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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Curtis Kauffman-Pickelle - CEO
Since 1983, Curtis Kauffman-Pickelle has been at the forefront of radiology communications. As the publisher of Applied Radiology magazine and the founding publisher and editor of Imaging Economics magazine, Curtis established a new, higher standard for reporting the critical issues that affect every area of this vital healthcare segment.
Today, those standards continue to climb. As the founding publisher of both Radiology Business Journal and ImagingBiz.com, and as a nationally-recognized speaker, Curtis continues to provide the thought-provoking, high-level content desired by today’s radiology leaders.
Cheryl Proval - Vice President Publishing
Cheryl Proval is Vice President of Publishing for the Imaging Center Institute. In 2006, she helped launch the monthly e-journal ImagingBiz.com, for leaders in medical imaging. In 2008, she launched with Curtis-Kauffman-Pickelle a new print journal, Radiology Business Journal, representing the industry’s next-generation economics journal. Prior to joining the Imaging Center Institute, Ms. Proval served as publisher and editor of Imaging Economics, a position she held for nine years, and editorial director for Imaging Economics and Medical Imaging, where she directed the repositioning and redesign of both magazines. A 30-year veteran of the publishing industry, she graduated from the University of Delaware with a BA in History in 1975.
Cat Vasko - Editor
Cat Vasko holds an M.A. in English from Boston University and has spent several years writing feature articles, news, and commentaries, most recently focusing on the medical imaging field. For the past couple of years, she has become increasingly involved in the imaging profession as contributing writer for ImagingBiz.com, among others.
Kris Kyes - Technical Editor
Kris Kyes is technical editor for the Imaging Center Institute. As an editor and writer, she has been covering the business of health care since 1985; before that, she was a medical librarian involved in MEDLINE projects in the Middle East and in US teaching hospitals. She holds bachelor’s degrees in informatics and modern languages.
Sharon Fitzgerald - Advertising Director
Sharon Fitzgerald is advertising director of Radiology Business Journal and a 30-year veteran in B-to-B advertising sales. She was a senior sales rep for Thomas Publishing for 10 years; and a regional sales manager with Reed Business Information for 14 years with factory automation, engineering, and commercial construction publications. Prior to joining RBJ she was associate publisher for a plastic surgery journal. She brings experience, integrity and humor to the Radiology Business Journal team.
Patrick Walling - Art Director
Patrick Walling is art director of Radiology Business Journal. Previously, he was art director of Imaging Economics and Medical Imaging magazines, and has been working in the graphic design field for the last 13 years. Mr. Walling graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a BS in Applied Art & Design.
