Meaningful Use for Radiology Webcast Series

While Meaningful Use was built for general practice, radiologists can take advantage of the program to gain incentive payments and avoid Medicare penalties. According to Diagnostic Imaging, up to 90 percent of radiologists qualify for HITECH funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. That means more than one billion dollars of potential stimulus funding for the radiology community.

The first step for radiologists interested in Meaningful Use is to study up on the “ins and outs” of Meaningful Use. Merge Healthcare has completed an extensive analysis of the Meaningful Use criteria for radiology, including the economics, the impact to radiology organizations, the essential steps to get started and more. To share this important information, Merge is offering a complimentary Webcast series for radiologists and other radiology business professionals to discover the value of Meaningful Use.

Presented by imaging experts from Merge Healthcare, these Webcasts are the best option to get started on the right path to Meaningful Use.

Session I: What’s In It for Me? The Value of Meaningful Use for Radiology

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Presented by: Paul Merrild, SVP, Solutions Management, Merge Healthcare

Meeting Meaningful Use requirements doesn't have to be a daunting exercise. Listen to this free Webcast recording, where we break down the specific requirements for Meaningful Use as well as discuss how these requirements specifically impact radiology. Listen to this session to learn:

What is Meaningful Use and how it affects radiology providers
Who qualifies for Meaningful Use
How to evaluate if Meaningful Use is right for your organization
What steps to take to prepare and earn maximum reimbursement

Session II: Evaluating Your Options – Find the Right RIS to Meet Your Needs

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Presented by: Julie Pekarek, VP, Solutions Management, Merge Healthcare

When selecting a partner to meet Meaningful Use, it is essential for radiologists to consider solutions that are designed for radiology-specific workflow and functionality. While electronic health record (EHR) systems are often put forth as the solution, will an EHR help radiologists?

Listen to this session to learn:

Which Meaningful Use measures are required for radiologists
What type of technology (EHR vs RIS) is best suited to help radiologists meet Meaningful Use
The difference between modular and complete product certification and why complete certification is essential for radiology

Session III: What Meaningful Use Means in the Real World – A Case Study with Regional Medical Imaging

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Presented by: Dr. Randy Hicks, CEO, Regional Medical Imaging
Moderated by: Julie Pekarek, VP, Solutions Management, Merge Healthcare

While much has been written in the industry about Meaningful Use, the best education comes from radiologists who are pursing Meaningful use in the real world. As both the CEO of Regional Medical Imaging (RMI) and a practicing radiologist, Dr. Randy Hicks is able to share a true perspective on the value of Meaningful Use to his practice and patients. Attend and hear how his organization is moving towards Meaningful Use with a special focus on what it will mean to the groups’ thirteen “eligible providers” across RMI’s four locations.

Listen to this session and learn:

Why RMI decided to move forward with Meaningful Use – it may surprise you
How RMI is handling the Meaningful Use measures that are required for radiologists
How RMI is modifying their workflow and upgrading their technology to meet Meaningful Use requirements

Can’t make our Webcasts but need help getting started?
Contact Merge today at 877-446-3743 x3 or info@merge.com.