Santa Cruz’s Dignity Health Advanced Imaging: Same Exceptional Care, Fresh Identity

Radiology Medical Group (RMG) and Dignity Health Dominican Hospital are restructuring their long-standing joint venture, Santa Cruz Comprehensive Imaging, which includes Dominican Breast Center.

Effective Nov. 1, 2024, RMG facilities will be rebranded as Dignity Health Advanced Imaging – Santa Cruz. This change brings a new name but ensures patients continue to receive the same expert care from the clinicians they know and trust. What’s changing?

Name: The facilities will be known as Dignity Health Advanced Imaging – Santa Cruz.Network Benefits: Patients will benefit from Dignity Health’s integrated network, including Dignity Health Dominican Hospital and Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican.

What’s staying the same?

Care: Patients will continue to receive the same high-quality radiology services and scans.Clinicians: The same dedicated clinicians will continue to provide care.Health Information Access: Patients will retain access to their historical health information.

“Patients can expect the same level of high-quality care and service they have come to expect from Radiology Medical Group throughout this restructure,” says Rich Martinez, Executive Director of Dignity Health Advanced Imaging. “Patients will continue to benefit from our fully-integrated services that account for the whole patient experience across the spectrum of care.”

“Radiology Medical Group is thrilled by the opportunity to build upon our 40-year legacy of collaboration with Dignity Health,” says Charles Bruffey, CAO of Radiology Medical Group. “Our continued partnership with Dignity Health allows us to provide vital, high-quality imaging services to the Santa Cruz area.”

Dignity Health Advanced Imaging accepts most major health plans including Medicare and Medi-Cal. The group will continue to offer full service mammography care, ultrasounds, computed tomography (CT scans), MRIs, X-rays, DEXA and more. Our teams are available to help answer any questions you may have. There is no action for RMG patients to take today as a result of this change.

Conclusion:

This joint venture restructuring between Radiology Medical Group (RMG) and Dignity Health Dominican Hospital to form Dignity Health Advanced Imaging – Santa Cruz aims to provide patients with the same expert care and high-quality imaging services while leveraging the integrated network of Dignity Health. Patients can expect continuity in care and access to their health information during this transition. The collaboration between the two entities demonstrates a commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services to the Santa Cruz community.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Are there any changes in the services offered at Dignity Health Advanced Imaging – Santa Cruz?
No, patients can continue to access the same range of imaging services including mammography, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, DEXA, and more.

Will there be any changes in the billing process for patients?
Patients can still use their existing health plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal, at Dignity Health Advanced Imaging – Santa Cruz. There are no changes in the billing process as a result of the rebranding.

Is there any action required by Radiology Medical Group (RMG) patients?
No, RMG patients do not need to take any action as a result of the restructuring. They can continue to receive care at Dignity Health Advanced Imaging – Santa Cruz without any additional steps.

How can patients access their historical health information?
Patients will retain access to their historical health information through Dignity Health Advanced Imaging – Santa Cruz. They can request their records or access information through the provided channels as before.

Where can I find more information about Dignity Health Advanced Imaging – Santa Cruz?
For more information about the imaging services and offerings at Dignity Health Advanced Imaging – Santa Cruz, you can visit their website DeFi Daily News. You can also reach out to their team for any specific inquiries or assistance.