A comprehensive textbook from AHRA offering
insider information on the latest, most effective best
practices in radiology financial management.
The authors of Financial Management in Radiology represent
a cross section of radiology administrators and other
experts in freestanding and hospital-affiliated imaging
centers; academic, community, and rural hospitals;
and radiologist practices. The book addresses important
topics for radiology administrators regardless of the
setting in which they work, ranging from the myriad
ethical dilemmas that occur in radiology to budgeting
and measuring productivity.
In Part 1, Fundamentals, the focus is on understanding
financial statements and the standards that guide financial
reporting.
In Part 2, Generating Revenue, payment sources, pricing
and contracting, maximizing reimbursement, and collections
are addressed.
In Part 3, Controlling Costs, budgeting options and
strategies are reviewed, with examples and means
of measuring productivity.
In Part 4, Planning for the Future, aspects of equipment
selection and new business development are discussed.
In Part 5, Other Organizational Issues, staying on
the right side of the law, by using corporate compliance
planning and resolving ethical dilemmas, is addressed.
