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How poor health literacy affects radiology
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, health literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. It is dependent on a number of personal and institutional factors, including communication skills, extent knowledge…
Read MoreFinding balance in radiology
The concept of balance informs many human actions and interactions. Balance can be described as a point within every structure, but it is almost always temporary because movement and potential is nearly limitless. We are often urged to find balance, seek balance, respect balance. It is as if life itself can somehow be measured, divvied,…
Read MoreUpdate on the federal medical device excise tax
Section 4191 of the Internal Revenue Code imposes a 2.3% excise tax on the sale of certain medical devices by the manufacturer or importer of the device. The excise tax was established by the Affordable Care Act to help pay for expanded enrollment in health insurance. The tax applies to sales of taxable medical devices…
Read MoreMeetings: face to face, or virtual?
In the 21st century, everything is being automated. Computerized processes are assuming many aspects of business. But what about meetings? While they can take place within technological systems, should they? Does the human touch matter these days? We all have meetings that are conducted over the phone, via video or teleconferencing, and using cloud-based software.…
Read MoreReina Imaging Hires New Mechanical Design Engineer, Joe Austen
Crystal Lake, IL – March 21, 2018 – Reina Imaging is excited to announce the retention of our new lead mechanical design engineer, Joe Austen. Joe came on board on February 12th and is making a prompt positive impact on the company. From designing industrial robotic arms to integrating an electrophoresis device and everything else…
Read MoreImportance of corporate social responsibility
Many companies make high-quality products. Many embrace an ethical culture. But to do both is transformational, for companies, their customers, and their employees. Socially responsible companies don’t just make better products, they make a better world. At Reina, we hold ourselves to that high standard. True leadership means bringing out the best in everyone you…
Read MoreValue-based purchasing pays off – an end user testimonial
Recently here at Reina Imaging, we have been helping our customers and end-users understand the balance between price and quality. Price without quality creates a situation that undermines the high-quality process of care all healthcare entities strive to deliver for their patients. Purchasing decisions should be made based on the value of the product and…
Read MoreFrom CR to DR technology
Old ways of doing are being phased out To incentivize U.S. health care providers to use digital radiography (DR), the Medicare system began reducing payments by 20% last year for analog x-ray exams. This year, offices using computed radiography (CR) equipment will also have payment reductions, 7 percent for the next five years, and 10%…
Read MoreReina Imaging survey
Earning your trust and respect Is there anything better than earning a reward? One of the first values we teach children is the value of earning a reward for hard work. So when we received the results of our most recent customer satisfaction survey, we’ll admit to feeling quite rewarded! We share that value with…
Read MoreNew year, new goals
Getting even better at what we do As the new year approaches, we all start thinking about ways to improve in the future. Although science says fewer than 20 percent of us will make a personal resolution and really stick to it, just the time spent reflecting on betterment can be helpful. The most common…
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