May 2006

May 2006

Features

Cover Story

	Radiology Group of Abington: The Quest to End Denials
	by Rich Smith
	One radiology practice discovered that reducing its claims denial rate was challenging but rewarding work

	DRA:The Law of Unintended Consequences
	by Robert A. Bell PhD
	In arbitrarily slashing reimbursement for those who bill for technical imaging services under the Physician Fee Schedule, Congress has put in motion a domino effect that could result in failures for several subsets of outpatient imaging operations


	A Flick of the RIS: Data on Demand is Here
	by George Wiley
	The radiology information system (RIS) has always been a key element in electronic imaging functionality, but today's RIS is also a fount of practice-management data


	Radiologist Productivity Benchmarks: Slacker or Slave?
	by James A. Kieffer MBA
	This case study of radiologist productivity using work relative value units as a benchmark is based on a weighted system that incorporates both time and clinical significance


	Contrast Media: All in the Delivery
	by Stephen Krcmar
	Contrast media delivery technology has evolved to meet the needs of faster scanning technology and concerns about contrast-induced nephropathy

Departments

	Lateral View
	The Sound of Silence
	by Cheryl Proval
	Where does the American Medical Association stand on the flouting of the resource-based relative value scale?


	Guest Editorial
	Pain-free Breast Biopsy: Myth or Reality?
	by Judy Wagner RN
	The author states that the pain reported by some women during breast biopsy is unnecessary and may discourage women from undergoing simple image-guided needle biopsy of breast lesions


	Stat Read
	ACR Continues Member Education, While the AMA Remains on the Sidelines
	by Morgan Saffari


	Imaging Business
	With All Good Intentions
	by Robert S. Goodman
	The author explores why imaging center businesses fail, how to recognize the warning signs, and what to do when they appear


	Technology Review

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