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Why Don’t Patients Know the Truth about Mammography?
There is a need for radiologists to educate the public about why mammography isn’t always a lifesaver, according to experts at AHRA.
Risk Management and How to Know if it’s Time for a New Radiology Group
Implementing a risk management program is an essential component to a successful imaging facility, according to experts at AHRA 2014.
What You Need to Know About Implementing a Radiation Safety Program
The information you need to start a radiation dose safety program as presented at AHRA 2014.
Why Radiology Operations are Consolidating
VIDEO: What’s behind the imaging operations mergers and acquisitions? Brian Baker discusses the why and what to do about medical imaging consolidation.
Key Behaviors of Patient-facing Employees
VIDEO: Radiology facilities are increasing their focus on patient satisfaction. Consultant Jamie Verkamp discusses qualities of patient-facing employees.
10 New Tools from AHRA 2013
Poll: Does Your Radiology Group Have a Marketing Plan?
How to Create a Strategic Marketing Plan to Drive Growth
Radiology groups can boost referral value and market share by having a comprehensive marketing plan. Here’s how.
A Twist on the Traditional Imaging Marketing Strategy
Here’s how one imaging facility took a less traditional approach to market its practice with bold and creative brochures.
Navigating the Shift to Value-based Reimbursements
Volume-based reimbursements are being replaced by models emphasizing value. But what does that mean and how can this shift be profitable?
Adapting Your Strategic Plan in an Era of Change
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.
What Radiology Facilities Need to Know about Medicare Audits
CERT, MAC, ZPIC, RAC: Radiology groups need to know these Medicare auditing terms and how to prepare their practice.
How to Build a Future Radiology Leader
The Johns Hopkins radiology department developed a program to foster and train leaders in their growing institution. Other institutions should do the same.
Mining Practice Operational Data in Less Traditional Ways
Video: Radiology groups might be surprised at how much operational data is available. Regents Health Resources’ Brian Baker talks less-obvious ways to compare data.
Key Components of a Radiology Quality Assurance Program
VIDEO: Benjamin Strong, MD, of vRad, details the essential components of a quality assurance program and how to ensure radiologist accountability and participation.
Protect Patient Privacy When Using Benchmarking Data
Video: Collecting radiology practice benchmarking data comes with the responsibility to protect sensitive patient information. Brian Baker, of Regents Health Resources, explains how.
Pay-for-performance Programs in Radiology
Video: The ACR’s Judy Burleson explains how pay-for-performance and quality measurement programs affect radiologists and how to get involved.
AHRA’s Carlos Vasquez: The Evolving Role of Imaging Manager
AHRA President Carlos Vasquez discusses how the medical imaging manager’s role continues to evolve, driven by an increased reliance on data and the reality of having to do more with less.
How One Organization Cut Costs with Software as a Service
AHRA: Baystate Health System turned to a Software as a Service (Saas) model for 3D reconstruction, cutting costs in their CT department.
Establishing a Radiation Dose Reduction Program
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.
