Facility Management

The Joint Commission visited us recently for an unannounced survey. Here are a few areas to consider before your next encounter.

Smartphones and tablets are becoming essential extensions of radiologists’ work life. Facilities must have robust policies that are constantly updated.

Reimbursement cuts, hiring freezes and equipment purchasing holds are a reality for many radiology groups under the Affordable Care Act, according to a recent Diagnostic Imaging survey.

VIDEO: What’s behind the imaging operations mergers and acquisitions? Brian Baker discusses the why and what to do about medical imaging consolidation.

Rather than maintain my list of bad eggs, I've decided to focus on the good ones - the trustworthy, capable colleagues that go above and beyond.

Most physicians don’t support a shift away from the fee-for-service model. Do you agree? Or is bundled payments and incentives the path forward?

VIDEO: Radiology facilities are increasing their focus on patient satisfaction. Consultant Jamie Verkamp discusses qualities of patient-facing employees.

Radiology managers at hospitals and imaging centers are concerned about declining reimbursement from the Affordable Care Act and are monitoring the law closely.

Higher-quality scans means radiologists are detecting more incidental findings. But how and when should they be reported and recommended for follow-up?

From using the term "suboptimal" to working for the TSA to comparing experiences with other rads, here's a few random radiology musings for you.

Radiology groups can boost referral value and market share by having a comprehensive marketing plan. Here’s how.

Here’s how one imaging facility took a less traditional approach to market its practice with bold and creative brochures.

Volume-based reimbursements are being replaced by models emphasizing value. But what does that mean and how can this shift be profitable?

Radiology is facing more reimbursement cuts under the Affordable Care Act. Here’s what to expect and what to do about it. (Part 4 of 4)

Is recertification essential or a waste of time? Either way, the process isn’t trusted, and needs greater depth and validation for it to truly measure quality.

A radiology facility’s old strategic plan likely is no longer viable for the evolving healthcare landscape. Here’s how to update and adapt your plan.

CERT, MAC, ZPIC, RAC: Radiology groups need to know these Medicare auditing terms and how to prepare their practice.

The Johns Hopkins radiology department developed a program to foster and train leaders in their growing institution. Other institutions should do the same.

Clinical history listed as "pain," no comparison studies provided, patient motion and suboptimal positioning limit diagnostic detail. Sound familiar?

Physicians say other healthcare players bear a greater responsibility for lowering costs. Are they shirking their duties, or is it more up to others in the industry?

The average salaries of radiologic technologists rose by only 1.7 percent in the last three years - a far slower growth than in previous periods.

Here's a cautionary tale about burning bridges in the small diagnostic imaging community.

Mobile apps are helping radiologists view and share images, collaborate with other physicians, and review files. Here are several must-have radiology apps.

Consider these eight elements to effective communication the next time you coach or counsel an employee.