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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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
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RIS to the Rescue | Strategies for Driving Revenue, Productivity and Profitability
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The ASTRO Survey: Proposed 20% to 30% Cuts Would Devastate Radiation Oncology
Medicare has proposed a 19% overall reimbursement cut for radiation oncology
Vertical Integration of Outpatient Cancer Care
With quality and efficiency driving the trend toward vertically integrated cancer care, outpatient imaging providers must find new ways to integrate into the delivery model or risk being sidelined
CXOFiles No.6 Alliance Imaging’s Paul S. Viviano: Master of Diversification
When Paul S. Viviano, joined Alliance Imaging in January of 2003, the company was almost exclusively a mobile MRI vendor.
CXOFiles No.5 Marinaccio Leads Nassau Group in Latest Growth Spurt
One would think a metropolitan radiology practice that is 100% dependant on the outpatient market for all income would be at a competitive disadvantage in this post-DRA marketplace.
