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Economics of the Third Dimension |
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by Gordon J. Harris PhD, Pamela Kassing RCC, Patricia Linton NP, Patricia Levy-Zuckerman |
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While the techniques associated with 3D imaging provide an answer to the challenges of proliferating slices in tomographic imaging, the economics and reimbursement of 3D imaging require careful attention. |
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IDN-PACS: The Big Ambition |
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by George Wiley |
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Multi-hospital PACS installations for integrated delivery networks are different than those for their single-site counterparts: planning and execution are intense, and there are many more demands to be met and egos to soothe. |
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Does an IDN-PACS have an ROI |
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by George Wiley |
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RVUs: A Day's Work |
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by James Kieffer, MBA |
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The author provides useful radiology benchmarking statistics in an exercise designed to determine the average daily productivity of a radiologist in relative value units. |
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Quality in Management Radiology |
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by Christopher M. Shively |
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Improving quality in radiology has the potential to reduce litigation, positively impact the health care of patients, and save the nation many millions of wasted dollars. |
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MRI QC: Nuisance or Necessity |
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by Robert A. Bell, PhD |
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Quality control will decrease downtime, provide technologists with the tools to focus on selected MRI operational characteristics, and encourage local service to be responsive when red flags arise. |
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Strategic Storage |
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by Thomas Shultz, Keith J. Dreyer DO, PhD, David Hirschorn MD |
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In this era of data proliferation, economical storage solutions can and must be delivered to PACS-based hospitals and imaging centers to maintain system affordability. |
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MSCT: Implications for Liver Imaging |
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by Paul M. Silverman, MD |
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MSCT can make whole-organ imaging a reality and has the ability to replace more complex procedures for hepatic imaging |
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Effective Use of Contrast with MSCT |
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by Paul M. Silverman, MD |
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The Dawn of Drug-Eluting Stents |
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by Judith Gunn Bronson, MS |
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The next step in stenting could be the use of drugs to prevent restenosis. |
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Tax Planning for Imaging Centers |
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by Philip Goldfarb, CPA |
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Tax planning strategies must be tailored for imaging centers based on the size, structure, and tax reporting policies of the business. |
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