2005 Imaging Center Conference
August 5, 2005
Keynote –
It’s Not What the Market is Doing, It’s What You Are Doing to Get Switched On!
Chip Eichelberger, CSP
The Law of Attraction says that each human being is a living magnet-attracting people and situations that harmonize with our dominant thoughts and behaviors. Anyone can lose their passion and purpose for who they are and what they do. We can slowly drift off course or lose sight of what we want and settle for a life less than what we had anticipated. This session will inspire you to generate momentum and attract the attitudes and results you are striving for. Learn how to get switched on and stay there.
Qualities of an Effective Radiology Business Manager Seen from the Perspective of a Radiologist
Jonathan Berlin, MD, MBA
In the current healthcare environment, serving as a radiology business manager is both challenging and demanding. An effective radiology manager must converse equally well with radiologists, hospital administrators, and external business people. This session will familiarize participants with the financial data needed to function as an effective radiology business manager, including third-party payer mix and procedure mix as well as fixed and variable costs involved in a radiology department and/or imaging center. Discover external environmental factors that effective radiology business managers need to be aware of, including physician referral patterns and time-share arrangements in some imaging centers. Explore the need to understand administrative and medical cultures, and the importance of communicating complex financial data in a clear and easy-to-understand manner to supervising physicians.
Running a Quality Imaging Center
Francis J. Citro, Jr., MD
The ultimate success of an imaging center is based on the efficient, timely and accurate delivery of the imaging report to the referring clinician. The mode, timeliness and accuracy of the reporting by the imaging center staff are under the control of and should be a constant concern to the center administration. This session will demonstrate how to implement a comprehensive quality management program. Many examples of documentation will be presented including the development, maintenance, and evaluation of staff communication skills.
Roundtable Discussions
Freeform discussions on:
• Small Imaging Centers
• Large Imaging Centers
• Start Ups
Economics and Operational Issues of Offering PET Services: What You Need to Know
Michael A. Bohl, MHA
Many facilities are expanding their services and installing Positron Emission Tomography (PET). This session will address the financial, marketing, operational, and billing issues related to the operation of a PET scanner. Find out what you should know as you plan, or begin, to offer PET services.
Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) – Avoiding Inspection Violations
Bonnie Rush, RT(R)(M)(QM)
Imaging centers face the constant challenge of remaining up-to-date and avoiding inspection violations in mammography as regulated under MQSA. What meets FDA requirements at one inspection may incur a violation at the next. Take this opportunity to become aware of the most common violations, how to avoid them, what can be corrected before inspection, and gather pertinent information that will allow your facility to take control of this regulatory process at every inspection.
August 6, 2005
Recruitment and Retention – Finding and Keeping the Right Employees
Rachel Schaming
Today, more than ever, we are recognizing that a highly skilled and motivated workforce is pivotal to success. Business has become more complex as has the recruiting and retention function. And the stakes are high! How do you keep up with the ever-changing landscape – federal and compliance issues, an aging and shrinking workforce and time constraints? This session will explore sources for recruitment, review the impact of retention on your organization and identify key compliance issues
Using Sound Incentives to Enhance Employee Moral and Productivity
Max Reiboldt, CPA
Even a cost-conscious environment can offer worthwhile opportunities for improving employee morale and productivity—from employee incentives and compensation to productivity thresholds and fixed/variable goals. This session will explore ways and provide tools to enhance your employee job satisfaction and improve morale. You will be able to develop an incentive plan, set performance standards, and create an evaluation tool.
Roundtable Discussions:
Freeform discussions on:
• Physician Owned Practices
• Hospital Owned Practices
• IDTF’s
Painless Policy Writing Workshop
Janet Duffy, RT (R)(M)
Are your policies ignored because they are unclear, rambling, or worse yet, not even written down? Spend an interactive hour learning when to write a policy, how to write concisely, and how to keep policies standard and current.
How to Read and Negotiate Payor Contracts Workshop
Stephen K. Marmaduke, JD
It’s no secret that insurance companies, health care plans, and other payors vary greatly in their approaches to contracting for medical services. Each contract contains a unique set of policy provisions, endorsements, exclusions and limitations. Utilization and service levels, and even coverage items, vary greatly from payor to payor. Often, these contracts confuse the most important issues – what services are expected, how much will be paid for these services, and when the payment will be made. This workshop will examine the components of a payor contract, to assist you in negotiating the financial and reimbursement issues that are so critical to the financial success of your practice.
Ideas That Work! Marketing Your Practice
Bobbie De Los Santos, RT(R)(M), CNMT
Ultimately, the key to success for any imaging center is the loyalty and retention of key referring physicians. Hear how imaging centers across the country market and grow their relationships with referring physician and their staff. Listen to new and innovative ideas that work!
