Industry Analysis

Now, for Something Completely Different

As I sit here trying to think of a way to wrap up a year of tremendous change in radiology, health care, and the economy at large, I understand that there is no way to turn 2009 into a neat package.

Radiology Business Journal, December 01, 2009

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Now, the OIG Takes Aim

Yet another wearisome attack on imaging from Washington begs a question: Will decision makers ever get to the real roots of health care inefficiency?

Radiology Business Journal, October 01, 2009

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The Invisible Radiologist Meets the New Math, Climate Change, and Business 101

A leading industry analyst suggests that radiology practices and hospital imaging executives must adapt to the new order or risk extinction

Radiology Business Journal, September 09, 2009

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Quantifying Imaging’s Value to Patients

Contrary to popular belief among regulators and payors, imaging studies do, in fact, contribute to improved patient care.

ImagingBiz Newsletter, August 18, 2009

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Pandora and the Very Scary Box

Out of the box flew all of mankind’s misfortunes

Radiology Business Journal, July 01, 2009

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Extreme Subspecialization Builds Its Own Knowledge Base

“The more you see, the better you are,” Javier Beltran, MD, FACR, says.

ImagingBiz Newsletter, May 15, 2009

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Trends in Mergers and Acquisitions in the Diagnostic Imaging Sector

There is little question, and ample evidence, that merger-and-acquisition activity in the diagnostic imaging business sector has increased since the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) in 2005, and since Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes and IDTF Standards changes in 2006 and 2007.

ImagingBiz Newsletter, June 12, 2008

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Radiology’s Next Big Policy Fight

A conversation with Jeff Goldsmith, PhD, is, by definition, unpredictable and always provocative.

Radiology Business Journal, March 15, 2008

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Consolidation Ahead: Imaging Mergers and Acquisitions

Over the past 10 years or so, there have been distinct phases in mergers and acquisitions in the medical imaging market.

ImagingBiz Newsletter, February 15, 2008

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Canada’s Number–one Imaging Provider Acquires American Radiology Services

CML HealthCare Income Fund, Mississauga, Ontario, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Baltimore-based American Radiology Services (ARS) for $151 million.

ImagingBiz Newsletter, January 15, 2008

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Post-DRA Roundup: The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Ugly

I have been asked to provide our experience, so far, in 2007, with respect to the impact of DRA 2005 on imaging centers.

ImagingBiz Newsletter, July 15, 2007

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