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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 01/23/2025 at 12:00 PM (EST)
This dynamic session is for individuals responsible for any portion of the charge capture, coding, documentation, billing, and account follow-up of radiology services. All the 2025 radiology coding updates will be reviewed in detail as well as other key items of concern related to imaging services, including but not limited to, new telemedicine visit codes, MR safety codes, supervision, reimbursement, and audit concerns. Radiology administrators as well as professionals involved in radiology compliance and revenue cycle will gain the information that they need to ensure correct coding and compliance for their organizations. It is recommended that appropriate individuals from Compliance and Finance be invited to ensure consistency and accuracy within the entire organization.
Presented by: Melody W. Mulaik, MSHS, CRA, FAHRA, RCC, RCC-IR
President, Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies
This dynamic session is for individuals responsible for any portion of the charge capture, coding, documentation, billing, and account follow-up of radiology services. All the 2025 radiology coding updates will be reviewed in detail as well as other key items of concern related to imaging services, including but not limited to, new telemedicine visit codes, MR safety codes, supervision, reimbursement, and audit concerns. Radiology administrators as well as professionals involved in radiology compliance and revenue cycle will gain the information that they need to ensure correct coding and compliance for their organizations. It is recommended that appropriate individuals from Compliance and Finance be invited to ensure consistency and accuracy within the entire organization
You will learn:
- 2025 Radiology coding updates: diagnostic, interventional and E/M
- Modality-specific areas of concern: coding, edits and audit targets
- Regulatory updates, including supervision and more!
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 01/07/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)
The presentation will cover the features and uses of two different Bracco products that each provide unique value to their areas of imaging. Vueway® (gadopiclenol) is the first true high-relaxivity macrocyclic GBCA approved for use in the U.S., at a low Gd dose of 0.05 mmol/kg. Varibar® (barium sulfate 40% w/v) is a suite of 5 related barium preparations specifically designed and approved for use in the modified barium swallow (MBS) examination – the only such barium products available. Varibar was used in the clinical validation of the standardized Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP™©) protocol for evaluating swallowing disorders in adults.
This Webinar is generously sponsored by Bracco.
Date: January 7th, 2025
Time: 1:00 P.M. EST
Speaker: Dr. Steven Sireci
Session Description: The presentation will cover the features and uses of two different Bracco products that each provide unique value to their areas of imaging. Vueway® (gadopiclenol) is the first true high-relaxivity macrocyclic GBCA approved for use in the U.S., at a low Gd dose of 0.05 mmol/kg. Varibar® (barium sulfate 40% w/v) is a suite of 5 related barium preparations specifically designed and approved for use in the modified barium swallow (MBS) examination – the only such barium products available. Varibar was used in the clinical validation of the standardized Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP™©) protocol for evaluating swallowing disorders in adults.
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Join us for an informative webinar that delves into the upcoming CMS Radiation Dose Quality Measures including the new Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measure and Inpatient Quality Reports (IQR) beginning in 2025. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the new measures and the essential steps needed to ensure that institutions are well-prepared for these changes and how to prepare for reporting. We will also discuss how Alara and Bayer’s Radimetrics® Dose Management System can be deployed to facilitate compliance with the new eCQMs.
This Webinar is generously sponsored by Bayer.
Session Description:
Join us for an informative webinar that delves into the upcoming CMS Radiation Dose Quality Measures including the new Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measure and Inpatient Quality Reports (IQR) beginning in 2025. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the new measures and the essential steps needed to ensure that institutions are well-prepared for these changes and how to prepare for reporting. We will also discuss how Alara and Bayer’s Radimetrics® Dose Management System can be deployed to facilitate compliance with the new eCQMs.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain insights into best practices for preparing staff and systems for upcoming changes in radiation dose management.
- Understand the key components of the new CMS Radiation Dose Quality Measures for 2025.
- Learn about the implications of these measures for healthcare institutions and radiology practices.
