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11/12/2008
Expanded Expertise
Teleradiology is an ideal choice for retirees, moms, and those seeking to escape the rat race. And for the industry, it's a chance to hang on to a cache of knowledge. Read the Full Article.
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11/11/2008
Teleradiology’s Growth Comes of Age
Teleradiology’s growth garners both praise and blame. The rising tide of teleradiology services is being heralded by some as a breakthrough in radiology that will ultimately improve the quality of healthcare and provide new jobs for U.S. radiologists. Read the Full Article.
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10/28/2008
The Dawn of a New Era
Teleradiology today is far more complex than providing overnight reads. The evolution of the industry has created a foundation for the future. Read the Full Article.
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10/21/2008
Filling a Void — Subspecialty Teleradiology’s Universe Is Expanding
The move toward subspecialty interpretations represents a significant trend in the maturation of teleradiology. Increasing acceptance is driven by substantial challenges presented by radiology’s development. Read the Full Article.
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09/24/2008
Best Practices: The Best Option
With imaging studies growing in complexity, more hospitals than ever are struggling with radiology department staffing. Essentially, hospitals have three options: stick with the arrangement they have with local radiologists, add so-called “nighthawk” services from an outsourcing provider, or outsource the entire radiology function. Read the Full Article
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09/18/2008
Teleradiology: Relief for Brimming EDs
To deal with increasing volume and to reduce wait times, many hospital emergency departments (EDs) as well as radiology groups are responding to staffing shortfalls and high patient volumes by signing on a teleradiology service provider for daytime or evening image interpretation coverage. Read the Full Article
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09/10/2008
Examine | Teleradiology: Final Nighttime Teleradiology Reports
The adoption of teleradiology has proliferated and gained acceptance because it optimizes the use of a scarce resource – a radiologist who needs to be in more than one location at the same time to provide professional services. Read the Full Article
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08/08/2008
Radiology subspecialization: From margins to center
Some longtime radiologists would say that studying for the boards in the 1970s was a lot more straightforward than it is today. The primary imaging modalities were simple: plain film x-rays, angiograms, and barium studies. But things started getting a lot more complex in the late '70s through the late '80s, with the introduction of CT, ultrasound, and MRI. And with the giant advances these technologies have made in the past 15 years, the practice of radiology has gotten even more complex, according to Dr. Frank Seidelmann, professor of radiology at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus and chair of the teleradiology company Franklin & Seidelmann Subspecialty Radiology in Beachwood, OH. Read the Full Article
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05/13/2008
Redefining Teleradiology
With radiologists in short supply, the need for teleradiology services continues to grow and the market has responded in full force. Currently there are dozens of teleradiology vendors, ranging from large to small, covering the off-hour needs of hospitals and medical centers nationwide. Teleradiology affords even rural facilities without on-site radiologists the ability to offer 24/7 comprehensive radiology coverage. Read the Full Article
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04/17/2008
Remote Reading Offers a Final Solution However It’s Needed
As remote reading gains in popularity and adoption increases, what began as a way to provide nighttime coverage to busy hospitals and facilities, extra help while radiologists vacationed or as a temporary staffing solution, has now evolved to include weekend coverage, daytime interpretations, preliminary and final as well as subspecialty interpretations for small and large healthcare organizations. Read the Full Article
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04/17/2008
Driving Referrals
TMI MRI & Associates markets subspecialty expertise, thanks to Franklin & Seidelmann's teleradiology interpretations. Read the Full Article
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02/22/2008
F&S Radiologists Author Plantar Fasciitis article for Skeletal Radiology
Plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur formation are associated with abductor digiti minimi atrophy on MRI of the foot Read the Full Article
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01/01/2008
A Best Practice Approach to Orthopaedic Practice MRI Deployment
Advances in technology now make it possible for private orthopaedic practices to offer MRI scans directly in the office. Read the Full Article
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11/05/2007
New Dimensions — Adding 3D Reconstructions to Teleradiology Service
As imaging technology continues to evolve, outsourced imaging services—teleradiology companies—are responding to these complexities by expanding their services and offering or developing cost-effective and labor-saving solutions. Read the Full Article
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09/01/2007
Remote Reading Takes Off
More imaging procedures combined with a shortage of radiologists and expectations of high-quality interpretation around the clock makes remote reading an attractive option for facilities of all sizes. Some organizations are now contracting for subspecialty services and daytime coverage—adding to their needs at night and to accommodate vacations. Read the Full Article
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07/30/2007
A Conversation With...Michael Rothman, M.D.
