Compact ultrasound, portable ultrasound machine, hand-held ultrasound system….. regardless of which name you use, the general category is still the same: small, laptop-sized ultrasound machine that, in most models, packs as much punch as its cart-based brothers. According to our guru in the ultrasound industry, Harvey Klein, portable ultrasound machines are defined as “compact ultrasound systems…..weighing […]
Compact ultrasound, Portable ultrasound machine, hand-held ultrasound system….. regardless of which name you use, the general category is still the same: small, laptop-sized ultrasound machine that, in most models, packs as much punch as its cart-based brothers. Recently I sat down with sonographer Grace Smith, RDMS (AB, OB/Gyn and RVT), ARRT – RT(R), owner of NWI Mobile […]
Prevention is certainly one of the keys to a healthy lifestyle and having access to care is critical in ensuring potential illnesses are caught early. Regardless of what is happening in healthcare today from a government perspective, one area to be proud of is the passing of the stipulation for women to have Well-Woman care […]
Women with dense breast tissue are at a disadvantage when it comes to cancer screening which can be detrimental because those with dense breasts are also at higher risk. Dense breast tissue consists of a lot of glands, ducts, tissues and fibrous with less fat that other breast tissue. In the case of mammograms abnormalities […]
London company announces educational tool to assist healthcare professionals with learning and understanding anatomy when performing musculoskeletal ultrasound related procedures. The company, Primal Pictures, launched an online and DVD educational resource called 3D Anatomy for MSK Ultrasound: Lower Limb. According to the report by “Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Ultrasound Devices Market (2012 – 2017) – Global […]
In June, 2012 United Medical Instruments finalized negotiations with Toshiba America Medical to partner with them to increase distribution of the Toshiba ultrasound systems both cart—based and portable, to the physician market. United Medical Instruments (UMI) has been an industry leader selling ultrasound systems, transducers, and service for over 15 years. The company focus is in the private physician market […]
Guidelines Established by American College of Cardiology for Appropriate Use of Ultrasound for Peripheral Vascular Testing As reimbursement cuts continue to be made, determining if and when a diagnostic test is necessary is becoming more prevalent. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) collaborated with 10 other medical organizations to develop a set of guidelines to assist clinicians […]
As physicians struggle with the need to diversify patient services while managing their cash flow, one company has implemented an innovative program to help customers demo ultrasound equipment, online, before committing to a major purchase – a program which has increased customer satisfaction by ensuring the ultrasound machine meets their needs. Providing customers with ultrasound […]
Armed now with feedback from your peers, an understanding of what your current reputation is, and a vision to strengthen that reputation, the next step is to embrace the multitude of online communities to market yourself or your practice. Regardless if you are a student, a seasoned professional or a practice owner, the best way […]
Last week, I suggested you invite feedback from your colleagues on how they perceive you, as a way to get a good understanding of your reputation in the field. Were you able to solicit and hear the feedback? Did you hear adjectives like team player, flexible, innovative — or aloof, unapproachable, unrealistic? Did you hear […]
Who needs to worry about marketing and branding? You do. The reality is that we form opinions about people every day, whether or not we think we’re being judgmental and regardless if we know someone personally. You are forming an opinion about me right now as you read this post. My reputation has been built over the […]
Adding ultrasound to your practice not only helps improve patient services by allowing you to keep control over the care your patients receive, but it also creates an additional source of revenue. For a private physician considering an ultrasound system purchase selecting the right system can be a challenge. Hospitals typically have funds allocated for capital equipment […]
The online social media company, Social Media Today , LLC has recently partnered with Siemens Healthcare The online social media company, Social Media Today , LLC has recently partnered with Siemens Healthcare with the launch of the site HealthWorksCollective. The site offers editorial feedback in the areas of medical technology, healthcare policy, remote diagnostics, and […]
The release of 5010 HIPAA standard transactions will incorporate the new ICD-10 billing codes for procedures and diagnosis so that any concerns you may have will be alleviated because the work will be done for you. Having said that, the coding changes are significant. According to ASCO.org “There are a total of 197,769 codes in ICD-10-PCS, a […]
According to a recent announcement from EHR/EMR audits are beginning for not just hospitals but also for private practice physicians. To read more about preparing your office for electronic medical records, read our blog Electronic Records, Physician Incentives or Penalties – the Scoop. Not only are electronic records on the way to becoming mandatory staples of practice, so […]
There are 9 more days left in 2011 to take advantage of the Small Business Job Act of 2010. This is called Section179 Tax Deduction, and applies to both new and used equipment, purchased by small business. According to Section179.org it’s explained as follows: Essentially, Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the […]
Technological advancements in the field of imaging have made ultrasound ownership a cost-effective solution to providing quality patient care in a private practice. However, with new technology comes required training and expertise so as more unlicensed health care professionals perform ultrasound exams; the government is stepping in to protect the general public and requiring imaging professionals […]
The times….. they are a changing. And rapidly. Are you ready? The clock is ticking for private practice physicians to implement electronic records or face penalties. How much time is left? What kinds of fines will be assessed? Should you select EHR or EMR software? Here’s the info in a nutshell. First, there is a […]
There are 32 more days left in 2011 to take advantage of the Small Business Job Act of 2010. This is called Section179 Tax Deduction, and applies to both new and used equipment, purchase by small business. According to Section179.org it’s explained as follows: Essentially, Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full […]
According to a recent survey of 661 physicians who responded, the majority of you are happy, with a scale rating of 7.35/10, would choose your career path again, are working more than 40 hours a week and are becoming more tech savvy. While concerns swirl around reimbursement and reform, the majority will continue to do business as […]
As the term point-of-care ultrasound becomes part of popular vernacular to those of us in the medical community, it’s important to consider what the phrase really means and how it is shaping the way physicians practice medicine. Portable or compact ultrasound systems are becoming smaller and the technological improvements are awe-inspiring, the industry has grown tremendously since […]
The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) has worked diligently since 2008 to raise awareness about the safety of contrast agents used in ultrasound. They have established thorough training programs, supplemented with videos, guidelines and coding information. Earlier this year the FDA held a multi-committee hearing to gather public opinion from groups including Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory […]
There was a time when the sales process was glamorous and meaningful. A physician would develop a relationship with a salesperson, be treated to celebratory dinners, become a reference site for purchasing the newest release of imaging software. Now there are laws that prohibit salespeople from almost buying a customer a cup of coffee, most […]
With uncertainty in the healthcare market and questions about medical reimbursement, physicians are looking to diversify their service offerings, taking a proactive approach to patient care. In addition, an emerging trend is to evolve into a “concierge physician”, which allows clinicians to supplement their revenue by offering an annual fee-based option in addition to billing. Concierge medicine […]
Part III Welcome to our final blog in our 3-part series on treatment for varicose veins. Finally, we will look at the type of equipment used when performing the more invasive procedures and some of the new trends that are being discussed in this field of treatment. To recap, the treatments generally performed are: Radiofrequency […]