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AHRA Professional Development Textbooks

A comprehensive textbook series from AHRA offering information on the latest, most effective best practices in radiology management. Buy them individually or get all 5 in one bundle for a great price!

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Asset Management in Radiology (2nd Edition)

ISBN: 9780963417695

This book addresses a wide variety of issues including capital equipment planning, building and construction planning, project implementation, maintenance, and supplies. Assets in the healthcare environment represent a significant expense to any organization; second only to labor costs. Managing these assets and their associated expenses requires expertise, know-how, and an acquired wisdom. This resource is designed to provide the imaging administrator with the foundational knowledge in order to manage these assets on a day-to-day and annual basis.

New to the second edition:

Added information on radiation dose monitoring
Added information on new technology, such as VNA and RFID
Added information on digital breast tomosynthesis
Added information on Lean, value stream mapping
Added information on regulatory issues such as new mammography standards, XR-29
Updated all chapters based on new industry standards, practices, and regulations
Updated and added new references, tables, and figures

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Purchase Print Version: Member: $65.00 & Non-Member: $99.00
Purchase Online Download Version: Member: $30.00 & Non-Member: $75.00

Communication & Information Management in Radiology (2nd Edition)

ISBN: 963417673

This book addresses a wide variety of questions associated with the practice of information management in radiology and the communication of information within radiology and between radiology and the medical community in which it resides. Content includes strategic planning, internal and external communications, information technology, image and digital data management, and the organization of information.

New to the second edition:

Material on Lean and Six Sigma practices
Updated to reflect new Joint Commission Diagnostic Imaging Standards
Updated several chapters in light of new technology standards (eg, digital imaging storage, VNA)
Updated all chapters to reflect the shift from print to electronic age
Added materials pertaining to new legislation such as the ACA
Added information on use of social media in communications
Added information on National Standards for Electronic Protected Health Information
Updated references, tables, and figures

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Purchase Print Version: Member: $65.00 & Non-Member: $99.00
Purchase Online Download Version: Member: $30.00 & Non-Member: $75.00

Human Resource Management in Radiology (2nd Edition)

ISBN: 9780963417688

This book addresses a wide variety of issues associated with the practice of human resource management including planning, recruitment, training, and retention. Changing demographics and employment patterns will demand that medical imaging administrators develop skills and expertise along with confidence in their ability to manage an ever changing constant in the workplace—human interaction. This book addresses the needs of administrators and managers regardless of the setting.

New to the second edition:

Added information relevant to new PPACA standards for compensation, insurance levels/coverage
Added information on competencies
Added information and a box comparing generational differences in the workforce
Added information on employee rounding
Updated information on recruiting/interviewing methods (added social media)
Updated to reflect the move from print to digital communications
Updated technology references
Updated references, statistics, tables, and figures

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Purchase Print Version: Member: $65.00 & Non-Member: $99.00
Purchase Online Download Version: Member: $30.00 & Non-Member: $75.00

Operations Management in Radiology (1st Edition)

ISBN: 9780963417657

A wide variety of issues are discussed in this book including protocols, policies, and procedures; customer management and satisfaction; performance improvement tools; and marketing services. Effective operations management is critical to the success and well-being of a healthcare facility. Managing these processes and their associated workflows with expertise will help the imaging administrator better manage a thriving business.

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Purchase Print Version: Member: $65.00 & Non-Member: $99.00
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Financial Management in Radiology (2nd Edition)

ISBN: 9780963417665

This book addresses important topics in radiology financial management ranging from budgeting and measuring productivity to ethical dilemmas. Other content includes: fundamentals of financial statements, financial reporting standards, coding and billing, collections, pro formas, business plans, and corporate compliance plans.

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Purchase Print Version: Member: $65.00 & Non-Member: $99.00
Purchase Online Download Version: Member: $30.00 & Non-Member: $75.00

AHRA Bundled Professional Development Series: Set of 5 Textbooks

A comprehensive textbook series from AHRA offering information on the latest, most effective best practices in radiology management. Get all 5 of our available textbooks in one bundle for a great price: