The integration of the practices will take advantage of the strengths of both organizations and will significantly improve access to high quality, affordable imaging services for patients in the greater Danbury and New Milford communities. “As part of our commitment to our patients, referring physicians, and the community, we will be making a multi-million dollar investment in our Danbury and New Milford imaging centers” said Dr. Howard Lee, MD, President of Northeast Radiology. He continued: “We will be making major investments to upgrade MRI, CT scan, 3D mammography, and ultrasound in the imaging centers. We also will be upgrading the IT infrastructure and facilities to improve the patient experience and to enhance ease of access and service for our patients and referring physicians.”
The decision to merge operations was prompted by recent changes in the healthcare system as well as the shared core values of the practices. “Frankly, this is something that we should have done a long time ago.” said Dr. Conrad Ehrlich, the President of HVRA who will be joining Northeast Radiology. “This will allow us to more effectively compete in a rapidly changing healthcare environment, and better serve the community” continued Dr. Ehrlich. Following the merger, Northeast Radiology will feature the most advanced independent imaging centers in the region.