Practice Management: Page 1008

CMS delays 2003 Physician Fee Schedule, waits for Congress

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is delaying publication of its final rule on the 2003 Physician Fee Schedule until Congress reconvenes November 12 following the recent election.

November 7, 2002

Professional group bolsters RT image with education, legislation

By Deborah R. Dakins

There are currently 225,000 registered technologists in the U.S., but few outside of healthcare understand what they do --and many of those within the industry are not entirely sure of the RT role, either. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists hopes to change all that.

November 7, 2002

Facility layout can hinder productivity

By Brian Casey

Is the design of your imaging facility putting the brakes on your staff’s productivity?

November 7, 2002

No more spaghetti: A recipe for improving utilization and throughput

By Shalmali Pal

At the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, a physical expansion is underway, but radiology administrators know that won't be enough. Dartmouth's Dr. Monte Clinton and medical imaging consultant Kenneth Johnson discuss how to improve a facility's utilization and throughput.

November 6, 2002

Role of RTs in veterinary medicine is slight, with potential for growth

By Deborah R. Dakins

Private-practice veterinarians have long relied on ultrasound and x-ray as diagnostic tools to assist in the care of their patients. Just as radiologic technologists provide the hands-on care in the imaging suite, veterinary technicians serve a similar role in the companion-animal practice.

November 6, 2002

Medicare boosts outpatient mammography and colonoscopy payment rates

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Under a final rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare payments for hospital outpatient procedures will increase in 2003 by almost 6%. Payments for diagnostic mammography and colonoscopy will increase 11% and 10%, respectively.

November 4, 2002

Kodak sues Agfa for film patent infringement

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Eastman Kodak has filed a lawsuit against Agfa-Gevaert, claiming that the Mortsel, Belgium-based vendor is infringing Kodak patents covering certain x-ray film technologies.

November 4, 2002

DMS Imaging buys Mobile Diagnostic Services

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

DMS Imaging of Fargo, ND, has purchased Mobile Diagnostic Services of Fall River, WI, a company that provides portable x-ray services to nursing homes, prisons, and other facilities in eastern Wisconsin.

November 4, 2002

JRCERT to accredit sonography education

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Ultrasound education will soon be controlled by the same organization that accredits radiologic technologists in other modalities. The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) has voted to begin accreditation of sonography educational programs.

November 4, 2002

Medical conferences bring market muscle to imaging center technology

Your practice has just invested in that new equipment and it’s your responsibility to launch it. So what now? Consider putting on a medical conference. Rosy Rios of REA Healthcare Strategies offers tips on hosting a top-notch meeting.

November 4, 2002

Traveling RTs are a costly stop-gap for radiology administrators

By Deborah R. Dakins

The use of traveling radiologic technologists to stem staffing shortages can mean headaches for radiology administrators, who cite woes ranging from budget overruns to morale problems when traveling RTs are hired.

November 4, 2002

Distributor Diagnostic Imaging sold to L.A. equity firm

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Jacksonville, FL-based PSS World Medical agreed to sell its wholly owned imaging subsidiary, Diagnostic Imaging, to Platinum Equity of Los Angeles.

November 3, 2002

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