Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - (Page 3) tABLE of CoNtENts MAY / JUNE covEr storY: 03 | coronary cta: drafting the strategic Plan Incorporating cardiovascular CT into a cardiology practice requires a thorough understanding of many things including potential turf issues, citing requirements, work ow and reimbursement. Getting all the elements just right is key to initial and ongoing success. fEaturEs: 12 | financing new technologies: Early adopters, lease vs. Purchase, and Joint ventures 16 | clinical study digest: acE or arb: it’s Your choice 18 | can off-hour d2b times be reduced Without breaking the bank? 22 | digital image Management Primer: integrating Echo 26 | sPEct/ct for cardiac disease detection: an Economic conundrum 30 | integrating the Healthcare Enterprise connects it systems digital issuE noW availablE All the features of a print magazine—online CardiovascularBusiness.com DEPARTMENTS 05 | first Word Business Complexity Demands Attention to Detail IN THE NEWS 34 | news & views Making sense of stent trial results What to know before purchasing an EHR International studies show promise of next-generation DES 38 | calendar Spanning the Globe: Cardiovascular Meetings and Symposia May 2008 -September 2008 39 | reader’s resources Cardiovascular Business (ISSN 1937-6952) is published bi-monthly by TriMed Media Group, Inc. Copyright © 2008 by TriMed Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form is forbidden without permission. Every precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of content; however, the information, opinions and statements expressed in the articles and advertisements herein are those of the writer and/or advertiser, and not necessarily those of the Publisher. Postage paid at Providence, RI, and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are available free of charge to qualified individuals. Publisher reserves the right to determine qualification for a free subscription. Postmaster: Please send address changes to: Cardiovascular Business, PO Box 28125, Providence RI 02908. Index of Companies Coming Next Issue Index of Advertisers 40 | the back Page Reward Employees for Top Performance subscribe online @ subs.cardiovascularbusiness.com CardiovascularBusiness.com Cardiovascular Business 3 http://CardiovascularBusiness.com http://subs.cardiovascularbusiness.com http://subs.cardiovascularbusiness.com http://CardiovascularBusiness.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 Contents First Word Cover Story - Coronary CTA: Drafting the Strategic Plan Financing New Technologies: Early Adopters, Lease vs. Purchase, and Joint Ventures Clinical Study Digest: ACE or ARB: It's Your Choice Can Off-Hour D2B Times Be Reduced Without Breaking the Bank? Digital Image Management Primer: Integrating Echo SPECT/CT for Cardiac Disease Detection: An Economic Conundrum Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise Connects IT Systems News & Views Calendar Reader's Resources The Back Page Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 (Page Cover1) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 (Page Cover2) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 (Page 1) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 (Page 2) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Contents (Page 3) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Contents (Page 4) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - First Word (Page 5) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Cover Story - Coronary CTA: Drafting the Strategic Plan (Page 6) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Cover Story - Coronary CTA: Drafting the Strategic Plan (Page 7) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Cover Story - Coronary CTA: Drafting the Strategic Plan (Page 8) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Cover Story - Coronary CTA: Drafting the Strategic Plan (Page subcard1) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Cover Story - Coronary CTA: Drafting the Strategic Plan (Page subcard2) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Cover Story - Coronary CTA: Drafting the Strategic Plan (Page 9) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Cover Story - Coronary CTA: Drafting the Strategic Plan (Page 10) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Cover Story - Coronary CTA: Drafting the Strategic Plan (Page 11) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Financing New Technologies: Early Adopters, Lease vs. Purchase, and Joint Ventures (Page 12) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Financing New Technologies: Early Adopters, Lease vs. Purchase, and Joint Ventures (Page 13) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Financing New Technologies: Early Adopters, Lease vs. Purchase, and Joint Ventures (Page 14) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Financing New Technologies: Early Adopters, Lease vs. Purchase, and Joint Ventures (Page 15) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Clinical Study Digest: ACE or ARB: It's Your Choice (Page 16) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Clinical Study Digest: ACE or ARB: It's Your Choice (Page 17) Cardiovascular Business - May/June 2008 - Can Off-Hour D2B Times Be Reduced Without Breaking the Bank? 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