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  • 1.  PA use in Radiology department

    Posted 10-31-2018 16:23

    Has anyone successfully incorporated a PA into your Radiology department?  We currently have RRA on staff but I would like to understand the benefits of a PA and how you've assigned work for this individual(s).   Because we are launching an office based IR program, it's prompted discussion of a PA over RRA. 

     

    If anyone can share some insight, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

     

    Amy Wendt

    Director of Radiology/Radiation Oncology

    DuPage Medical Group

    Office: 630-873-8802

    Amy.wendt@dupagemd.com

     



  • 2.  RE: PA use in Radiology department

    Posted 11-01-2018 11:23
    The usual disadvantage of hiring a RA or RPA is that the practices cannot bill Medicare for the services they provide.  ​The final rule of Medicare's Physician Fee Schedule is due to be released today of which we anticipate will change this.  Stay tuned and reserve your final decision until we know the outcome.

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    Pam Kassing MPA, RCC, FRBMA
    Senior Economic Advisor
    American College of Radiology (ACR)
    Reston VA
    (800) 227-5463 x4544
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  • 3.  RE: PA use in Radiology department

    Posted 11-01-2018 11:57

    Hi Amy,

    We hired an APN last year to assist out IR efforts which has proven to be most beneficial.

    Call should you want to discuss details.

     




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  • 4.  RE: PA use in Radiology department

    Posted 11-02-2018 07:53
    Our practice has utilized PA's since 2005.  We have grown from a staff of 2 PA's to a staff of 15.

    We work out of 7 different hospitals and have PA's working at 5 of them and one breast center.  Our PA's do consults, consents, and are responsible for several different procedures (PICC's, paracentesis, thoracentesis, joint injections, lumbar punctures, and many more).  They are considered an integral part of our practice.  We are able to bill at (I think) 85% of Medicare, but our group has felt that the PA's free them up to do higher end procedures.

    Feel free to reach out directly for more information.

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    Jenifer Berry
    HR Director
    MBB Radiology
    Jacksonville FL
    (904) 348-3874
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