Dear AuntMinnie Member,
Last month we told you the story of Imaging Advantage, a California firm with a hybrid approach to imaging services that hires radiologists to staff local hospitals and combines them with outsourced teleradiology services.
The firm's rise has created a firestorm of criticism among traditionalists in radiology, who see the company's business model as an existential threat to community-based radiology groups. But is there really that much to fear from Imaging Advantage?
Maybe not, according to a new Profit Center piece we're featuring this week from Mark Weiss in our Imaging Center Digital Community. Mr. Weiss believes that Imaging Advantage is just a new take on an old phenomenon -- called competition -- and that good radiology groups can survive through a number of simple steps.
Find out what they are by clicking here, or visit the Imaging Center Digital Community at centers.auntminnie.com.
Minnies deadline is near
If you haven't turned in your nominations for the Minnies, you've got just a few days left to let us know who should be in the running for our annual awards recognizing excellence in radiology.
Minnies categories range from Most Influential Radiology Researcher to Best New Radiology Vendor. Our expert panel takes over after the nominations phase, so this is your chance to make your voice heard. Just go to minnies.auntminnie.com to get started.