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Jessica Mitchell
Product Director of Operational Analytics
Bayer Digital Solutions
Jessica Mitchell is a Product Director of Operational Analytics for the Radiology - Digital Solutions Business at Bayer. Over the past 10 years Jessica has focused her efforts on bringing dose management software to healthcare organization across the US, and around the globe. Her passion for Global Health quality measures is founded in ensuring healthcare providers are providing patients the right care at the right time, while ensuring that care meets today’s quality standards.
Josh Cohen
Vice President
Alara Imaging
With over 20 years of radiology experience, Josh arrived at Alara to commercialize the gateway solution for CMS measure computation and future use cases. Having worked for Philips Healthcare and Cortechs.ai, Josh understands the need for radiology data to be secured, protected, and work under the modern framework that Alara has designed. Josh previously managed a global radiology AI business that spanned 30+ countries and 1200 clinical sites.
Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman
Professor in Residence
UCSF
Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman has published over 160 peer reviewed publications, cited 21,700 times, with many articles focused on approaches to optimize the radiation doses used for CT across physicians and hospitals. Dr. Smith-Bindman has testified before the US Congress, Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health in 2010 (Medical Radiation: An overview of the Issues and again in 2012 (The Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, The Care Bill.) The focus on her testimony was on the need to enact standards for CT scanning to reduce the harms associated with excessive radiation doses. In 2019, Dr. Smith-Bindman was awarded a $5M cooperative agreement with CMS to develop a CT quality measure to reduce excessive radiation dose. Dr. Smith-Bindman is a Co-founder of Alara Imaging, which was created to build
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In 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will introduce new reporting requirements that will directly impact reimbursement for healthcare organizations. This educational webinar, hosted by Olav Christianson—author of foundational papers for CMS measure—will guide attendees through the complexities of these new requirements. The session will provide a clear, educational breakdown of the CMS reporting framework, exploring timelines, data elements, and the measure's calculation. Attendees will leave with a firm understanding of how to approach compliance without being overwhelmed by technicalities. This is a non-promotional, content-rich session designed to educate rather than promote specific solutions.
This webinar is generously sponsored by Imalogix.
We are excited to invite you to an upcoming AHRA Webinar, hosted by Olav Christianson, Vice President of Clinical Strategy at Imalogix, focusing on the key challenges and strategies for the new CMS electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) in 2025. This educational session is designed to guide you through the complexities of these measures, ensuring your healthcare organization is prepared for successful compliance.
Date: October 29, 2024
Time: 1 PM, EDT
If you are having any difficulties accessing the webinar, please use this link to access the Zoom directly: https://smithbucklin.zoom.us/w...
Webinar Overview: Olav Christianson will provide an accessible introduction to the CMS eCQMs, specifically focusing on the Excessive Radiation Dose eCQM. The session will cover key topics designed to help healthcare organizations meet the new requirements with confidence. By attending, you'll gain insight into strategies for improving quality and ensuring compliance in 2025 and beyond.
Key Topics Covered:
- A beginner's guide to CMS and eCQMs
- Key components of the Excessive Radiation eCQM
- Excessive Radiation eCQM implementation
- Quality improvement with the Excessive Radiation eCQM
- Summary and discussion
About the Speaker: Olav Christianson, VP of Clinical Strategy at Imalogix, is a thought leader in radiation dose monitoring and medical physics. With over a decade of experience in clinical strategy and innovation in imaging technology, he has authored several foundational papers on radiation dose tracking, which have been referenced in CMS’s eCQM measure specifications. We encourage anyone involved in medical imaging, quality assurance, or healthcare operations to join this valuable educational session. Don’t miss your opportunity to get ahead of the 2025 CMS eCQM requirements.