Franklin & Seidelmann's neuroradiologist discusses how he started his own teleradiology practice and lets readers in on what he believes is affecting the teleradiology industry. Read the Full Article
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07/01/2007
Surging 64-slice scanner sales fuel cardiac teleradiology
As radiology departments scramble to acquire needed skills and depth, companies step up with menu of options and turnkey solutions. Read the Full Article
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06/04/2007
The Emergence of Teleradiology
Born out of a necessity to fill a staffing shortage for radiologists, teleradiology has seen another metamorphosis in the last few years. The definition – and boundaries – of teleradiology have changed as usage has grown dramatically and acceptance has increased exponentially. Read the Full Article
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06/01/2007
At Your Service
How Scott Seidelmann markets new and existing services at Franklin & Seidelmann Subspecialty Radiology LLC. Read the Full Article
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05/17/2007
On The Eight Ball
It's getting more challenging to appropriately staff with the breadth and depth of radiology expertise needed to support all modalities and physician specialties. The traditional model of contracting exclusively with one radiologist or a local group of radiologists no longer supports the needs of many referring physicians and patients. Follow these steps to pocket the Teleradiology provider that best meets your facility's needs. Read the Full Article
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05/01/2007
Something Special
Teleradiology is enabling what providers want: subspecialty expertise in a cost-efficient manner. Read the Full Article.
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05/01/2007
Franklin & Seidelmann Teleradiology Launches Subspecialty Cardiac Program
On April 13, Franklin & Seidelmann Subspecialty Radiology Inc, Beachwood, Ohio, announced the addition of Richard D. White, MD, FACC, FAHA, professor of radiology and chairman of the Department of Radiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, to its staff; White’s role will be to develop and expand the company’s subspecialty cardiac teleradiology program and provide interpretation services to F&S clients. Advisor spoke with Scott Seidelmann, president and CEO of F&S, about the emerging field of cardiac teleradiology. Read the Full Article
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03/19/2007
Mirror Images: Franklin & Seidelmann and Spectrum Diagnostic Imaging
Industry changes mean some radiology groups are flourishing while others are floundering. Beachwood teleradiology firm Franklin & Seidelmann has grabbed a significant share of that market in only five years, according to president Scott Seidelmann. It’s on track to see revenues of $20 million this year, which would be up more than 50% from $13 million in 2006. Read the Full Article
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02/01/2007
Teleradiology Expands Reach, Enters New Markets
As the need for teleradiology grows, leading providers of remote reading services are expanding their reach. Imaging Economics spoke with three market leaders about what’s in store for teleradiology in 2007, and their answers—focusing on subspecialization, enhancing quality of life, and leveraging technology for efficiency beyond what anyone thought possible a decade ago—might just reveal the direction of the imaging industry as a whole. Read the Full Article
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01/15/2007
Final Answer? Teleradiology Takes on Final Reads
Over the past few years, teleradiology has grown at a phenomenal pace. Those in the business attribute the fast-paced growth to numerous factors. Imaging Demands on a practice continue to go up, but practice size remains relatively the same. As radiologists now see that teleradiology works well and to their benefit, it has become accepted into the mainstream practice of radiology. Now, in answer to the shortage of available radiologists, teleradiology is expanding to now provide final reads. Read the Full Article
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01/01/2007
Subspecialty Teleradiology: Expertise You Need, Now
Rather than employ round-the-clock radiologists, small facilities are recruiting subspecialty providers for timely reads in a wide area of expertise. Read the Full Article
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