July 2012

Sometimes the best-intentioned public policy decisions have unintended consequences. Fee-for-service may be a case in point.

Starting a radial program takes forethought and commitment. Three seasoned operators offer guidance for building a successful program.

There are many models and scopes of accountable care organizations (ACO). Addressing standardization obstacles and working toward clinical integration are just two of the challenges standing in the way of success.

Over the past several years, the practice of medicine has faced considerable headwinds. Likewise, cardiovascular imaging has been challenged on a number of different fronts, ranging from growing public concern over radiation exposure, reductions in reimbursement and increased denials by third-party payors.

Many physicians praise vascular closure devices for providing patients comfort and convenience, but they remain skeptical of the devices safety.

Starting this month, California facilities will be required to record dose from every CT study performed. Their peers are watching in anticipation that other states may follow suit.

A cath labs culture plays a key role in staff recruitment and retention. But what contributes to a good or bad culture?