Annapolis, MD & Houston, TX  / PR Web / November 21, 2013—RadSite™, a leading certification organization promoting quality-based imaging practices in the United States, will exhibit at the Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, December 1-6, 2013, as part of the national launch of its MIPPA Accreditation Program (MAP). RadSite is an official accrediting body as designated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for MAP under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008.

To celebrate the recent CMS recognition of the MIPPA Accreditation Program, RadSite will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its booth (#8538) on December 3 at 11:45 a.m., located in the North Building, Hall B. Visitors to the booth will also have an opportunity to win a Kindle Fire tablet.

“RadSite is excited to share the benefits of its MIPPA Accreditation Program with members of the medical imaging industry at RSNA 2013,” says Angie Yasulitis, manager of marketing & education for RadSite. “Not only is this program easy to use and well-priced for the value, but it involves high-touch customer service,” she says.

“RadSite has always provided a true relationship-based process for working with our current and potential clients,” says Garry Carneal, RadSite president and CEO. “As we strengthen our leadership position in the quality field, we want to provide that same experience for MAP clients. Our attendance at RSNA will allow providers to get to know us a little bit better, and ask questions of key RadSite staff.”

Other opportunities to learn more about RadSite at RSNA 2013 include:

• Workshop: The Economic Value to Health Plans of Certifying Imaging Provider Groups–

Tuesday, December 3, 12:15-12:45 p.m., Lakeside Learning Center

Presenters:

Mark D Hiatt MD, MBA: Medical Director, Regence BlueCross BlueShield, Director, RadSite Advisory Board, Former Chief Medical Officer, HealthHelp, LLC

Thomas W Wilson PhD, MPH: CEO, Trajectory Healthcare, LLC, Research Consultant, RadSite

• Pre-Registration for the upcoming webinar, Understanding MAP: Our MIPPA Accreditation Program – Webinar is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. EST on December 12, 2013.  Stop by our booth to register; space will be limited. You may also sign-up in advance by clicking here.

• Register for RadSite’s MIPPA Accreditation Program at RSNA and receive a 10% discount on pricing. Details at the RadSite booth.

For more information about RadSite, its booth or ribbon-cutting ceremony at RSNA 2013, please email Angie Yasulitis at yasulitisa@radsitequality.com. To access the RSNA schedule of events, visit www.rsna.org.

RadSite offers an array of quality-based, cost-savings assessment, certification and accreditation programs that promote best practices in imaging and other specialty services across the United States and its territories. Its comprehensive programs highlight opportunities for imaging facilities to achieve a high level of quality that benefits all members of the health care continuum. RadSite also offers educational and reporting services for health plans, imaging providers, regulators, consumers and others.

For more information on RadSite and its services, visit www.radsitequality.com.

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About RadSite™ (www.radsitequality.com)

Founded in 2005, RadSite’s mission is to promote quality-based practices for imaging systems across the United States and its territories. RadSite has certified over 24,000 imaging facilities covering at about 60,000 imaging systems. RadSite’s certification and accreditation programs help assess, track and report imaging trends in an effort to enhance imaging procedures and outcomes. RadSite also offers educational programs, publishes issue briefs, and underwrites research on a complimentary basis to raise awareness of patient safety issues and to promote best practices. The organization is governed by an independent board and committee system, which is open to a wide-range of volunteers to ensure transparency and accountability. RadSite is expanding its activities and resources to serve patients, providers, payers, government agencies, and other stakeholder groups. To learn more about RadSite, please contact us at (855) 440-6001 or info@radsitequality.com .