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The integration of picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) into our private practice in order to create a more efficient workflow and office environment has been a challenging and time-consuming work-in-progress affair. While transitioning to a digital environment, we began to incorporate PACS into our daily practice. Since 2005, we have been working with our PACS vendor to continue to...
Periodically, a practice needs to evaluate contracts with payers and renegotiate the contracts that are performing poorly. Using a relative value unit (RVU) cost analysis, one can determine what the costs are per unit of service. Before you can attempt to negotiate, you must know your practice expenses, demographics, and clinical outcomes. It is important to consider the following about your practice:...