Whether you are seeking accreditation from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) or from the American College of Radiology (ACR) both organizations require ultrasound equipment to be fully inspected prior to submission of documents and an ongoing preventive plan is in place to ensure quality control in the future.
The AIUM guidelines stipulate the following requirements for equipment:
- The ultrasound equipment must meet all state and federal guidelines.
- Studies must be conducted with real-time equipment, and transducers must be available with a frequency range that will optimize beam penetration and resolution.
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Physicians from many specialties are prescribing exercise for health conditions such as: obesity, heart disease, elevated cholesterol, stress, high blood pressure and musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and osteoporosis.
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Buying new, used or refurbished ultrasound equipment can be a stressful decision for any physician looking to increase patient services in their practice. Investing thousands of dollars into capital equipment can be a risk, but you can mitigate those risks by doing your homework:
- Research which patient services will be best for the demographic of your practice
- Understand the changes in reimbursement and billing
- Market your practice and the new patient services offered
- Obtain education and training from trusted sources
Many resellers have contracts in place to represent and sell new ultrasound equipment, often this arrangement can be a better partnership for a physician practice as opposed to buying from the large OEM like GE Healthcare or Siemens Medical – with a smaller company you get the same great equipment from the OEM but more personalized service when it comes to education, training, service, and a warranty.
Contact Us to recieve a copy of our Medical Reimbursement Matrix.
Trust and confidence in a vendor is paramount in the decision making process. UMI has thousands of satisfied customers around the world who have purchased new, used, and refurbished ultrasound equipment. International innovator, professor, and physician John Kingsley, has relied on UMI for years to provide him with ultrasound equipment, service and training. If you're wondering which reseller to partner with, watch his video and hear what your peers are saying about United Medical Instruments, Inc.
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Increased Population Drives More Services
It's a fact: Diagnostic ultrasound improves patient care.
There are more people present and living longer than in the past. For sonographic professionals this means a range of patient services are needed to meet the health demands of the population. Diagnostic ultrasound covers a range of clinical applications including:
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Ultrasound Treats the Whole Patient
Women rely on their physician for a range of healthcare issues from pregnancy to female issues. Being able to address a woman's health needs contributes to patient loyalty. Treating the whole patient instead of referring her elsewhere is not only convenient, it streamlines her health. Types of sonography include:
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Venous Insufficiency Affects 50% of Population over Age 50
Ultrasound is Gold Standard for Vein Care Treatments
There are three popular vein care treatment methods which physicians perform to treat varicose veins. They are:
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Heart Disease Kills 1 in 4 Americans
Ultrasound Serves as a Screening Tool
Heart disease does not discriminate. According to the CDC, "Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people of most ethnicities in the United States, including African Americans, Hispanics, and whites." Carotid ultrasound is now the standard tool to study the presence and progression of cardiovascular disease.
Many options for
ultrasound machines are available, meeting budgetary requirements. The cost of an ultrasound machine may be less expensive than you thought. Choices are available for cart-based or
portable ultrasound machines, allowing for practice flexibility.
If you're considering adding diagnostic ultrasound to your practice, read on for the benefits.
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There are more people present and living longer than in the past. For sonographic professionals this means a range of patient services are needed to meet the health demands of the population.
Diagnostic ultrasound covers a range of clinical applications including:
For physicians considering ways to diversify patient services, ultrasound is an excellent diagnostic tool to improve patient care. Many options for ultrasound machines are available, meeting budgetary requirements. The cost of an ultrasound machine may be less expensive than you thought. Choices are available for
cart-based or
portable ultrasound machines, allowing for practice flexibility.
Below are 10 reasons to include diagnostic ultrasound in your practice:
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Portable ultrasound machines are available from every manufacturer and range in price from $10,000-$75,000 depending on features and technology. Depending on one's clinical needs it certainly seems to make sense to buy one either for your private practice or to start a mobile sonography business. In the last month of 2012, and with Section 179 Tax Deduction available, it even makes more sense to take advantage of the cost savings.
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Advances in ultrasound machines have expanded in the years to now rival image quality of more expensive imaging modalities such as MRI and CT, yet at the fraction of the price and yielding real time results for improved patient care.
With a growing aged population and pressure to provide improved patient services, in-office diagnostic ultrasound exams continue to grow. From portable ultrasound machines to cart-based, and with a price range for every budget - whether a new or refurbished ultrasound machine, if you're looking to improve patient care, it's time to investigate your options. The clinical applications are vast, enabling physicians to grow their practices. Some of the popular areas for ultrasound are:
Below are some basic tips to justifying the cost of an ultrasound machine purchase for your practice:
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