The Industrial-strength Imaging Executive
by Curtis Kauffman-Pickelle
Today’s medical-imaging profession is definitely not for the fragile and weak-kneed among our colleagues. It is becoming increasingly clear that navigating the constant changes and challenges that face the practice of radiology today will be the ultimate test of tenacity, perseverance, and creativity. We’re in the playoffs now, and the game is moving to the big-time arena—where the margin for error is nil.
Finger in the Wind
by Cheryl Proval
Physicians are in a real bind as fee-for-service reimbursement falls under attack and alternative payment methods (such as bundling and capitation) gain traction in Washington, DC. As of June 18, Medicare Part B claims were being processed with the 21.3% cut mandated by the sustainable growth rate’s formula, and House Democrats demanded legislation on jobs before they would pass the Senate bill to reverse the cut.
Consulting and Marketing Services
We provide strategic business and marketing expertise to assist in the growth of your medical imaging enterprise.
Our clients include radiology practices, imaging centers, and hospitals in large and small markets across the country.
Save the Date:
July 20, 2010 11am ESTTopic
Keep Your Hospital Relationships Healthy: Strategies for Every Practice
Presenters:
Randy Roat, CHBME, VP of Radiology, MMP, and George Ehrhardt, CPA, Director, Practice Management, MMP
Medical Management Professionals, Inc.
Topic
RIS to the Rescue | Strategies for Driving Revenue, Productivity and Profitability
Sectra
Topic
Advanced Visualization | Next-generation Architectures
Visage Imaging
ImagingBiz, founded by longtime industry veteran Curtis Kauffman-Pickelle, combines a unique, targeted consulting service for outpatient radiology centers with a portfolio of specialized publications delivering business intelligence for hospitals, imaging centers, and radiology practices. Part think tank, part consultancy group, and part education and information portal, ImagingBiz offers a wealth of expertise on the rapidly changing world of radiology.
Specialized publications include the Radiology Business Journal, a bimonthly print journal exploring the transformational leadership and business issues at work in radiology today; ImagingBiz.com, a monthly e-newsletter delivering business intelligence for radiology stakeholders in both the outpatient and hospital environments; Radinformatics.com, a quarterly e-newsletter examining imaging informatics solutions for practices and hospitals; and Medical Imaging Review, a quarterly e-newsletter focused on business solutions for hospital radiology administrators and c-suite executives.
ImagingBiz consulting services aid in the development of business growth strategies for outpatient radiology practices, applying classic marketing principles and strategies to the outpatient imaging arena.
Radiology Business Journal 2010 BPA News Release [PDF]
Radiology Business Journal 2010 BPA Audit Statement [PDF]
