November 4, 2015 Any distributed workflow solution worth its salt helps radiologists work at the top of their clinical skill set, maximize their productivity and fully integrate their workflow with that of the rest of their practice—and, ultimately, with the workflow of the ordering physician, practice or provider organization. Read More
By Keith Chew, MHA, CMPE, Managing Director of Strategic Positioning and Consulting Services In last month’s installment of the Collaboration Series, we discussed the evolving, varied business models of radiology group collaborations, partnerships, affiliations and acquisitions. This month, we will be focusing on using the collaborative model to improve the quality of care radiology groups […]
Within the past ten years, physician leaders and hospital executives have seen more consolidation in the healthcare industry than ever before. As the industry transitions to a value-based care model, efforts are underway by leaders across the board to reduce costs, improve results and increase hospital-physician alignment. A recent report by Deloitte, “2015 Health Care […]
August 31, 2015 Oct. 1 is rapidly approaching, and no medical specialty, including radiology, will be exempt from ICD-10’s industry-wide overhaul. Read More–>
By Robert Kebbekus, President & COO Oct. 1 is rapidly approaching, and no medical specialty, including radiology, will be exempt from ICD-10’s industry-wide overhaul. A recent article in the Radiology Business Journal warns physicians to “brace themselves,” citing a Journal of American College of Radiology study which predicts a 6-fold increase in the number of […]
July 19, 2015 We’re only halfway through the current calendar year, and already radiology practice in the U.S. has been jolted by not one but two major transactions. In January, Sheridan, the multispecialty physician-services division of AmSurg Corp, purchased Radisphere Radiology for an undisclosed amount. In May, Mednax Inc., the $2 billion health-services company mostly […]
July 19, 2015 The question in the headline is not open-ended and philosophical. It is multiple-choice and strategic, as any given hospital or multi-hospital system now inevitably perceives its contracted radiology practices as occupying ground in one of only three possible capacities. READ MORE
July 7, 2015 In last month’s installment of the Patient Empowerment series, we discussed how the rise of the new patient-consumer directly affects radiologists. Part III of this series will provide insight into what radiology practice leaders can do to not only adapt to this trend, but capitalize upon it to better serve their […]
July 7, 2015 In last month’s installment of the Patient Empowerment series, we discussed how the rise of the new patient-consumer directly affects radiologists. Part III of this series will provide insight into what radiology practice leaders can do to not only adapt to this trend, but capitalize upon it to better serve their […]
June 16, 2015 In April’s first installment of the Patient Empowerment series, we discussed how increased patient responsibility and widespread use of technology has led to the creation of the new patient-consumer. Part II of this series asks the question: So what? Read More →
June 16, 2015 In April’s first installment of the Patient Empowerment series, we discussed how increased patient responsibility and widespread use of technology has led to the creation of the new patient-consumer. Part II of this series asks the question: So what? The rise of patient empowerment has given way to a […]
The entry of corporate management companies into radiology May 19, 2015 On May 12, 2015, MEDNAX announced its official agreement to acquire Virtual Radiologic, commonly known as vRad, for $500 million. vRad is a leading outsourced radiology physician services company comprised of over 350 U.S. board-certified radiologists. It is also the largest corporate provider […]
April 22, 2015 The changing healthcare landscape has directly affected providers, hospitals and medical staff, but it also has had a profound effect on patients. The increase in patient responsibility for healthcare costs paired with the ease of sharing information via technology has created a patient population that is more aware, knowledgeable and concerned […]
April 15, 2015 While independence once held great value and autonomy, joint ventures (JVs) now allow radiology groups of all sizes to work smarter. Radiology practices benefit from the clinical and business intelligence and improved performance analytics JVs can bring, as well as the potential for predictive and prescriptive analytics, increased access to radiology capacity […]
Two independent radiology practices in New York’s Hudson Valley have finalized a plan, three years in the works, to form a joint venture and begin actively inviting other groups to climb aboard. Read More…
March 12, 2015 The needs of the hospital have dramatically changed as the healthcare industry transitions to a value-based model. These changes have required a greater level of hospital physician alignment than ever before.
February 26, 2015 Group collaboration is growing and evolving as an effective business model. But whether you are pursuing a collaborative practice or not, all physician leaders are having to address the impending ICD-10 deadline.
Change is coming to radiology in ways the profession could not have anticipated in a pre-Affordable Care Act world. The forces driving the change are many and varied—economic, regulatory, technology-enabled—but one common denominator has emerged as the “cardiopulmonary system” of the transformation: hospitals under intense pressure … Read whole article here
As senior vice president of Integrated Radiology Partners, (IRP) and also president of the Radiology Business Management Association, Keith Chew is a well-respected leader in our industry. He recently spent time with RadAnalytics to talk about his new role with IRP, the importance of applying analytics in radiology, and share his thoughts on radiology’s outlook […]