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Your weekend read: This article in @Radiology Business provides an interesting real-world look at how scope of practice expansion is affecting the specialty while saving the provider cost. What are your thoughts on using APPs over IR physicians during medical procedures? Is the quality of patient care suffering because of it? https://zurl.co/sXti #radiology #teleradiology #healthcare #scopecreep

✅ Influencing medical policy! MSN worked with Palmetto GBA, a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), to enact a policy change that benefits radiology practices. By advocating for additional indications for CT Perfusion studies, we helped expand accepted indications for medical necessity. Persistence can pay off! Read more on how policy changes can positively impact radiology practices at https://lnkd.in/d8yWjxg3

Does your billing partner advocate for you and your practice?

Did you know that patient-friendly radiology reports play a crucial role in improving patient care and satisfaction? ✅ Improved patient understanding by over 80% ✅ Increased patient satisfaction ratings by over 90% ✅ Over 95% of patients are more likely to return to the facility in the future ✅ Better patient outcomes through fostering patient empowerment, collaboration, and more informed decision-making #radiology #healthcare #digitalhealth

Selecting the ideal stethoscope as a medical monitoring devices to master cardiology stethoscope is a crucial decision for medical professionals, as this essential tool plays a vital role in patient care and diagnosis as a day in the life of a cardiologist. Click on link https://bit.ly/3OgxzNs to know to know more and Stay tuned for more tips #healthylifestyle #HeartHealthMonth #HeartSmartChoices #HeartHealthMatters #cardiovascularhealth #Cardiologistas

"Patient trust in healthcare is foundational to the success of any medical interaction, and that trust is built through transparency". Let me share a story that illustrates this: In a bustling urban hospital, Dr. Ramani, a seasoned cardiologist, had a new patient, Ravi, who was anxious about his upcoming heart surgery. Ravi had heard mixed stories about heart surgeries, and the fear of the unknown gnawed at him. When Dr. Ramani met Ravi, She noticed his unease immediately. Instead of diving into medical jargon, Dr. Ramani sat down next to Ravi, maintaining eye contact. She began by explaining the procedure in simple, clear terms. She laid out the risks, benefits and possible complications without sugarcoating anything but also without instilling unnecessary fear. She showed Ravi's heart scans and explained exactly, why surgery was necessary, offering time for questions and addressing each concern with patience. After explaining the technical details, Dr. Ramani shared success stories of previous patients who had undergone similar surgeries. She didn’t only highlight the successes but also discussed challenges some had faced in recovery, emphasizing the importance of follow-up care and rehabilitation. This open conversation helped ease Ravi’s anxiety. He appreciated Dr. Ramani’s honesty and the time she took to ensure he understood everything. He didn’t feel like just another patient but a partner in the decision-making process about his own health. The day before surgery, Ravi told Dr. Ramani, “*I trust you because you’ve been upfront with me from the beginning. I know what to expect, and that means everything*.” The surgery was a success, but more importantly, Ravi’s trust in the healthcare process transformed his experience. Transparency had removed the veil of fear, replacing it with confidence and calm. This story highlights "how transparency fosters trust, which in turn leads to better patient outcomes" and creating a better environment for healing in the hospitals #Patientcare #Transparency #Healthcare #Trustworthy

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📊 Inconsistent after-hours radiology reporting poses a significant challenge for NHS trusts, impacting the seamless continuum of patient care. Vital Radiology understands the repercussions of delayed or inconsistent radiology support on patient outcomes. That's why our Moonlight service stands as a reliable solution. Our commitment to providing rapid and dependable reporting during after-hours ensures that patient care standards remain uncompromised. By choosing our Moonlight service, NHS trusts can rely on us to maintain the highest standards of radiology support, ensuring timely diagnoses and interventions for better patient outcomes. Explore how our Moonlight service safeguards patient care standards at Vitalrad.co.uk. 🏥 #PatientCare #RadiologySolutions

Ultrasound technology is evolving fast, and big changes are coming to healthcare. Each new capability opens new opportunities to enhance diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes. At RIVANNA, we’re privileged and poised to play a role in this exciting new era of medical imaging. Still, the kind of elevated patient care and health equity we want to see will emerge from a broader community of healthcare leaders, clinicians, and patient advocates all striving together to learn new insights, share expertise, and rally behind implementation. We want to foster that community, creating more space for anesthesiologists, hospital administrators, and ultrasound engineers to connect, share practical insights, and discuss advancements in ultrasound applications. Here’s to healthcare leaders and patient ambassadors joining this community and conversation. We’re listening and working relentlessly to turn the voices of anesthesiology into innovation, groundbreaking ultrasound technology, and extraordinary patient care. So, what are you excited to see? #PatientCare #Ultrasound #MedicalInnovation Visit https://bit.ly/42QbLOB and connect with our team of ultrasound innovators to keep this conversation going.

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