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SIIM 2011 "Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine annual meeting will take place from June 2 - 5, 2011 at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Washington, DC.

Meaningful Use in Medical Imaging: New Technologies for US Healthcare Reform

With passage of the US Federal Health IT legislation for Meaningful Use (MU), it is estimated that over 90% of all US radiologists will be eligible for substantial CMS incentives as well as the subsequent penalties. Collectively, the incentives for radiology alone total over $1 billion. More specifically, for large practices, these incentives will approach $10 million. Hardly a number that can be ignored in these economic times!

Eligibility for MU will depend upon your group’s practice scenario but, regardless of your practice setting, each radiologist will be required to "meaningfully" utilize certified technology that meets the 25 measures and objectives defined by CMS. Some of the required technology will come from your existing infrastructure (including RIS, PACS and Reporting Systems) while others will come from new purchases (including Decision Support, Data Mining, Image Sharing, Patient Portals and possibly even new product concepts such as Radiology EHRs). Regardless of whether it’s new or existing, all technology will need to be certified before it is deemed acceptable for Meaningful Use.

Dr. Dreyer will describe ways to analyze your practice and your existing technical infrastructure to determine which MU measures you may already be eligible for, and to define a successful pathway towards MU either with a single vendor or through a best-of-breed purchasing approach. Further, this lecture will provide you with the ability to communicate intelligently with your vendor(s) to understand their plans for certification of their products. Finally, if you have created any technology of your own, this lecture will guide you into the necessary steps for self-certification.

Source: SIIM 2011