Facility Management

AHRA: The benefits of a radiation dose reduction program may be obvious, but securing buy-in can be a challenge. Here’s how to ensure its success.

Avoid HIPAA infractions by educating staff about HITECH, patient privacy violations, and HIPAA-related fines.

AHRA: When was the last time you scrutinized your imaging equipment service agreements? It might be time to take a close look, because you might be paying too much.

AHRA: Radiologists who thrive amidst increasing commoditization are those willing to become more visible leaders and offering consulting and value-added services.

AHRA: Radiologists and their staff aren’t immune to medical malpractice and must understand the laws and the risks.

AHRA: Does your radiology group have compliance program? It’s the law and the officials have stepped up enforcement. Here’s what you need to know.

Think Stark Law doesn’t apply to radiologists? Think again. Consultant Adrienne Dresevic details the federal laws that affect radiology marketing.

Have you considered your radiology group's culture and how it can transform your group to embrace change?

Radiology practices are turning to customer relations management (CRM) software to gather data and improve their referrals and marketing efforts.

Radiologist compensation dipped slightly compared with last year, while other specialists saw a salary increase, an AMGA survey found.

Late-stage cancer patients undergo more imaging procedures, potentially due to a lack of guidelines in this area, researchers say. Is more guidance needed?

Radiologists can sharpen their interpretation skills by reviewing autopsies and learning from missed diagnoses.

Despite deadline delays for implementing ICD-10, radiologists can be making changes now to prepare for the shift. Have you taken steps to prep for ICD-10?

The shift to ICD-10 will force radiologists to improve their documentation. Coding Strategies’ Melody Mulaik explains ICD-10’s impact and how to prepare.

Medical imaging managers continue to have low expectations for adequate Medicare reimbursement rates.

Poor documentation in your radiology reports may be to blame for your leaving rightfully-earned money unclaimed. Here’s where to look and how to boost revenue.

Social media in the radiology field is being used innovative ways to facilitate conversations among colleagues. Which social media sites do you use?

The latest proposed cuts to radiology reimbursement are “arbitrary” and “unfounded,” and will negatively impact practice management and patient care, industry leaders say.

The ACR selected National Decision Support Company to make the guidelines available for EHR integration, which could signal a shift in image ordering decisions.

Physicians are split over the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA). Does the law affect your radiology practice?

A few pioneers are using social media in innovative ways - beyond status updates and promotions. Here they detail six social media approaches you can use.

It’s a tough job market for radiologists with many groups holding back on new hires. Here are six tips for improve your employment chances.

Updated guidelines help radiologists choose appropriate medical imaging exam for a patient's clinical condition.

From selecting a vendor to picking the right machine, here are some points to consider when purchasing refurbished equipment.

Radiologists across the country are still facing a very tight job market. What’s happening at your radiology group or department?

Radiologists should be more active in delivering medical imaging test results to patients, so the public can be more aware of radiologists' role in health care.

Fujifilm named best overall medical equipment manufacturer in Best in KLAS awards. Leaders were also selected in MR, CT, digital mammo and other categories.

Financial incentives designed to control medical imaging use aren’t working as expected, even in settings without a fee-for-service payment model, researchers found. But industry leaders say the data indicates that utilization has actually decreased.

The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance introduced a dose-reduction initiative aimed to ensure only authorized operators can alter the controls of a CT scanner.

Business intelligence tools are helping radiology practices and departments better monitor their processes and increase efficiency. Here’s how to get started.