FRG, Pennsylvania hospital sign multi-year telerad contract

Foundation Radiology Group (FRG) has signed a multi-year contract with Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, making FRG its exclusive provider of diagnostic imaging services, effective Dec. 31.
 
The 55-bed Charles Cole Memorial is located in Coudersport, Pa., and services multiple counties in north central Pennsylvania and south central New York.   
 
Board-certified radiologists will be available 24/7/365 to provide readings for the hospital in musculoskeletal radiology, neuroradiology, mammography, cardiac CT, interventional radiology, pediatric radiology, brain perfusion, vascular ultrasound, OB/GYN ultrasound and general radiology, the Pittsburgh-based FRG said.

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