Alliance HealthCare Radiology partners with Sodexo Healthcare

Alliance HealthCare Radiology and Sodexo Healthcare, a $24.4 billion global organization, have announced plans to form a partnership.

“We are partnering with Sodexo to create a fully integrated asset management lifecycle solution beyond the basic offering currently provided by the market,” explained Dale Hockel, COO of Alliance Radiology. “This includes the total management of assets—from initial customer planning through end of life, with a strong focus on preventive maintenance. Maximizing asset uptime and extending the life of our assets brings value to our customers while delivering a remarkable experience to our shared patients.”

Sodexo will meet the asset maintenance needs of Alliance Radiology’s more than 1,000 hospital customers by starting with a subset of imaging assets.

“We are excited to partner with an industry leading organization like Alliance,” said Daniel Bueschel, CEO of Sodexo North America's Healthcare East. “Sodexo’s Clinical Technology Management solution has a proven track record of driving efficiency, mitigating risk of equipment failure and reducing costs. We look forward to helping Alliance Radiology continue to deliver an exceptional level of service and care to their clients and patients.”

Jodelle joined TriMed Media Group in 2016 as a senior writer, focusing on content for Radiology Business and Health Imaging. After receiving her master's from DePaul University, she worked as a news reporter and communications specialist.

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