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Olav Christianson
VP Clinical Strategy
Imalogix
Olav Christianson is the Vice President of Clinical Strategy at Imalogix, where he brings over a decade of experience in medical physics and clinical consulting to his current role. He earned his Master’s degree in Medical Physics from Duke University, where his thesis focused on developing dose monitoring software. During his time as an on-site medical physicist at Duke University Medical Center, he published several influential academic papers on radiation dose monitoring and image quality analysis. As one of the early contributors to the field of radiation dose monitoring, he authored foundational papers on radiation dose tracking and automated noise assessment, which have been cited by CMS in their measure specifications. His work has shaped best practices in dose monitoring and continues to be a key reference in the field. Previously, he led a practice of medical physicists, collaborating with over 300 hospitals across the U.S. to optimize radiation protocols and improve patient safety. In his current role at Imalogix, he is deeply involved in shaping clinical strategy and advancing innovation in radiology and imaging technology. An active member of several professional societies, he works closely with various groups to provide clarity on CMS's new electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) on radiation dose and image quality and support it's implementation across healthcare systems.
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits
Medical Imaging leaders continue to face shortages in healthcare workers, specifically RTs. While this is not a new challenge, it has worsened in the past few years. This webinar will explore solutions that integrate technology, workforce strategies, and operational efficiency, in an effort to mitigate these shortages.
This webinar is generously sponsored by GE HealthCare.
Session Description:
Medical Imaging leaders continue to face shortages in healthcare workers, specifically RTs. While this is not a new challenge, it has worsened in the past few years. This webinar will explore solutions that integrate technology, workforce strategies, and operational efficiency, in an effort to mitigate these shortages.
Learning Objectives:
1) Understand how remote scanning technology has improved workforce management in hospitals, particularly for RTs
2) Understand the key trends reshaping workforce models
3) Explore on-device AI integration and how it helps reduce burnout 4) Explore short- and long-term strategies to help stimulate opportunities for radiologic technologistsThis webinar is approved for 1.0 ARRT Category A Credit.
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Nahdia Pirzada (Moderator)
Vice President, Imaging Clinical Applications
GE HealthCare
Nahdia is Vice President of Imaging Clinical Applications at GE Healthcare, where she drives strategy, processes and key performance metrics that enable customer excellence, team motivation and business growth in the U.S. Nahdia has held various roles across multiple businesses within GE Healthcare. In her previous role as director of service, she was responsible for leading and developing the clinical engineering and diagnostic imaging field service teams, and leading service delivery and customer success management for key accounts in the Boston area. She is passionate about creating a world-class employee and client experience and has a proven track record of solving complex problems, building a culture of teamwork and achieving business results. Nahdia is a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion, and co-leads the Global GE Healthcare Women’s Network. She holds a master’s degree in engineering management and business administration from the University of Texas at Austin, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Nahdia also serves on the ASRT Foundation Board of Trustees as the Treasurer.
Kimberly Bathurst
AVP of Women’s Health and Screening Services
RadNet – East Coast
Kimberly Bathurst is the AVP of Women’s Health and Screening Services for RadNet – East Coast. Kim has been a radiologic technologist for over 37 years, practicing various modalities, including CT, Interventional Radiology, DXA, OR, ER, and Mammography. Throughout her career, she has served on several Radiography Program Advisory Committees and has experience teaching and mentoring students. Kim has actively supported Maryland legislation by testifying in the Maryland House and Senate, supporting bills that make screening care more accessible to patients in the State of Maryland.
As a mother of a Marine Veteran and an active member of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Kim has spent many hours supporting our men and women in uniform with care package campaigns, writing letters of support and encouragement, and assisting fellow military families across the US.
Outside of her professional and volunteer commitments, Kim values her personal time. She finds joy in reading, baking, crafting, and camping. However, her most cherished moments are those spent with her family, which she prioritizes in her busy schedule.
Beth Kisielius
Vice President, Strategic Client Sales
AMN Healthcare
Beth Kisielius is an experienced leader with over 30 years of healthcare workforce solutions and recruitment strategy expertise. She has successfully served as a trusted advisor to hundreds of healthcare organizations by supporting their goals to optimize, develop, and nurture their workforce. With 15 years of executive experience at AMN, Ms. Kisielius has served as an innovative collaborator, working across multiple AMN brands to develop integrated solutions to solve complex workforce challenges.
