August 2006


Features

Cover Story
Integration in Indianapolis
  by Rich Smith
  The story of a successful practice merger and how it helped make a fragmented health system whole.

My Aching Back: The Impending Boom in Musculoskeletal Radiology
  by Dana Hinesly
  The forever-young mentality of the Baby Boom generation—not to mention their sheer numbers—has led to a growing demand for musculoskeletal imaging.
The Purview of the PACS Administrator
  by Maryann Tateosian, RT(R), MM
  Whether the environment is a small community hospital or a multi-facility enterprise, the PACS administrator's responsibilities are the same.


Sections

PAYOR WATCH
  Codes for contrast media injection are explained; bill to delay imaging cuts is introduced in the House; state health care reports are unveiled
THE DEPARTMENT
  An AHRA preview describes the association's new Imaging Leadership Institute and educational session recommendations; trends in pediatric facility design
PRACTICE DYNAMICS
  A look at the benefits of forming an Imaging Oversight Committee; automated reimbursement program is Web based
IMAGING INFORMATICS
  One Texas mobile imaging company uses a Scion and Starbucks to increase efficiency; Operation Village Health brings health care to Cambodia; conference focuses on information capture
IMAGE ENHANCEMENT
  The ACR now offers CME opportunities online; new book tackles the mammography controversy; the RBMA gives its Best of Show Quest Award to Charlotte Radiology

Departments

  Lateral View
The Curse of Big
  by Cheryl Proval
Technology Review
  August 2006
  The Last Word
Stop the DRA!
  by Cherrill Farnsworth

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