In today’s episode Dr. Rajeev Shah, neuroradiologist at Austin Radiological Association, and Incoming President of Texas Radiological Society speaks with Dr. Michael Booker about Practice Expense.

Dr. Booker is a diagnostic radiologist at Imaging Healthcare Specialists in San Diego, CA. He serves as the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Advisor to the Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC), member of the RUC Practice Expense Subcommittee, ACR Economics Committee on Reimbursement, and ACR HOPPS Committee. 

In this episode, you will be able to:

1. Discover the key complexities of healthcare reimbursement and practice expenses that every radiologist should understand to advocate for fair reimbursement.
2. Learn how Medicare and the RUC process affect payment rates for radiologists and gain insights into maximizing reimbursement opportunities.
3. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the calculation and breakdown of direct and indirect practice expenses to optimize practice efficiency and profitability.
4. Stay up-to-date on the current challenges and upcoming changes in practice expense calculations to ensure compliance with regulations and adapt your practice accordingly.
5. Recognize the importance of advocacy and staying informed to effectively navigate the complex landscape of healthcare reimbursement and secure fair payment rates.
   
   

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