Q. What types of subspecialty interpretations do you provide?
A.
Musculoskeletal (MSK)
Hand/wrist
Foot/ankle
Shoulders
Elbow
Hip
Knee
Soft Tissue
Neuroradiology
Brain
Head/neck
Spine
Cardiac Imaging
Nuclear Imaging
Body Imaging
3.0T, 1.5T MRI
PET/CT
MDCT
Eye Screens
Wet Reads
Second Opinions
General Studies
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Q. What are your prices?
A. Our interpretation fees range from $40 to $160 per study based on the study type. There is a one-time set up fee which includes the hardware and services to establish a DICOM connection in order to transmit images from the modality to F&S. In addition to proactive radiologist consultations, we provide our clients with access to RT, IT, credentialing, licensing and marketing staff for consultation and guidance as well as a dedicated client support help desk.
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Q. Do you bill insurance directly?
A. We are a subcontractor for imaging centers, radiology groups and orthopedic practices, except for non-IDTFs, where we bill federal payers directly. We handle billing for hospital contracts.
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Q. How do you receive images and distribute reports?
A. Through a DICOM connection (via a secure VPN connectivity box), images are transferred from the clients modalities to our radiology workflow system. We distribute reports via fax, online, or CD-ROM.
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Q. What are the system/connectivity requirements?
A. A PC with broadband (i.e., not dial up) Internet connectivity
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
A medium-to-high resolution screen - 1024x768 is acceptable, however, 1600x1200 is preferred
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Q. How long is your typical report turnaround time and do you handle STAT cases?
A. We have a varied level of turnaround times that clients can choose ranging from two to 48 hours. The majority of our clients require 24-hour report turnaround. Yes, we do STAT cases.
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Q. Will you provide a physician to act as Medical Director for an imaging facility?
A. Yes. We do this for several clients.
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Q. Do you have malpractice insurance?
A. Yes, we have malpractice coverage in all 50 states, from a highly rated, nationally recognized medical malpractice insurance carrier called The Medical Protective Company with an AM Best Company rating of A++.
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Q. How do I order the study and how do I get started?
A. Once the contract between F&S and the client is signed, the client receives a Welcome Kit and an F&S service team member reviews the implementation process with key client staff members. The first step is for F&S to do a technical consultation with the client to ensure that the clients VPN is installed and images can be transmitted. Our radiologists and RTs then work with the client to optimize protocols to maximize patient throughput. Then the client is trained on how to order interpretation services and how they will receive reports. Then the whole process is tested prior to go live. Clients have the option of receiving reports directly via auto fax, Web-based access, or CD-ROM, or we can also distribute directly to referrers.
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Q. What other services do you provide?
A. Modality protocol development consultation
Modality selection consultation
Exam ordering appropriateness education and consultation (for physicians)
Technologist staff education
Medical Director and Advisor consultation
Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) and support call center
IT support
Credentialing and licensing support
Marketing support (promotion of F&S radiologists or subspecialty radiology benefits)
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