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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Keep Your Hospital Relationships Healthy: Strategies for Every Practice
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Randy Roat, CHBME, VP of Radiology, MMP, and George Ehrhardt, CPA, Director, Practice Management, MMP
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RIS to the Rescue | Strategies for Driving Revenue, Productivity and Profitability
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A Business Like No Other
Observations, predictions, and prescriptions for the imaging-center industry
Now, for Something Completely Different
As I sit here trying to think of a way to wrap up a year of tremendous change in radiology, health care, and the economy at large, I understand that there is no way to turn 2009 into a neat package.
Now, the OIG Takes Aim
Yet another wearisome attack on imaging from Washington begs a question: Will decision makers ever get to the real roots of health care inefficiency?
The Invisible Radiologist Meets the New Math, Climate Change, and Business 101
A leading industry analyst suggests that radiology practices and hospital imaging executives must adapt to the new order or risk extinction
Quantifying Imaging’s Value to Patients
Contrary to popular belief among regulators and payors, imaging studies do, in fact, contribute to improved patient care.
Pandora and the Very Scary Box
Out of the box flew all of mankind’s misfortunes
Extreme Subspecialization Builds Its Own Knowledge Base
“The more you see, the better you are,” Javier Beltran, MD, FACR, says.
Trends in Mergers and Acquisitions in the Diagnostic Imaging Sector
There is little question, and ample evidence, that merger-and-acquisition activity in the diagnostic imaging business sector has increased since the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) in 2005, and since Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes and IDTF Standards changes in 2006 and 2007.
Radiology’s Next Big Policy Fight
A conversation with Jeff Goldsmith, PhD, is, by definition, unpredictable and always provocative.
Consolidation Ahead: Imaging Mergers and Acquisitions
Over the past 10 years or so, there have been distinct phases in mergers and acquisitions in the medical imaging market.
Canada’s Number–one Imaging Provider Acquires American Radiology Services
CML HealthCare Income Fund, Mississauga, Ontario, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Baltimore-based American Radiology Services (ARS) for $151 million.
Post-DRA Roundup: The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Ugly
I have been asked to provide our experience, so far, in 2007, with respect to the impact of DRA 2005 on imaging centers.
