Navigating the New Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016:
Challenging Problems | DR Solutions

Program Summary

Already faced with the daily challenge of protecting revenue by improving efficiencies, outcomes and patient satisfaction, recent legislation will result in new penalties if you continue to use Computed Radiography.

This expert forum will help attendees to understand the business impact of this new legislation on reimbursement to your imaging department.

In addition, attendees will learn how to correlate the benefits of a DR transition to a variety of improvements to the domains of care and the facility's bottom line.

Effective Date: October 1, 2016
Expiration Date: October 31, 2018
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Fee: Free

This program has been supported through an unrestricted educational grant from FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.

Educational Credits
One (1) ARRT Category A CE Credit
One (1) AHRA CRA Credit

Faculty

Rob Fabrizio is the Director of Strategic Marketing, sales promotion, market intelligence and business activities at FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.

He joined Fujifilm in 2002 as a Product Manager and has held increasing roles in Product and Marketing Management. Since joining FUJIFILM, he has been instrumental in launching and marketing more than 20 major new digital x-ray products in less than 10 years. He spent 5 years as Director of Marketing and Product Development overseeing and influencing marketing and new product development and life cycle activities, in collaboration with US and overseas cross functional teams.

Prior to Fuji, Rob spent several years in senior level marketing, product management and new product development roles in the consumer electronics industry. He has extensive experience in new product development and marketing for two leading consumer electronics and international heart rate monitor companies in the US.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course the participant should be able to:

• Summarize the events leading up to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016.
• Understand the reimbursement penalties.
• Recognize the advantages of DR technology.

Target Audience

• Radiologic Technologists
• Radiology Administrators

Disclosures

Mr. Fabrizio disclose that he is employed by FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.

Accreditation

Radiologic Technologists:(CREDIT UNDER REVIEW AND PENDING)
This course meets all criteria and has been approved by the AHRA, The Association for Medical Imaging Management for one (1) ARRT Category A CE Credit.

Radiology Administrators:(CREDIT UNDER REVIEW AND PENDING)
This course meets all CRA renewal credit criteria and has been approved for one (1) continuing education credit in the following CRA domains: Operations Management and Asset Management

Claiming CE Credit

To receive CE credits for participating in this CE activity you must successfully complete the online post examination. Online examinations return an immediate grade report. Upon receiving a passing grade of 70% or higher click continue and complete the evaluation form. To view and print your Statement of Credit click the Print/View Certificate link displayed from within your MyCE Archives page.

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System Hardware/Software and Internet Connection Requirements

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Operating Systems: Windows 2000 or higher, MAC OSX 10.3 or higher, Mac iOS 5.0 or higher (ipad, iphone compatible), Android 4.3 or higher.

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