In the March 2016 issue of “Perspectives”, The Joint Commission announced the addition of two new Human Resources (HR) elements of performance (EPs) for accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals, and ambulatory care organizations that provide diagnostic imaging services (including those ambulatory care organizations that have achieved Advanced Diagnostic Imaging certification). The new HR requirements, scheduled […]
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RSI is proud to announce that two more of our staff have earned the right to be listed as Diplomates of the American Board of Radiology. BoHyun An Hartmann, MS, DABR and Travis C. Greene, MS, DABR are now certified by the ABR as Diagnostic Medical Physicists. This is no slight accomplishment and we are […]
Learn More...Radiation medicine devices are an important part of a medical practice, and the FDA requires that establishments list their devices with them. This is to ensure safety and quality standards before going on the market or being used on consumers. Policy enacted by legislators and government regulators requires that there has been a similar device legally distributed […]
Learn More...Accreditation of medical professionals is paramount when it comes to ensuring that patients are receiving the best care possible. By possessing current certifications administered through various professional and governing boards, colleagues and clients will know that a physician is practicing with the highest standards of quality. The American Board of Radiology was first proposed by […]
Learn More...Since 1987, the American College of Radiology‘s accreditation programs have helped certify over 35,000 facilities in ten different imaging modalities. By providing rigorous certification standards, the ACR continues to lead the way by ensuring the highest of quality for consumers and professionals in the field of radiology. Learn more about the nine imaging modalities currently […]
Learn More...On New Years Day, 2012, the MIPPA law took effect. It became mandatory for private offices and outpatient imaging centers who wish to invoice CMS for CT, MRI, PET and/or SPECT services to be accredited. The majority of our hospital and medical center clientele has embraced the inevitability for their accreditation and have also started […]
Learn More...Mandatory Accreditation required for Medicare Reimbursement Congress passes bill HR6331 making accreditation mandatory for Medicare reimbursement of MRI, CT, NM, PET starting January 1, 2012. Click here for more information about bill HR6331. United Healthcare Moves Accreditation Deadline Back United Healthcare Extends Accreditation Deadline until “fourth quarter 2009”. Sites still advised to make haste with […]
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