Prior to joining AMN, Ms. Kisielius served as the Director of Recruitment at a six-hospital healthcare system in Massachusetts. In that role, she was responsible for the system-wide recruitment strategy, leadership, and performance accountability. Ms. Kisielius earned a master’s degree in speech language pathology from Emerson College and a bachelor's degree in human development from Boston College.
Sarah Lewis
Vice President, Digital Solutions - Imaging
GE HealthCare
Sarah is the Vice president and General Manager of Imaging Digital Solutions (IDS), leading product strategy across the USA and Canada for software solutions designed to enhance operational efficiencies and care standardization in medical imaging. With over a decade of experience supporting healthcare providers, Sarah has developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by the imaging and healthcare industry.
She is dedicated to driving innovation in patient care through her expertise in commercializing and advancing SaaS and imaging software technologies, particularly in addressing staffing shortages and optimizing workflows.
Arlene Siver
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships – Imaging
GE HealthCare
Arlene is the VP of Strategic Partnerships – responsible for leading the team that aligns GEHC’s horizontal capabilities to prioritized needs identified within the provider organization. Working collaboratively to understand client outcome definitions and nuances, she leads internal teams to shape strategies that integrate GEHC technology, data and analytics and creative business models to drive outcome improvements.
Leveraging 27 years of industry knowledge and GE experience, Arlene is skilled in managing internal cross functional teams in accordance with client organizations that include consultants and contractors for large-scale complex projects. She leads opportunities by utilizing industry, market and financial tools to architect strategic solutions that deliver outcomes aligned to the provider outcome improvement strategy. Her expertise spans across Imaging, Service, PCS, Finance, Digital and Pharmaceuticals. She has a proven track record with Academics/Luminaries, National, Gov’t, For Profit/Non-Profit accounts and possess strong analytic and technical skills to communicate solutions, with confidence, at all levels within a provider organization.
Arlene has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Management from Clarkson University and is a Green Belt Certified in Six Sigma.
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AHRA September/October 2024 Quick Credit The credit earned from the Quick Credit test accompanying this article may be applied to the AHRA Human Resource Management (HR) domain.
Reducing Radiographic Repeat Rates by Craig Carr, MBA, CRA, RT(R)(CT)(MR)(ARRT)
The presented quality improvement (QI) initiative is focused on reducing radiographic repeat rates as a means to decrease radiation dose to patients and, in this case, more specifically, the pediatric population. As professional radiographers, it is the expectation that we adhere to the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles and do all we can to drive down any unnecessary radiation exposure for all patients. Reducing ionizing radiation is not a new concept within the radiographic community, as most radiology departments actively track data pertaining to the reduction of radiographic repeats. The presented project incorporates several quality-improvement tools used to analyze and evaluate processes and interventions to solidify ongoing success that can be sustained over a long period. The data was collected on a weekly basis (average weekly N size was 1,690) and consisted of a pediatric population up to 21 years of age. The QI process opened up a fresh perspective on an age-old issue. The project fostered a multifaceted collaboration that dove into issues and looked for innovative ways to improve static processes. Our findings instituted some fundamental changes that resulted in a significant reduction in radiographic repeats per technologist and as a department.
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AHRA September/October 2024 Quick Credit The credit earned from the Quick Credit test accompanying this article may be applied to the AHRA Human Resource Management (HR) domain.
Surviving a Career Setback by Tricia Trammell, CRA, FAHRA BA R.T. (R)(M)(QM)(BS), CN-BI
There are many types of career setbacks, including receiving difficult feedback, not getting a promotion, or experiencing a separation from employment. All kinds of career setbacks can be difficult to navigate. Our healthcare environment has changed significantly in recent years, raising the stakes and increasing the challenges healthcare workers face. Dealing with a career setback requires resilience, self-reflection, self-care, and sometimes some hard work. Most professionals will at some point experience a career setback, or they already have. With some persistence, one can survive these experiences, and thrive
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Curated content from the AHRA 2024 Annual Meeting.
