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With Covid-19 and an increasing geriatric population, the competition and demand for diagnostic imaging continue to rise. The year-over-year growth rate for 2022 alone is expected to be 5.4%. This surge means outpatient imaging centers need to prepare themselves for...

They say things get easier with time, but “they” must not have been talking about healthcare. Instead, the challenges are ever-increasing, especially in the radiology specialty. From shrinking reimbursements, increasing regulatory requirements, and evolving patient...

Radiology clinics need to avoid no-shows to maximize profitability. Learn more about how strategies for patient engagement can help. Strategies for patient engagement have become a major point of discussion in the healthcare field as of late. While patients’...

The administrative and patient demands on outpatient imaging centers have never been higher. Radiology businesses across the United States are grappling with some of the highest inflation rates seen in decades coupled with major regulatory changes implemented by the...

Are you one of the many imaging centers across the United States working to overcome critical challenges like: Shrinking reimbursements Growing operational expenses Staffing challenges Increasing competition Rising inflation Manual time-consuming workflows The current...

Phase 3 of the Modern Patient Journey: Automated Arrival and Intake Workflows From the moment a patient makes an appointment, they’re evaluating their experience with your imaging center. What type of experience do you want to greet your patients (and staff) when they...

Phase 1: Maximize Appointment Volumes and Relationships with Referring  Physicians Though the modern patient journey at diagnostic imaging centers is cyclical, your cycle will never gain momentum without a strategic approach to that crucial first stage – physician...

Optimizing Every Stage of The Modern Imaging Center Patient Journey The demand for healthcare services continues to rise. From the return of care deferred during the pandemic to an aging baby boomer population with greater demands for imaging services, the demand for...

It’s no secret that the current climate is presenting real challenges for diagnostic imaging centers around the country. The following concerns are top-of-mind for practice managers and imaging center leadership: Shrinking reimbursements Increasing employee burnout...

Empty appointments are more than an inconvenience. They come with a hefty cost for your practice that goes beyond just revenue. Patient no-shows impact your: Profitability Efficiency Quality of care So, just how much can these no-shows affect your practice, and what...

Strategies to Address Staffing Issues in Outpatient Imaging Centers Staffing has become a sharply increasing concern in 2022 among radiology practice managers. Headlines about inflation and the Great Resignation detail the impact across all industries, but the...

Growth of Centers  Despite challenges at diagnostic imaging centers like rising inflation, shrinking reimbursements, increasing competition, and decreasing employee retention, industry revenues have grown at 1.7% per year over the last three years. And as this graph,...