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Diversity can take many forms. One type of recent focus is generational differences and intergenerational issues. Much research exists regarding generational differences in the workplace and in healthcare as a whole. Very little has been done on generational differences within the field of radiology. An analysis of current research of generational differences within radiology, nursing, and healthcart in general was performed to identify current trends and establish similarities and discordance in available studies. An emphasis was placed on how generational differences influence education, teamwork, and patient care, along with what challenges and opportunities exist for managers, leaders, and organizations.

Radiology administrators must use innovative strategies around clinical collaboration and marketing to ensure that patients access the service in sufficient numbers. Radiology Associates of South Florida in collaboration with Baptist Health South Florida have developed a successful lung cancer screening program. The biggest factors in their success have been the affordability of their service and the quality of the program. Like mammography, lung cancer screening programs serve as an entry point to other services that generate revenue for the hospital. Patients may require further evaluation in the form of more imaging or surgical services for biopsy. Part 1 provided background and laid out fundamentals for starting a program. Part 2 focuses on building patient volume, marketing, and issues related to patient management after the screen is performed.

There are many opportunities to justify a dedicated staff member. We have to be able to answer the question "How does this position make money?" The bottom line is that it's crucial the facility does not forfeit appropriate reimbursement for its existing procedures. For new procedures, or equipment, this individual can also ensure cost-benefit analysis/ROI is correct for equipment and/or supply purchases. The specific opportunities vary by facility so you must determine where your potential opportunities lie. There is not one answer, but this article provides you with specific areas to evaluate. Keep in mind if you are evaluating opportunities related to specific procedures you need to utilize outpatient numbers and assume Medicare reimbursement rates so that you calculate a conservative estimate. There is nioney to be found in most hospital organizations, so take the time to identify the potential benefit for your own. You can quantify the impact of a dedicated individual based on your specific case mix, which is very useful when justifying a new position. Also, it's very important to remember, you get what you pay for-fill the new position wisely. Saving a small amount in salary may result in a large sacrifice in potential revenues.

The ACR, published as ACR Select, provides an industry standard for imaging and through its experience with Appropriateness Criteria, is positioned to respond quickly to changing market demands. It has added hundreds of clinically relevant indications to ensure that even common scenarios have coverage. ACR Select is inclusive of numerous other credible content sources and actively receives vetted criteria from other medical specialty societies. ACR Select is well established in the market and available for integration into multiple physician access points. It also has support for the provisions and requirements of PL113-93. Healthcare providers have adopted ACR Select within their physician access points to deliver higher quality imaging services and understand the impact that imaging has on the overall care cycle. This better positions these providers to participate in risk-based contracts based on the value that appropriate imaging delivers. With the passage of PAMA, Congress has set a powerful precedent that has created the opportunity for every healthcare payer to transform the way imaging utilization is managed. Physicians will be required to consult Appropriateness Criteria delivered through CDS when placing orders for HTDI exams for Medicaid patients, and this can easily extend across the entire payer mix. PAMA has passed into public law (PLI113-93) and represents an opportunity for healthcare providers to develop risk based payment models across all imaging services, regardless of the payer of the claim or care setting.