RBMA Bulletin

The RBMA Bulletin November/December 2011 issue focused on Physicians' Issues and A Look at the Future.

TABLE OF CONTENTS  

President’s Message
RBMA President Michael Bohl remembers 2011 and looks at the next 10 years. By Michael A. Bohl, RT, MHA, FRBMA
By Michael A. Bohl, RT, MHA, FRBMA 

Seeking the Radiology Oracle
With changes coming in 2012, it would be wise to review the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) for more hints on the industry.
By Patricia Kroken, FACMPE, FRBMA, CRA 

Careful Planning Can Minimize Tax Consequences of Imaging Center Sales
The sale of an imaging center’s assets may generate significant gain and the tax consequences will depend on how the center’s assets are held.
By John P. Holman and Thomas W. Greeson 

Improving Your Workers’ Compensation Line of Business
This article discusses the dynamics of the workers’ compensation market and offers insights on how a practice can increase referrals from this line of business.
By Stephen P. Ellerman 

Managing for Success: Process Automation for a Radiology Efficient Workflow
Digital modalities are now the industry standards for medical imaging and in order to manage the increased patient load, administrators are faced with crucial decisions.
By Marilyn Solano 

Meaningful Use: How Meaningful Is It for Radiologists?
A closer look at meaningful use and the definition behind the word that achieves defined patient and provider outcomes.
By Barbara F. Rubel 

DATA
Data Mining—A New Depth of Understanding
There is no doubt that clinical data mining is growing in significance across the medical billing industry.
By Chris Gluhak 

LEGISLATIVE
CMS Launches the “Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative”
The launch comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), believing that bundling payments to hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare providers will lead to better coordinated patient care.
By Michael R. Mabry 

LEGAL
Preparing for a RAC Audit
Radiology practices that wish to be proactive with respect to a RAC audit should know all the facts and recommendations.
By Paul W. Kim, JD, MPH and James B. Wieland, JD 

COMPLIANCE
Evaluation and Management Services: The ‘Time’ Factor
Choosing a CPT code that reflects the level of E&M service provided and documented typically depends on three key components; history, exam, and medical decision making.
By Bette Bos 

MARKETING
Hiring a Radiology Liaison
Hiring a representative to tell the world about a practice is an important step and should be handled with time and care.
By Steve Smith 

INTERVIEW
An RBMA Minute with Keith Chew
An RBMA minute with Keith Chew, RBMA Director-At-Large and senior consultant for McKesson.