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kuldīga Hospital Reclaims Radiology Services, Modernizes Equipment
The Kuldīga Hospital will restore its in-house radiology department on Monday, december 22, ending a period of reliance on external providers and signaling a notable investment in local healthcare infrastructure.
the Kuldīga Hospital is poised to regain full control of its radiology services, a move that will allow the facility to offer a extensive suite of examinations using its own resources. Previously, the hospital collaborated with SIA “Vizuālā diagnostika” for many imaging procedures. As of December 22nd, this arrangement will shift, with the hospital assuming responsibility for the majority of diagnostic imaging.
The transition comes as the existing cooperation agreement with SIA “Vizuālā diagnostika” concludes. While the external provider will continue to offer magnetic resonance services at the Kuldīga Hospital and X-ray and ultrasonography services at its aizpute branch, the hospital itself will now handle the remaining examinations. this expansion is supported by a substantial investment in cutting-edge medical technology.
“The hospital has purchased modern ultrasonography, echocardiography, X-ray and computed tomography equipment,” a municipality spokesperson confirmed. This acquisition ensures the hospital can meet patient demand without disruption.Officials have assured the public that the volume of examinations offered will remain consistent, and the process for accessing these services – including both state-funded and fee-based options – will not change.
Though, a challenge remains regarding funding for computed tomography scans. Currently, the hospital has not yet secured state funding or allocated quotas for outpatient CT examinations. The municipality has pledged to resolve this issue “in the foreseeable future.”
The Kuldīga hospital, established in 1994, demonstrates strong financial health. According to data from “Firmas.lv,” the hospital reported a turnover of 11.6 million euros and a profit of 322,747 euros last year. The Kuldīga region municipality holds a majority stake in the hospital, owning 91.58% of the capital shares, while the Dienvikkurzeme region municipality owns the remaining 8.42%. This strong municipal backing underscores the commitment to providing accessible and high-quality healthcare to the region.
The restoration of the radiology department represents a strategic step towards greater self-sufficiency and enhanced patient care for the Kuldīga Hospital.
Why: The Kuldīga Hospital is reclaiming its radiology services to achieve greater self-sufficiency and improve patient care by eliminating reliance on external providers for most imaging procedures. This move is driven by the conclusion of a cooperation agreement with SIA “Vizuālā diagnostika” and a significant investment in new equipment.
Who: The key players are the Kuldīga Hospital, the Kuldīga region municipality (holding 91.58% ownership), the Dienvikkurzeme region municipality (holding 8.42% ownership), SIA “Vizuālā diagnostika” (continuing to provide MRI and some X-ray/ultrasound services), and the patients of the Kuldīga region.
What: The hospital is restoring its in-house radiology department and has purchased modern ultrasonography, echocardiography, X-ray, and computed tomography equipment. The hospital will now handle the majority of diagnostic imaging, previously outsourced to SIA “Vizuālā diagnostika.”
how did it end?: The transition officially began on December 22nd, with the hospital assuming responsibility for most imaging procedures. While a funding challenge remains for outpatient CT scans, the municipality
