July 17, 2008, Gallipolis, OH - The Diagnostic Testing Center (DTC) of Holzer Clinic Gallipolis is pleased to announce that they have received Diagnostic Imaging Modality Accreditation through the American College of Radiology (ACR). Imaging Services available at Holzer Clinic, that are fully accredited include: CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Breast Ultrasound and Mammography.

These Imaging Modalities underwent extensive peer-review evaluations conducted by board- certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field of Imaging. It was determined that this facility has achieved high practice standards in image quality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs.

By following ACR Practical and Technical Guidelines, Imaging and Diagnostic Services provided at Holzer Clinic will increase the likelihood that appropriate procedures will be performed in a safe and acceptable manner and assist health care providers in delivering effective, efficient, consistent and safe medical care. Additionally, accredited imaging services generally obtain a higher level of reimbursement from insurance carriers.

The ACR, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is a national organization serving more than 32,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists with programs for focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology, as well as the delivery of comprehensive health care services.

For additional information on Diagnostic Imaging Modality Accreditation, please call the Diagnostic Testing Center of Holzer Clinic at (740)446-5289 or visit the ACR website.

Holzer Clinic is a multiple discipline health care system of over 130 Board Certified Physicians providing care in more than thirty areas of expertise. With nine locations throughout southeastern Ohio and western West Virginia, Holzer Clinic provides “Medical Excellence, coupled with Local Caring”.

Holzer Clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care.

Holzer Clinic… Medical Excellence, Local Caring.

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