Long Shortz: Singular Health Group
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Stockhead's Tylah Tully chats with Singular Health Group (ASX:SHG) chief operating officer Martina Mariano, after the company secured its first US enterprise commercial contract with Provider Network Solutions, a managed service organisation covering over 3.7 million members.
The $2 million deal includes the rollout of its 3DICOM MD platform and AI diagnostic integration across Florida, Texas, and Puerto Rico.
This agreement not only addresses the costly issue of duplicate imaging in healthcare but also marks a strategic entry point into the US market, unlocking future national expansion opportunities.
Watch the video to learn more.
This video was developed in collaboration with Singular Health Group, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing.
The interviews and discussions in this video are opinions only and not financial or investment advice. Viewers should obtain independent advice based on their own circumstances before making any financial decisions.
Originally published as Long Shortz with Singular Health: Reinforcing its place in the US market
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