Miami Marlins Add Impact Whole Body Cryotherapy Unit to Optimize Athlete Preparation and Recovery

The Miami Marlins have added a state-of-the-art whole body cryotherapy chamber to their training and recovery options for players. The unit from Atlanta-based Impact Cryotherapy is the leading American-designed and American-manufactured cryotherapy system.

Cryotherapy is used worldwide by athletes and others to optimize their bodies, maintain fitness and increase energy. Athletes, ranging from professionals to weekend warriors, claim that whole body cryotherapy gives them an edge over competitors by allowing them to prepare for competition and recover faster from workouts and train harder.

“Baseball players have an exceptionally tough season, often with daily demands on their bodies,” said Richard E. Otto, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Impact Cryotherapy. “The ability to recover quicker and play harder gives a player, and his team, an extraordinary advantage.”

The athlete stands inside the patent-pending, octagonal-shaped chamber during treatment on an adjustable platform, which ensures their head remains outside the chamber. The Impact Cryotherapy chamber is filled with nitrogen vapor, which drops the temperature to a range of (minus) -​120°C to -140°C and temporarily lowers the temperature of the skin’s top layer. This treatment lasts a maximum of three minutes. Once outside the chamber, the body immediately reheats.

Extreme cold has been used to treat inflammation for centuries; that’s the idea behind immersing the body in an ice bath. In the 1970s in Japan, cryotherapy treatments were used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, and that spread to Europe, which developed the whole body cryotherapy systems in use today.

About Impact Cryotherapy
Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems. Used for pain management, athletic performance enhancement and other health and wellness purposes, the company’s state-of-the-art systems are sleek, attractive single-person chambers that are manufactured in the United States in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facilities. Impact Cryotherapy is redefining the age-old technique of cryotherapy with advanced technology and aesthetics to deliver unmatched efficiency, comfort and reliability. Learn more at www.impactcryo.com.

Select Cryotherapy Brings First Cryotherapy Treatment Options to Nashville

Whole Body Cryotherapy Used for Health and Wellness, Athletic Recovery

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Select Cryotherapy is bringing the hottest trend to Nashville, opening two whole body cryotherapy centers plus a mobile unit on June 8, 2015. Whole body cryotherapy is a three-minute treatment inside a sub-zero degree chamber that leaves users feeling revitalized, helps relieve pain and speeds recovery for athletes.

During the grand opening on June 8-13, which the company has dubbed “Nashville CryoWeek,” Select Cryotherapy will be offering deeply discounted sessions for $19, plus a free session with purchase of a package. Select Cryotherapy is located at 3202 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville 37212 (615.828.9737), and is open from 8 AM to 6 PM. A satellite location is just off I-65 at Highway 96 in Franklin at Schroder Chiropractic, 1113 Murfreesboro Road, #410, 37064.

Select Cryotherapy also has a mobile unit designed for use by groups and at special events. The mobile unit will be at Green Hills Family YMCA June 8-9, providing treatments from 8 AM to 6 PM. The mobile cryotherapy chamber will also be at the 7th Annual Nashville Sports Council Golf Tournament on June 25.

“We find that once people have tried whole body cryotherapy, they recognize the health and wellness benefits and enjoy feeling refreshed and invigorated,” explains John Hartong, CEO of Select Cryotherapy. “A lot of people end up getting cryotherapy treatments on a weekly or biweekly basis because it’s so fast, easy and effective.”

Cold therapy has been used for thousands of years throughout the world and is a well-accepted method for treating inflammation and injury. It is a safe, proven method to improve whole body health and wellness.

Cryotherapy allows athletes to train harder and recover faster, but is much more comfortable than immersing the body in ice water. Amateur athletes and weekend warriors, as well as pros, have adopted cryotherapy to reduce pain and inflammation caused by strenuous exercise.

Therapists and practitioners can recommend whole body cryotherapy as an adjunct to other types of treatments for a variety of symptoms and conditions, ranging from chronic pain to depression. With the mobile unit, therapists can arrange for onsite treatment days.

