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.
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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
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Advanced Visualization | Next-generation Architectures
Visage Imaging
Finding Benchmarks for Imaging’s Operating Costs
The operational management of medical imaging is obviously a significant expense, yet it has rarely been studied. In 1999, 55% of imaging costs were spent on compensation.¹
Managing by Benchmarks: Making the Case for Accountability
Benchmarks enable managers to gain knowledge of their organizations and build a culture of accountability
Retail Metrics: Opportunity Knocks Every Time the Threshold Darkens
When a customer walks in the door, Mark Schulein sees opportunities.
Benchmarking the Cost of Processing Charges: Is Your Cost Too High?
Radiology practices create the largest number of new accounts per month of any specialty within a health care delivery system.
In Search of Best Practices: Benchmarking and Information Sharing
I had the opportunity to be guest at the strategic planning session for the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) a few years ago.
