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CRMC had placed the order for the uCT ATLAS, a significant upgrade over its existing computed tomography scanner, to expand its capabilities and serve more patients, consistent with its mission to serve its community "with high quality, patient-focused care, close to home." CRMC also moved quickly to request an accelerated delivery of its new uCT ATLAS because it was more efficient than their previous computed tomography scanner, allowing them to more quickly meet their community's needs.

"We pride ourselves on placing our patients first, and that's why we had already chosen the uCT ATLAS," commented Dr. Krishna Surapaneni, Managing Partner and Board Chairman, Sana Healthcare (which owns CRMC). "It offers the pristine image quality that we need, as well as a larger bore so we can accommodate more patients. When we decided that we wanted to replace our current machine even more quickly, United Imaging didn't just provide any scanner, they provided the top of the line uCT ATLAS a full two weeks earlier than we had first requested."

United Imaging Healthcare Solutions CEO Jeffrey M. Bundy, Ph.D, confirmed that because of the company's high level of vertical integration and control over its parts and manufacturing, quality and speed are easier to achieve and supply chain delays are reduced, compared with what is standard in medical imaging manufacturing. "At a time when supply chain issues are disrupting so many industries, we feel very good about our agility. Even with the demands of our growing business in addition to the global supply challenges, we have been able to keep normal lead times and even exceed customers' expectations."

Added David Bradley, Vice President of Sales & Business Development: "Our mission of Equal Healthcare for All™ is about patients, so when we have an opportunity to help a customer with their objectives to provide outstanding care quickly, we consider it our responsibility to deliver."

The organizations will come together for a formal celebration at Carrollton Regional Medical Center in early October.

The uCT ATLAS is a highly intelligent computed tomography scanner that offers ease of use and precise imaging throughout the clinical spectrum with its 700 lbs. table weight capacity, 16 cm z axis coverage and 640-slice ultra-wide 82 cm bore. It features an integrated uAI® Vision 3D camera that enables an AI empowered workflow, offering operational efficiencies that make the most complex exams simple to perform.

United Imaging is in its eleventh year as a global company and recently debuted on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange as its largest IPO of 2022. Carrollton Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is a full service, community acute care hospital with more than 500 providers on the medical staff representing 46 specialties. CRMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Comprehensive Heart Attack Center.

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Sana Healthcare announced it would be operating what was Baylor Scott & White Health – Carrollton in November, but the company began operating what is now Carrollton Regional Medical Center this month. The hospital will focus on physician and community partnerships in the region.

Sana Healthcare has found its niche in operating hospitals in mid-sized to large markets, and was founded by Dr. Krishna Surapaneni, a physician entrepreneur who founded hospital service companies in the U.S. and academic medical centers and hospitals internationally.

“We are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to be involved with a hospital that has such an excellent medical staff, dedicated employees and a commitment to quality,” said Surapaneni via release.

Sana appointed Susan Watson to be Chief Operating Officer. Watson has been a hospital administrator at the hospital for 18 years. “I am extremely excited about this new beginning at Carrollton Regional as we grow and continue to expand services that will better serve our local residents,” said Watson via release.

The is the second rebirth of a former Baylor Scott & White Health hospital in one of Dallas’ nearer of suburbs. The former Baylor Garland facility is on its way to becoming an additional Veterans Administration hospital after it clears final administrative hurdles. As growth has expanded northward to Frisco and beyond, these inner-ring facilities often lack the patient load and payer mix to be profitable.

Metrocrest Hospital Authority owns the hospital and medical office buildings onsite. “Sana Healthcare shares our vision of maintaining and growing a true community hospital to serve one of the fastest growing areas of North Texas,” said Charles B. Heath, Chief Executive Officer via release. “Sana executives bring decades of senior level experience to this opportunity and have a vision for utilizing and expanding services at the hospital.”

Sana Healthcare has assumed operations of the 216-bed acute care hospital at 4343 Josey Lane in Carrollton.

The newly named Carrollton Regional Medical Center will focus on strong physician and community partnerships in this growing area, according to a press release.

“We are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to be involved with a hospital that has such an excellent medical staff, dedicated employees and a commitment to quality,” said Krishna Surapaneni, MD, principal and founder of Sana Healthcare.

Carrollton Regional Medical Center serves the residents of Carrollton, Lewisville, The Colony, Castle Hills, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell and many other surrounding communities.

Sana has appointed Susan Watson, a veteran hospital administrator with 18 years prior experience at this hospital, to the position of Chief Operating Officer. “I am extremely excited about this new beginning at Carrollton Regional as we grow and continue to expand services that will better serve our local residents,” Watson said.

Assisting Sana Healthcare in the transaction was the healthcare consulting firm The Peira Group.

The hospital and adjoining medical office buildings are owned by the Metrocrest Hospital Authority (MHA). “Sana Healthcare shares our vision of maintaining and growing a true community hospital to serve one of the fastest growing areas of North Texas,” said Charles B. Heath, MHA Chief Executive Officer. “Sana executives bring decades of senior level experience to this opportunity and have a vision for utilizing and expanding services at the hospital.”

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Effective March 1, 2020, Baylor Scott & White Health will no longer operate a 237 licensed-bed hospital in Carrollton, Texas.

The Dallas-based system will transfer operations of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Carrollton to Sana Healthcare, also based in Dallas.

Baylor Scott & White said it is committed to working with Sana Healthcare, and the Metrocrest Hospital Authority, to ensure a seamless transition.

Metrocrest Hospital Authority owns the Carrollton hospital.