The whole body cryotherapy experience begins with stripping down to underwear, jogging or compression shorts. Women may also wear a bra, sports bra or bikini top. The user steps into the state-of-the-art Select Cryotherapy chamber, which fills with nitrogen vapor. The head remains outside the chamber, which drops in temperature to a range of minus 140 to 170 degrees Celsius.

“During those three minutes in the chamber, the skin sends signals to the brain which stimulates physical reactions and activates naturally occurring healing resources,” said Bert Simmons, COO of Select Cryotherapy. “Once you step out, the body immediately reheats, but the effects remain. The one thing we hear from virtually everyone who has tried the treatment is how energized they feel. An added benefit for most users is that the treatment increases metabolism and burns calories.”

The Select Cryotherapy units were made in the U.S.A. in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility, and represent the next generation of cryotherapy, which has traditionally been manufactured and used in Europe. The Select Cryotherapy system combines leading-edge technology with innovative design to deliver unmatched safety, comfort and reliability.

About Select Cryotherapy
Select Cryotherapy offers state-of-the-art whole body cryotherapy treatments through its two locations and mobile unit. The mobile unit is available for events as well as ongoing partner programs. The company is headquartered in Nashville with a satellite location in Franklin. Cryotherapy promotes health and well-being, allows faster recovery time, supports chronic pain relief, delivers an energy boost, increases metabolism and burns calories. Learn more: www.selectcryotherapy.com.

MedQuest Finds Data-Driven Radiology Sales and Marketing Contributes to the Bottom Line

MedQuest Radiology Management Services has found that maintaining a focus on data can increase radiology sales and marketing success, resulting in a significant boost to revenues and the bottom line. This is a more sustainable solution than the more common reaction of cutting overhead when radiology departments and centers start feeling the pinch from decreasing reimbursement and rising costs.

MedQuest Radiology Management Services is one of the country’s leading radiology management companies, assisting hospitals, imaging centers and physician practices in optimizing their imaging resources. In addition to sales and marketing, the company’s management and support services include comprehensive radiology assessments; operational enhancements such as scheduling and intake improvements; revenue cycle and denial management; quality, safety and patient experience; and strategic development and network management.

“Too often providers of radiology services fail to devote adequate resources to radiology sales and marketing, leaving them lacking in critical market knowledge and vulnerable to competition,” said Bruce Elder, Chief Development and Strategy Officer of MedQuest. “At both our owned centers and the healthcare systems and centers we support, MedQuest has implemented highly effective sales and marketing programs that drive increased scan volumes and greater responsiveness to customers.”

MedQuest employs a data-driven approach to sales and marketing that includes training and overseeing one or more dedicated onsite sales and marketing specialists that actively build relationships with physicians to increase referral volume and ensure high satisfaction levels. The foundation of these relationships are regular communication, responsive “service recovery” to meet physicians’ needs and a deep understanding of radiology.

“It’s been said many times that you can’t manage what you don’t measure ,” said Elder. “Applying metrics to the sales and marketing function is a transformative process that converts those activities into a data-driven approach with measurable contributions to the bottom line. Clients appreciate the fact that we can accurately forecast volume by modality and measure the ROI on sales and marketing activities.”

Often radiology departments and centers rely on shared marketing or “outreach” resources that represent a wide range of services. MedQuest has found that having dedicated radiology sales and marketing specialists with the right specialized training, CRM system and oversight is far more effective.

About MedQuest Radiology Management Services
MedQuest provides comprehensive radiology management services to hospitals, imaging centers and physician practices that increase revenue, optimize operations and enhance quality, safety and the patient experience. MedQuest’s decades of management and operational experience, together with industry-leading proprietary systems and processes, create an unrivaled value proposition for customers. Visit www.mqradiology.com to learn more.

Aegis Health Group Releases MDSmart, a Game Changing Tool to Identify Physician Referral Leakage for Healthcare Providers

Aegis Health Group, a leader in population health management and analytics, has released MDSmart —a revolutionary data intelligence tool for healthcare providers. The cloud-based platform provides actionable analytics focused on identifying physician referral trends and quantifying care relationships. Consulting services are also offered, providing a complete solution to help analyze intelligence, to identify strategic opportunities, and to develop an actionable plan.

