an industry where radiology is treated as an afterthought, not the first critical step in the diagnosis and proper treatment of disease,” according to the announcement.The new PlateFeeder-S feeds the PlateHandler to deliver fully automated, distortion-free plate transportation for full-size plates, boosting your flexo plate making efficiency. “Us,” meanwhile, points to the firm’s national footprint, while also signifying physicians uniting under one brand. It also symbolizes “shining a light” on the practice of radiology. “Consolidation in the industry provides us with an opportunity to drive the conversation.”Īs far as the new name, officials said “ray” defines the business of radiology and illuminates the “brilliant” medicine and tech the company delivers, according to a spokesman. “Two years ago, we recognized that this company was positioned for growth and scale,” Wellspring Co-president Alex Carles, said in a statement. Rayus plans to announce two more partnership next week and by the end of the July while continuing to evaluate additional deals. Tzoumakas sees CDI becoming the leading provider of radiology services in the country, backed by its partnership with the New York-based investment firm. Private equity firm Wellspring Capital Management acquired CDI back in 2019 and is eyeing expansion in the specialty after appointing a new top exec in March. The company operates fixed imaging sites in 22 states, and all 50 when counting their hospital short- and long-term services division, Tzoumakas said. With the latest additions, Rayus Radiology now includes more than 400 affiliated rads and 2,000-plus employees. Speedskating Medical Director Ted Kyle is partnering in other markets across the country to expand Rayus’ network of subspecialized radiologists, according to an announcement. The group serves as the official medical provider for the United States bobsled, skeleton, ski and snowboard teams. MRI and Open Imaging and their eight locations throughout Salt Lake City, Utah. Rayus already has a presence there and believes the addition will complement its 11 existing locations.Īt 2021’s tail end, the practice formerly known as CDI also acquired U.S. InHealth Imaging in Washington state operates three locations in the Puget Sound area.
Rayus Radiology also just acquired a new practice as part of Monday’s rebrand announcement. “So, it was going to cause us to continue to have a lot of diversity among brands, and then you don’t have the unified identity.” “There is just no way you’re going to get radiology groups to use the brand Center for Diagnostic Imaging for their group,” Tzoumakas told Radiology Business.
She had conversations with numerous imaging practices during her first month on the job, and experienced confusion when bringing up the CDI name.
CDI IMAGING UPDATE
Newly minted CEO Kim Tzoumakas said the 40-year-old company was due for an update to better reflect its mission. Minneapolis-based CDI will now go by the moniker Rayus Radiology, selected from hundreds of options after a refresh undertaken with branding agency Ludwig+. The fast-growing, private equity-backed Center for Diagnostic Imaging is changing its name while also acquiring another radiology practice, the company announced Monday.