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For a year and a half, Adeni appealed to three hospitals in Salvador-without success. She approached the private health system, but couldn't afford the amount charged, of about RD 1,400 (USD 415).2 She did not have private health insurance and was reliant on the public health system, just like 75 percent of all Brazilians. It was mid-2016 when Adeni was finally able to have the procedure performed, after Alliar, through its subsidiary, the Brazilian Diagnostic Network (RBD), had established a new diagnostic imaging center at the Cican. The new center was made possible through the first ever Public Private Partnership (PPP) for diagnostic imaging services in Brazil. In February 2015, Alliar's consortium established an 11.5 year PPP with the State of Bahia to build, operate, and staff new diagnostic imaging centers in 11 hospitals across the state and establish one tele-radiology center. The PPP allows Alliar to provide quality diagnostic services to low-income patients covered by the Sistema Asnico de Saude (SUS), the universal healthcare system in Brazil. The PPP has already had a huge positive impact on Bahia's public healthcare system. It was a game changer for patients who had experienced a lot of stress while enduring long waits. In only five years, the quality of Alliar's work has led it to become recognized as one of the best diagnostic imaging companies in Brazil. It is exponentially increasing the number of patients-with both public and private health insurance-that now have access to diagnostic services. By addressing pent-up demand in previously underserved areas, patients are spending less time waiting for a diagnostic exam that will determine the course of their treatment. Through the Command Center, it is revolutionizing the delivery of tele-radiology that ensures high-quality imaging and enables radiologists to provide more accurate interpretations. Alliar has proved that the private sector is a key partner to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging, while reducing costs, increasing productivity, increasing access to care and accelerating results for doctors and patients.

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Detecting Diseases with Personalized Radiology

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• 10.1596/25390

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