Inventive Solutions
There are a number of critical forces reshaping the diagnostic imaging field. Two of these forces are rapidly changing medical imaging technology and the rise of consumerism. These forces demand creative thinking, a willingness to change and the resources to turn new ideas into new programs.
That's why it's reassuring to know that National Imaging Associates (NIA) has dedicated significant financial and talent resources solely to the pursuit of new ideas and solutions for health care optimization. With NIA as your partner, you'll have innovative solutions you can trust sooner than the competition. We are committed to creating value through innovation and it shows in our:
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Clinical and Financial Database
NIA's imaging database is the largest anywhere. Our database is continually updated with input from the thousands of imaging encounters we process daily. This enables NIA to better assist you and your providers in pinpointing variations in practice patterns. As a result, corrective actions can be identified to address the potential underuse, overuse or misuse of diagnostic imaging.This comprehensive database of imaging encounters, along with the latest medical literature, is what drives our proprietary clinical algorithms.
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Proprietary Clinical Algorithms
Created, supported and monitored by a team of internal and external physicians, with reference to the latest medical literature, our proprietary computerized algorithms are the most advanced in the industry.Coupled with NIA's proprietary software, our algorithms support our fast, accurate medical necessity review process. NIA Call Center staff use the clinical algorithms to provide a quick decision for a physician's imaging order by collecting minimal information about the patient and his or her condition.
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Guaranteed Cost Savings
With a proven track record, NIA's full-service solution is the most reliable full-service radiology benefits management program on the market today. It offers you the power of significant cost savings, quality improvement and patient safety, along with the greatest competitive advantage. We typically achieve first-year cost savings of 10-15%, and our multi-year savings guarantees allow you to fix future diagnostic imaging costs.In addition to cost savings, with this unique solution, you experience industry-leading technology, seamless integration, comprehensive provider relations, consumer cost and quality information, complete flexibility and ease of implementation.
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Consumerism
Our commitment to developing creative solutions for a changing marketplace prompted us to lead the way in consumerism, with engaging consumer education solutions. This inventive solution helps imaging patients select the best facility for their needs - based on location, cost-effectiveness and their benefit plan design.And, we're leading the way in providing easy-to-understand, easy-to-use cost and quality information through our state-of-the-art consumer portal. Through this portal, consumers are empowered to make informed health care decisions by: learning about radiation benefits and risks, searching for imaging facilities and reviewing options to help them make informed decisions about diagnostic imaging services.
We're committed to bringing new products to market faster than anyone else in our industry - but only after testing each one against measurable standards, like financial return and patient safety.
And, you can rest assured that our inventive radiology benefits management solutions are flexible. You can tailor our services to suit your needs - and those of your customers. To put our inventive solutions to work for your business, contact us.