Curated content from the AHRA 2024 Annual Meeting.
Sessions Include:
- Keynote: Dare to Matter: The Unapologetic Pursuit to Matter More
- Keynote: Unlocking the Power of Connections: A Framework for Patient and Caregiver Engagement
- How to think smarter about funding requests from radiology groups
- Maximizing the Patient Experience of Care: On-boarding for New Graduates
- Regulatory Affairs 2024
- A Leader's Inclusive Blueprint: Transforming Challenges, Enhancing Staff Experiences
- An Unconventional Approach: Leveraging Kindness As A Strategy For Success
- DEI: It's not just about the Color of your Skin
- Ensuring Compliant Coding & Billing for Extender Services
- Impacting Culture from The Frontline: A Culture Transformation Framework/The Critical Role of Psychological Safety in Culture Transformation
- Unlocking Therapeutics: Design Considerations for PET/CT Services
- From Scan to Smile: Strategies for Positive Patient Interactions
- The Multi-Generational Audience
- Artificial Intelligence - Non-Clinical Applications in Imaging Operations
- Navigating the Future: Effective Strategies for Leading Remote Teams
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Breast imaging plays a crucial role in the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, the most common cancer among women globally. Accurate imaging is essential for guiding treatment decisions, monitoring response to therapy, and improving patient outcomes. In this continuing education webinar, Dr. Kara-Lee Pool, will discuss indications for breast MRI, common artifacts and positioning techniques, contrast updates, and the future of breast imaging. Attendees will leave with enhanced knowledge and practical skills to optimize their use of breast MRI for diagnostic accuracy in breast imaging.
Original air date: September 19, 2024
Speaker: Kara-Lee Pool, MD
Sponsored by Guerbet
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 Category A ARRT continuing education credits.
Breast imaging plays a crucial role in the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, the most common cancer among women globally. Accurate imaging is essential for guiding treatment decisions, monitoring response to therapy, and improving patient outcomes. In this continuing education webinar, Dr. Kara-Lee Pool, will discuss indications for breast MRI, common artifacts and positioning techniques, contrast updates, and the future of breast imaging. Attendees will leave with enhanced knowledge and practical skills to optimize their use of breast MRI for diagnostic accuracy in breast imaging.
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Kara-Lee Pool, MD
Kara-Lee Pool, MD is a Radiologist who specializes in the fields of breast, pediatrics, and global health. She currently practices breast radiology at Torrance Memorial Hospital, Cedars-Sinai Health.
Her passion for Global Health research focuses on increasing the level of health care in low and middle income countries. She is an invited lecturer internationally, including for the World Health Organization and the Society of Breast Imaging.
She has extensive publications and book chapters on the topics of breast radiology, global health, pediatric imaging, and infectious diseases. Dr. Pool is an award winning documentary film producer and currently on the Lancet Committee for Global Diagnostics.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 04/30/2024
Participants will learn about some of the barriers to care that breast imaging centers face on a daily basis. Strategies for increased patient satisfaction and retention will be discussed in detail. Case examples will be provided to exemplify these strategies in practice.
Original air date: April 30, 2024
Speaker: Dr. Stacy Smith-Foley, MD, CARTI
Sponsored by Beekley MedicalParticipants will learn about some of the barriers to care that breast imaging centers face on a daily basis. Strategies for increased patient satisfaction and retention will be discussed in detail. Case examples will be provided to exemplify these strategies in practice.
Learning Objectives:
1. Review barriers to care
2. Discuss strategies for patient retention
3. Provide case examples of optimal careThis activity has been approved for 1.0 Category A ARRT continuing education credits.
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