Strategic Radiology announced Thursday, Feb. 14, that Asheville, North Carolina-based Asheville Radiology Associates (ARA) has joined the company’s coalition of independent radiology practices.

ARA’s 38 radiologists and five vascular surgeons provide their services to seven area hospitals and numerous outpatient facilities 24 hours a day.

“We are excited to welcome the physicians and support team of Asheville Radiology to the many collaborative opportunities available through Strategic Radiology,” Arl Van Moore Jr, MD, CEO and chair of Strategic Radiology, said in a prepared statement. “When like-minded, high-quality medical practices work together, our patients, our referring physicians, our hospitals, and the local communities benefit.”

“Asheville Radiology Associates works closely with our hospital partners to drive many quality initiatives, and we look forward to participating in SR’s Patient Safety Organization,” Bryon A. Dickerson, MD, ARA’s president, said in the same statement. “Our vision is to remain in the forefront of radiology and vascular surgery through innovation and systems-based practice.”