Pueblo Radiology Partners with Santa Barbara Radiologist

Pueblo Radiology and Judy Dean, MD have announced joint operation of Santa Barbara Women’s Imaging Center (SBWIC), formerly known as Judy Dean, MD, effective January 1, 2013, from a press release on Santa Barbara Independent. Both practices will serve the community in Santa Barbara, Calif., with SBWIC working exclusively in women’s imaging, while Pueblo Radiology will provide general imaging services. This partnership follows a trend of consolidation between imaging centers as they struggle in a market moving away from traditional fee-for-service models. For an outlook on imaging mergers and acquisitions for the year 2013, click here.

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