Radiology Partners expands as Columbus Radiology joins the ranks

“Better together” is a term not taken lightly by radiology professionals. Columbus Radiology Corporation (CRC) has joined Radiology Partners (RP), bringing RP's total number of facilities to 200 in seven states.

“I am very excited to welcome the outstanding radiologists of Columbus Radiology to our team,” said Rich Whitney, RP's Chairman and CEO. “CRC is one of the fastest growing and among the most respected radiology groups in the country. Their high standards for quality and client service, talented leadership team and the innovative investments they have made in new clinical initiatives will be assets for our practice. We expect that this partnership will accelerate our growth into new regions in Ohio.”

CRC has invested in technology and infrastructure, giving patients clinical support and establishing communication between physicians.

“Through our investments in people and technology, our CRC physicians are able to provide expert diagnosis and treatment options to the patients of Ohio,” said Charles McRae, CEO of CRC. “Radiology Partners and CRC utilize similar technology and infrastructure, and RP’s additional information technology and data analytics resources will enhance and accelerate our work even more, while allowing us to continue to expand our service footprint in Ohio.”

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Cara Livernois, News Writer

Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.

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