Healthcare organizations are embracing the need for information transparency to drive clinical transformation. Nonetheless, they still require the tools and capabilities to make data available in real time and reduce the burden on scarce resources.

Radiology providers treating Medicare recipients may have an additional hoop through which to jump in serving this patient population. A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives proposes to set minimum education and certification standards for technical personnel who plan, offer, and deliver imaging exams and radiation therapy

Radiologists seeking to comply with the EHR Incentive Program (aka "meaningful use") got a bit of a break last week as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) clarified its position on what counts as "seen by" an eligible professional (EP).

The radiology industry is undergoing tectonic changes as a result of declining reimbursements, ever-improving technology, and the emergence of innovative new delivery models. Though much has been written about the impact of these changes on the industry as a whole, the role of the radiologist in this evolving marketplace is often overlooked. Frank

As the January 1, 2012, deadline nears for mandatory accreditation of advanced diagnostic imaging facilities, concerned ACR officials have issued the equivalent of football’s two-minute warning, urging sidelined providers to mobilize and apply today. Government regulators have already reaffirmed their refusal to grant extensions, setting the stage

Judging solely by the number of imaging engagements at our company during the first half of 2011, imaging transactions continue at a frantic pace. For the most part, there are not any new trends to report in imaging valuations. Discount rates, multiples, and the primary value drivers—competition, volumes, reimbursement, and capital-expenditure

This article is second in a four-part series on health-care reform and radiology. To read the first article in the series, click here.

Editor Cheryl Proval and I had the privilege of moderating a very interesting and animated session at the recent RBMA meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was a face-to-face panel discussion with the CEOs of each of the five radiology benefit management (RBM) companies. Anticipation built during the conference, and the attendees were definitely