June 4, 2013—Strategic Radiology (SR®) announced today that Radiology Associates of South Florida (RASF) will join the SR network of large, clinically advanced groups geographically dispersed throughout the US. With the addition of RASF, SR now comprises 16 leading radiology group practices, representing more than 1,000 radiologists dedicated to setting the standard for radiology excellence through quality care drawn from collaborative best practices.
“I believe I can speak for all RASF physicians and staff when I say we are very excited to join Strategic Radiology's network of dynamic, forward thinking group practices,” said Dr. Ricardo Cury, President and Chief Executive Officer of RASF. “From our perspective, the time couldn’t be any better for us to align our efforts on a national scale, in order to enhance the clinical quality, service, and overall efficiency of the profession we have committed our lives to.”
The SR consortium consists of large radiology practices that excel in the organization’s collaborative approach to sharing data and best practices, interchanging clinical practice information, and consolidating certain practice expenses. The goal of SR is to achieve higher quality and more cost efficient delivery of medical imaging.
“With the addition of Radiology Associates of South Florida to Strategic Radiology, we have immediately strengthened our presence within the Southeastern United States and added a wealth of strategic thought leadership and clinical quality best practice intelligence and knowledge. RASF is one of the nation's most highly regarded radiology group practices," said Arl Van Moore, MD, Chairman and CEO of SR. "Strategic Radiology believes that the interdependent collaborative and independent radiology group practice model is in the best interest of all parties, including patients, referring physicians, and the hospitals serviced by the those radiology practices. We are pleased that the RASF physicians and administrative leadership share this vision and we proudly welcome them into the Strategic Radiology family."
RASF is a multi-specialty group of 67 physicians and the tenth largest private practice radiology group in the country. More information about RASF can be found on the organization’s website, http://www.rasf.net/.
SR consists of geographically diverse and forward thinking American radiology group practices representing more than 1,000 radiologists. The goal of SR is to achieve higher quality patient care and more cost efficient delivery of medical imaging through an integrated approach of shared data and best practices, interchanging clinical expertise, and consolidating certain practice expenses. More information can be found on the SR website at http://www.strategicradiology.org.