Radiology Business Practice: How to Succeed - Paperback

by David M. Yousem (Author), Norman J. Beauchamp (Author)

To succeed in radiology, you not only need to be able to interpret diagnostic images accurately and efficiently; you also need to make wise decisions about managing your practice at every level. Whether you work in a private, group, hospital, and/or university setting, this practical resource delivers the real-world advice you need to effectively navigate day-to-day financial decisions, equipment and computer systems choices, and interactions with your partners and staff.

• Equips you to make the best possible decisions on assessing your equipment needs - dealing with manufacturers - purchasing versus leasing - and anticipating maintenance costs and depreciation.
• Helps you to identify your most appropriate options for picture archiving systems and radiology information systems - security issues - high-speed lines - storage issues - workstation assessments - and paperless filmless flow.
• Offers advice on dealing with departments/clinicians who wish to perform radiological procedures and provides strategies for win-win compromises, drawing the line, inpatient-versus-outpatient considerations, cost and revenue sharing, and more.