MDSmart gathers and maps data sets from Medicare, states, facilities, and claims sources, creating a visual model tailored to individual systems’ needs that includes key measures of market performance and missing data gaps, as well as, identifying areas for growth. By visually mapping referral trends for individual physicians across an entire system, MDSmart provides a unique window into the movement of patient populations as never before seen.

“The ability to visually map referral patterns and leakage trends for individual physicians is groundbreaking intelligence for healthcare providers,” said Aegis CEO Phil Suiter. “As providers continue to operate on increasingly thin margins, it is more critical than ever to find ways to measure the value of physician relationships, referral trends, and resulting impact to market share. These actionable analytics enable leaders to identify risk and leverage points to significantly grow volumes and improve overall population health.”

As to the specific capabilities, MDSmart enables providers to focus on areas that will make the biggest impact:

  • Identify and engage key physician referrers and influencers
  • Reduce referral leakage and enhance physician loyalty
  • Assist in the key decisions regarding development of narrow networks
  • Optimize the growth of key service lines and payer mix
  • Proactively identify competitive threats
  • Capitalize on geographic opportunities, market trends, mergers, and acquisitions

MDSmart, which is complemented by Aegis’ proven track record of providing consultative services and analytics to wide array of healthcare providers, was developed with locally-based Perception Health under a proprietary licensing agreement. Perception Health provides visual maps of community care networks with products that provide real-time intelligence to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

About Aegis Health Group

Aegis Health Group has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with proven-effective population health and wellness strategies for 25 years. Its strategic, award-winning Population Health Management solutions enable providers to grow market share and revenue by identifying and intelligently managing the health risks of individuals within the community. Complementing this are Aegis’ data-driven and nationally recognized Physician Relationship Management solutions, supported by a physician data intelligence tool, which create strategic alignment between providers and their medical staff to drive service-line growth, enhance patient care and quality, and provide timely issue resolution. Further information about Aegis is available at www.AegisGroup.com.

Impact Cryotherapy Installs Whole Body Cryotherapy Unit at Sea Island Resort

Whole Body Cryotherapy Treatments Now Available to Sea Island Guests and Club Members

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Impact Cryotherapy, the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems, has announced the installation of a unit in the new Performance Therapy Center at The Lodge at Sea Island, an extension of The Spa at Sea Island, a Forbes Five-Star resort on the beautiful coast of southeast Georgia.

Whole body cryotherapy is used worldwide by professional and collegiate athletes and active adults to maintain fitness and increase energy. Other advocates of cryotherapy seek total body wellness or relief from inflammation.

Impact Cryotherapy is the only company that engineers and manufactures whole body cryotherapy units in the U.S. The company has redesigned the form and functionality of its whole body cryotherapy units to meet the new and emerging requirements for the ongoing evolution of cold therapies.

According to Impact Cryotherapy Co-Founder and CEO Richard Otto, Sea Island is the ideal venue for whole body cryotherapy. “Sea Island is a Five-Star resort with a wide range of amenities to make its guests’ and members’ experiences truly memorable. Whole body cryotherapy is the latest complement to its already impressive spa and fitness facilities. We are excited that a resort of Sea Island’s quality and reputation has chosen to make our system available to its members and guests.”

Impact Cryotherapy’s deep support team appealed to Ella Stimpson, Director of the Spa at Sea Island. “Since this technology is new to us, it was critical to have the full support of the Impact Cryotherapy team. They worked with us every step of the way to install the unit, train our staff and ensure that it operated efficiently for desired outcomes. Our guests and members have come to expect elite service at Sea Island, and we are confident that the Impact Cryotherapy unit will deliver an outstanding experience for every one of our guests.”

Added Mr. Otto, “The spa and resort industry represents a prime audience for whole body cryotherapy units. Placing a unit in a venue of Sea Island’s quality confirms our belief that the market is more than ready for our technology, product quality and support.”

