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  Chest pain is one of the most common, ominous and ambiguous complaints that patients deliver to their doctors. Some people complain of sharp or acute pain that makes it hard to breathe, while others present with a dull ache, soreness or burning sensation. The chest cavity contains many of the body's vital organs, as well as numerous bones, muscles and other tissue, so there are dozens of potential causes for these sensations.   The Challenges of Chest Pain for Health Care Providers As a symptom, chest pain is particularly problematic for health service providers du ..read more

Read Time: 3 minutes TL;DR: Evolving factors in healthcare administration are causing mobile imaging services to gain more momentum and widespread usage throughout the healthcare industry. Mobile imaging provides comprehensive X-Ray, EKG and ultrasound services directly to medical facilities, homes and businesses. It is generally cheaper and faster than third-party alternatives and can assist overburdened in-house imaging departments. Mobile imaging services can be integrated into existing care services seamlessly without additional overhe ..read more

The implementation of PDPM means big changes for skilled nursing facilities and other medical practices. Including mobile imaging as part of your treatment process is a great way to help your facility meet the requirements of the new payment system. Here’s a look at how mobile imaging can help your facility thrive under PDPM.   Mobile Imaging Helps Meet the Goals of PDPM PDPM ties payment to the value of treatment; it’s designed to promote quality care over quantity care. This means medical facilities are rewarded for providing effective treatment to patients and reduc ..read more

  Reducing readmission rates is a top priority for most medical institutions. Readmission rates can have a defining impact on funding and reputation, so it's something most leaders in the industry keep in mind at all times. By extending the capabilities of modern X-ray, ultrasound and EKG equipment, mobile imaging technology can have a prompt and direct impact on reducing readmission rates.   Benefits of Delivering Care Services to Patients Mobile imaging equipment allows healthcare professionals to conduct many kinds of essential screenings and actively monitor a patient's condition at t ..read more

  Our techs go above and beyond to provide outstanding mobile imaging services across Louisiana. Get to know our Tech Manager, Brad Specht!   Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Hi, I am Brad Specht, the Tech Manager for Alpha One Imaging. I have worked in the radiology field since 1990, after graduating from Ochsner’s School of Radiology. What were you doing before you joined Alpha One? I worked at Ochsner as an X-ray Tech for 5 years. I went on to earn certifications in CT and MRI and worked in local hospitals and clinics using the different modalities. Most recently I held ..read more

    Read Time: 2 minutes TL;DR Third-party imaging centers can be problematic for patients and physicians for a host of reasons, ranging from delays in reporting to increased costs. Mobile imaging services can address these solutions by providing in-office imaging support that accommodates the individual needs of the patient. If a patient visits a primary care physician and it’s determined that they need an ultrasound or other imaging scan, they will typically be sent to a third-party imaging facility or hospital. Unfortunately, this situa ..read more

The time is now to prepare for the coming changes to the Medicare payment model set to take effect on October 1, 2019. The new payment model initiates broad changes in the way skilled nursing facilities classify patients and receive reimbursement for therapy, aiming to improve overall quality and efficiency of care while reducing the administrative burden at skilled nursing facilities. What is PDPM? PDPM stands for Patient Driven Payment Model. It’s the new case-mix classification system designed to promote quality of care for patients, not just quantity. Reimbursement under PDPM is base ..read more

The outstanding work of our compassionate technologists is integral to our success in providing patients with superior care, wherever they may be. Meet our newest member of the Alpha One team, ultrasound tech Jamie Terranova! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Jamie Terranova and I have been an ultrasound tech for 9 years now! 8 of which I have spent working for the same cardiologist in Hammond. I graduated Cum Laude from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans with a bachelor’s degree in Cardiopulmonary Science. I have been married for 3 years now, I have ..read more

X-rays, EKGs and ultrasounds are a foundational part of good healthcare because they help doctors diagnose diseases and develop treatment plans. It’s difficult, however, for many patients in a nursing home or other care environment to receive the appropriate diagnostic screenings in an efficient and comfortable manner. Enter mobile imaging. This innovation in imaging technology is revolutionizing the options for healthcare providers and their patients. Check out these four benefits of mobile imaging, and learn how it can help your facility offer improved patient care. Save Time On ..read more