| Facility: | CT,DC,AZ, MO and WA |
| Location: | Near Hartford, Connecticut USA |
| Degree: | MD |
| Years Partnership: | N/A |
| Beginning Comp.: | 250k - 299k |
| Potential Comp.: | 250k - 299k |
| Board Status: | N/A |
| Perm/Locum: | Perm ASAP |
| Workload: | Full Time |
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| Date Posted: | 11/19/2008 |
| Job Number: | 5-999410 |
| Contact Name: | Ian Wait |
| Company: | MedSource Consultants |
| Agency: | Yes |
| Phone: | 800-575-2880 |
| Fax: | 203-324-0555 |
| Website: | Visit Website |
| List All Jobs: | MedSource Consultants Jobs |
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This group is the country's foremost specialty healthcare management company, and the clear leader in radiology benefits management. Their technology-enabled services are multi-pronged: offering value to patients, physicians, and health plan partners concerned with diagnostic imaging procedures. As imaging studies continue to advance in both complexity and cost/pricing throughout the healthcare industry, the company is working hard to ensure ongoing appropriateness, cost efficiency, and quality.
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As a clear leader in Radiology Benefits Management, they are dedicated to improving the quality of patient care through clinically appropriate and cost effective use of diagnostic imaging. They achieve improved patient care in a physician-supportive, patient-centric manner that also enhances the financial performance of clients.
Radiology benefits management organizations such as this, review and authorize diagnostic imaging tests based upon medical necessity so that members do not undergo inappropriate diagnostic testing, and only qualified clinicians render and evaluate imaging tests. Such care management approaches reduce unnecessary radiation exposure generally; lessening concerns related to exposure from CT scans when they are clinically appropriate
This company has the expertise and experience in all areas needed to provide superior RBM services. This includes board certified physicians who are recognized experts in the application of imaging technology, along with staffing in medical science, medical law, information technology, operations management, customer service, accounting and finance.
Since 1996, the company has helped America's health plans nationwide achieve significant savings and quality improvements through their Radiology Benefits Management Programs. Whereas most unmanaged plans advanced imaging utilization is growing at 20-40% annually, their clients experience minimal growth, most often in the single digits or even negative.
Financially and otherwise, they are among the strongest companies in the RBM industry.
The Chief Medical Officer and his team develop and oversee the implementation of medical management policies and procedures and evaluate the current health care industry trends to assess future market needs and assist in strengthening its position as a market leader.
There is a fair amount of travel with this position. Amount to be discussed with the group. My understanding is that if you live in Connecticut most of the travel will be shorter distances and handled via car.
The Associate Chief Medical Officer will have a current and unrestricted license, Board Certification, and ten years of radiology practice that encompassed direct patient care, credentialing, imaging technology, leadership, and quality improvement experiences. He/she must also demonstrate keen knowledge of/enthusiasm for the following: cost-benefit analysis, managed care and health care reform, medical decision analysis, provider relations, and medical business development.
Become part of the wise decision-making, quality initiatives and provider relations that not only evidence the success of the company, but also are driving the brave new future of imaging and diagnostic care.
2008 marks Medsource Consultants 12th year in Physician Recruiting. We are the Nationwide leader in placing physicians. Ian Wait is part of a team that works with Radiologists exclusively. We are tireless in our efforts to secure quality practice opportunities for Radiologists. Other than what is listed on Radworking, please call us to discuss other opportunities that we have nationwide. View jobs on our website too: http://www.medsourceconsultants.com. Contact Ian Wait 800-575-2880 330. iwait@medsourceconsultants.com