The Future of Radiologic Technology: Skills Every Rad Tech Will Need

Radiologic technology is changing faster than ever. Advances in artificial intelligence, digital imaging, automation, new imaging technologies, and evolving patient-care expectations are transforming the role of the radiologic technologist. While technical expertise will always remain at the heart of the profession, tomorrow’s most successful rad techs will need a broader skill set than simply knowing how to operate imaging equipment. The future belongs to technologists … Continue reading The Future of Radiologic Technology: Skills Every Rad Tech Will Need

Sound OFF: Medicare Cuts Imaging “bread and butter” dollars

People are talking! Discussing the Medicare cuts scheduled for operators of CR imaging equipment. This regulation was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 signed by the President in December, 2015. It caught many facilities in the crosshairs. Medicare is pushing imaging providers to adopt digital technology. CMS has scheduled reimbursement cuts starting in 2017 of 20% for those still providing analog imaging. There … Continue reading Sound OFF: Medicare Cuts Imaging “bread and butter” dollars