Niagara Falls, NY, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Positron Corporation (“Positron” or the “Company”) (OTC: POSC), a leading molecular imaging medical device company offering PET and PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) imaging systems and clinical services, is pleased to announce its agreement with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to supply its PET-CT Systems and Services. This cooperation aims to empower cardiology practices with advanced imaging technology and turnkey solutions which streamline the adoption of cardiac PET-CT imaging to deliver unparalleled healthcare to patients.
Upbeat Cardiology Solutions offers an end-to-end approach for private practices transitioning to cardiac PET-CT imaging. Services include equipment acquisition, installation, staff training, and isotope supply, ensuring practices are fully equipped to provide advanced diagnostics and superior patient care. With Positron’s cutting-edge NeuSight PET-CT 64 Slice scanner at the core of these solutions, practices can offer the highest level of care, backed by a platform that combines clinical excellence with economic efficiency.
Patrick O’Keefe, President of Upbeat Cardiology Solutions stated, “As a leader in innovation and turnkey solutions in the nuclear cardiology space we see our partnership with Positron as a step closer to our goal of bringing access of care to cardiology practices nationwide. Through this partnership we have another avenue to bring high end technologies into affordable camera lease and purchase options, overcoming a major cost obstacle and opening the door to cardiac practices of all sizes.”
“Upbeat Cardiology Solutions excels in integrating advanced nuclear cardiology technology into practices and this collaboration is a strategic step forward in broadening access to our PET-CT technology and clinical services for all cardiology practices,” said Adel Abdullah, President of Positron Corporation. “Our NeuSight PET-CT 64 slice is an ideal solution to meet the rising demand for superior diagnostic tools in cardiac imaging. With Upbeat’s robust logistics and support services, we’re empowering practices to enhance patient care while optimizing their operations.”
Cardiac PET-CT imaging offers substantial benefits and advantages over traditional SPECT imaging, including superior diagnostic accuracy, reduced scan times, and higher reimbursement rates, which are key factors driving the rapid adoption of cardiac PET-CT imaging. This strategic partnership enables Positron and Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to make the cardiac PET modality available to a broader audience by offering private practices a streamlined, turnkey solution to integrating cutting- edge PET-CT technology and services to their imaging healthcare business. Together this approach can deliver the technology and expertise needed to transform nuclear cardiac imaging.
