Alliance Imaging Announces Accreditation By Joint Commission On Accreditation Of Healthcare Organizations.ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1998--Alliance Imaging, Inc., the nation's largest provider of hospital-based Magnetic Resonance Imaging magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses nuclear magnetic resonance to produce cross-sectional images of organs and other internal body structures. (MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. ) and Computed Tomography Computed tomography (CT scan) X rays are aimed at slices of the body (by rotating equipment) and results are assembled with a computer to give a three-dimensional picture of a structure. (CT) services, has been awarded accreditation with commendation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, n.pr the United States body that accredits healthcare organizations. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO/TJC), n. (JCAHO JCAHO Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, see there ) for its 18 MRI and CT systems operating in the Company's Pacific Region. Formed in 1951, JCAHO is dedicated to continuous quality improvement of patient care in the nation's healthcare industry. The voluntary accreditation process takes six months to complete and involves on-site inspections, interviews and documentation review to measure the quality of medical service. "In becoming accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. , Alliance Imaging was evaluated against a set of national standards by a Joint Commission team experienced in the delivery of ambulatory health care services," said Nancee Bender, M.S.N., R.N., executive director, Ambulatory Care ambulatory care n. Medical care provided to outpatients. ambulatory care, n the health services provided on an outpatient basis to those who can visit a health care facility and return home the same day. Program, Joint Commission. "Achieving accreditation demonstrates Alliance's commitment to provide high quality care to its patients," Bender added. Richard N. Zehner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Alliance stated, "This is an outstanding achievement for Alliance. We continually set high standards for the patient care we provide. Receiving this coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. accreditation from JCAHO emphasizes our high dedication to excellent patient care and allows us to compete more effectively in the managed care marketplace." JCAHO accreditation is valid for three years, after which the inspection process starts again. Alliance's Pacific Region includes Southern California, Arizona and southern Nevada. All other regions are scheduled to apply for JCAHO accreditation during 1998. Alliance Imaging, Inc., an affiliate of Apollo Management, L.P., provides comprehensive diagnostic imaging and other outsourced services to hospitals and other healthcare organizations. Services are provided on a mobile, shared-user basis or on a full-time single-user basis. Alliance currently operates MRI and CT systems nationwide and provides other outsourced healthcare services, including nuclear medicine and lithotropsy. CONTACT: Alliance Imaging Inc., Anaheim Kenneth S. Ord, 714/688-7100 www.allianceimaging.com or The Financial Relations Board, 310/442-0599 Karen Taylor, general information Moira Conlon, analyst contact Steve Seiler, media contact |
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