Shields and NeuroCare Partnership

Shields joins forces with NeuroCare Center for Research.

Shields Health Care Group and NeuroCare Center for Research announced today, a new collaboration that will offer Massachusetts physicians, patients and sponsors increased flexibility, faster processing and cost savings for clinical research trials. This collaboration combines the exceptional, high-quality services of two of the region’s most well-respected independent healthcare organizations, and is the first of its kind in Massachusetts.

NeuroCare Medical Director, Michael P. Biber, M.D., commented on how the Shields partnership will help to enhance quality and efficiency in clinical trials saying, “At NeuroCare we are focused on the development of better treatments and diagnostic devices for a range of medical disorders. Over the past decade we have completed more than 50 clinical trials. Diagnostic imaging plays a key role in much of this work and Shields provides exceptional quality and accessibility. Our collaboration as top independent experts in our respective fields will help to further our growth.”

Shields’ Health Care Group has been an active participant in clinical trials for more than 15 years, in all areas of research, and is an advocate for the importance of the evaluation of new medicines, diagnostic and treatment devices. This latest partnership between Shields and NeuroCare aligns with Shields long history of partnering with reputable experts to provide the highest quality, innovative treatment in a convenient setting.

“Shields seeks out partnerships with institutions that put a priority on patient care and have a commitment to progressive healthcare service,” said Tom Shields Jr., President of Shields Health Care Group. “NeuroCare and Shields share many of the same values that reflect in our vision and more importantly, in what we offer to our patients.”

About NeuroCare Center for Research

NeuroCare Inc., established in 1989, has worked with leading academic medical centers to develop and manage sleep disorder diagnostic testing programs. NeuroCare Center for Research is an independent clinical research facility providing robust, multi-specialty research, delivered in a timely manner while exceeding industry standards for excellence. Its seasoned team of research professionals has efficiently and expertly evaluated promising new medicines and devices for diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions. NeuroCare conducts early to late phase clinical trials in easily accessible, state-of-the-art, and Phase I-capable, Newton, and Brookline facilities. The Newton site incorporates an American Academy of Sleep Medicine accredited sleep disorders center. NeuroCare is developing new research sites and now, adding a collaboration with Shields Health Care Group in which each entity provides complementary expertise and knowledge that results in a powerful alliance. www.neurocarecenterforresearch.com

About Shields Health Care Group

Shields Health Care Group is a family-owned business and was New England’s first independent MRI provider 25 years ago. Today, Shields has more than 25 locations, all ACR accredited, throughout Massachusetts and strong partnerships with some of the top healthcare and technology providers in the country. Shields provides a diverse offering of MRI, Radiation Oncology, CT, PET/CT Imaging and Virtual Radware services. It is the Shields focus, experience, and commitment that have helped the company grow to be the largest and most technically advanced network of medical imaging and diagnostic and treatment facilities and the largest network of radiation oncology treatment centers in New England.

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