Imaging Technology: Utilization and Service
Introduction: Imaging providers—now, more than ever—need to operate their technology resources as efficiently as possible. To achieve maximum efficiency, the imaging devices...
Equipment Service: Total Cost of Ownership
Imaging managers are being called upon to reduce costs significantly in their departments, so understanding the total cost of ownership is critical. All payors...
The 100 Largest Private Radiology Practices
Introduction
Welcome to the fifth annual radiology-group survey results. A different approach in gathering information was used this year. In the past,...
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The Jig Is Up
For many years, hospitals and physician practices have engaged with payors in a little game we play in a free market society called “negotiation.” This game enables the players to use whatever tools and stratagems they possess to leverage as good a price possible for their services/business in an increasingly price-conscious marketplace. On the provider side, good means high, and on the payor side, good means low. Providers might negotiate from a position
