Thursday, October 20, 2011
1:30 – 2:30 pm ET
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What new policies will affect medical imaging in the coming years? Can we ex-pect additional reimbursement cuts? How do we respond to concerns about radiation safety? Is imaging on the table in the debt ceiling debates? Will Congress fix the SGR?
Join us as we find out answers to these and other tough questions about the future of imaging policies on our next “Reimbursement Simplified” webinar. Former U.S. Congressman Earl Pomeroy and Dr. Christoph Wald will come armed with the latest information and insights about what’s happening behind the front lines in the battles over imaging and will speak about the importance of radiation safety, providing practical examples of how to reduce radiation dose to patients.
More about our speakers:
- Former US Representative Earl Pomeroy, D-ND
Counsel, Alston & Bird LLP, Washington DC
Elected to Congress in 1992, Rep. Pomeroy served on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, giving him influence over key policy decisions on tax, trade, Social Security, and Medicare. He is a well-experienced and knowledgeable legislator on issues affecting medical imaging.
Vice Chairman, Radiology Department, Lahey Clinic, Boston MA
Member, American College of Radiology (ACR) and Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) joint taskforce on Adult Radiation Protection
Dr. Wald, who has been working at Lahey Clinic, Boston, since 1998, specializes in body imaging and 3D/advanced image analysis. He is a member of the ACR/RSNA joint task force focused on improving imaging appropriateness, reducing radiation, and educating patients on the risks and benefits of imaging. Dr.Wald is an Associate Professor of Radiology at Tufts University School of Medicine and currently serves as President of the MA Radiological Society.
Moderated by Laurel Sweeney, Senior Director, Health Economics & Reimbursement, Philips Healthcare