Wuestec lands deal with Radiology Partners

AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Aug 16, 2001

Digital x-ray developer Wuestec Medical has signed on with Radiology Partners, a national group purchasing organization, to provide its complete digital product line to more than 1,500 member practices. Mobile, AL-based Wuestec's services include its Per-Shot financing program, which allows customers to receive free digital x-ray equipment and pay only for the scans taken each month.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
August 17, 2001

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