Smart Choice MRI to open in Appleton on July 22
First MRI provider in country to offer $600 flat rate all scans read by Cleveland Clinic radiologists
MEQUON, July 20, 2015—Smart Choice MRI, the first MRI provider in the country to offer high quality GE Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRIs) to patients for an affordable flat rate of $600–more than $2,000 less than the average cost of an MRI*–will open in Appleton on July 22th at 3525 Calumet Street. Clients can begin booking appointments immediately at 844-NEED-MRI(844-633-3674). All Smart Choice MRIs are read by board-certified radiologists from the Cleveland Clinic, consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
“We’re truly excited to be opening our sixth Wisconsin location in Appleton this month and proud to continue to provide the highest level of MRI care at an industry-leading, affordable price to every patient, employer and payer,” said Rick Anderson, CEO. “The changes in our healthcare system have fueled more educated consumers. They know they have a choice—and we appreciate it when they choose us. Cost, quality and value have never been more important.”
Smart Choice MRI also has locations in Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Richfield, Waukesha, and Kenosha. *According to the Wisconsin Hospital Association, the average MRI cost is $2,948.
About Smart Choice MRI
Smart Choice MRI is the first MRI provider in the country to offer high quality Magnetic Resonance Imaging to every patient for a flat, all-inclusive fee of $600, which includes the cost of the scan as well as its interpretation by top radiologists from the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. Smart Choice is accredited by the American College of Radiology and accepts major insurance company programs, including United Health Care, Anthem and Humana. Headquartered in Mequon, WI, Smart Choice MRI has clinics in Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Richfield, Waukesha and Kenosha.
About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, OH, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