About Impact Cryotherapy
Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems. The company focuses on four key markets: professional and collegiate athletic facilities, whole body cryotherapy retail locations, health professionals and resorts and spas. The company’s state-of-the-art systems are sleek, attractive single-person units that are engineered and manufactured in the United States in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility. Impact Cryotherapy is redefining the age-old technique of cryotherapy with advanced technology and aesthetics to deliver unmatched efficiency, comfort and reliability. Learn more at www.impactcryotherapy.com.

About Sea Island
An exceptional destination appealing to those who appreciate gracious service and heartfelt hospitality, Sea Island is the home of two of the top five resorts and one of the top five hotel spas in the Continental U.S., according to Travel + Leisure’s 2013 and 2014 World’s Best Awards. With four Forbes Five-Star experiences – The Cloister at Sea Island, The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club, The Spa at Sea Island and the Georgian Room restaurant – and an extensive array of engaging nature adventures and recreational experiences, Sea Island entices families, outdoor and activity enthusiasts, and those simply wanting to refresh and recharge. It is the only resort in the world to have received four Forbes Five-Star awards for seven consecutive years. Located on the southeastern coast of Georgia, Sea Island features five miles of private beach, a Beach Club, tennis and squash centers, Yacht Club, Shooting School and Camp Cloister. Well known as a family resort, Sea Island is steeped in golf tradition and is home to three championship golf courses, including Seaside, site of the PGA Tour’s McGladrey Classic, as well as the nation’s finest Golf Performance Center. Guests may also enjoy nearby Broadfield, a Sea Island Sporting Club and Lodge, offering a variety of seasonal hunting, fishing, sporting and organic culinary opportunities. Renowned for its hospitality, Sea Island has been creating life-long traditions for discerning travelers and offering real estate ownership opportunities since 1928. Experience Sea Island at www.seaisland.com.

Impact Cryotherapy Named TAG Top 40 Innovative Technology Company

One of 40 Companies Honored By Technology Association of Georgia for Innovation and Contributions to the State’s Technology Community

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Impact Cryotherapy, the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems, announces that the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, has named it as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG will recognize this prestigious group at the 2015 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 25, 2015, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

The only company that engineers and manufactures whole body cryotherapy units in the United States, Impact Cryotherapy has redesigned the form and functionality of whole body cryotherapy to meet the new and emerging requirements for the ongoing evolution of cold therapies. Cryotherapy is used worldwide by athletes and others to maintain fitness and increase energy and is part of a holistic approach to improving overall athletic performance and promoting wellness.

TAG’S Top 40 Awards recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of Georgia’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.

“The 2015 Top 40 finalists are an elite group of innovators who represent the very best of Georgia’s Technology community,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “The 2015 Top 40 finalists are shining examples of what makes our State such a hotbed for technology and we applaud them for standing out as leaders in Georgia’s technology community.”

This year’s Top 40 Companies were selected from among over 100 applications submitted by companies from across Georgia. Companies selected for the “Top 40” will be showcased in an exhibition at The 2015 Georgia Technology Summit.

Impact Cryotherapy Co-Founder and CEO Richard Otto said, “We are truly honored to be selected as one of the Top 40 winners, because it validates the commitment of our entire team to advancing the technology and user experience of whole body cryotherapy. While we have made great strides, we will continue to evolve the technology to bring the best possible solutions to our customers and to end-users.”

The 2015 Georgia Technology Summit is expected to draw a crowd of more than 1,300 C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia’s technology community. In addition to presentations from some of the top technology influencers in the nation, the newest member of the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia will be inducted.

For more information about TAG and the Georgia Technology Summit and to register for the event, visit http://www.tagonline.org/events/georgia-technology-summit. Follow the conversation on Twitter through #TAGGTS.

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
TAG is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 26,000 members through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia and Savannah. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides networking and educational programs; celebrates Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. TAG hosts over 200 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 34 professional societies. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.

About Impact Cryotherapy
Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems. The company focuses on four key markets: professional and collegiate athletic facilities, whole body cryotherapy retail locations, health professionals and resorts and spas. The company’s state-of-the-art systems are sleek, attractive single-person units that are engineered and manufactured in the United States in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility. Impact Cryotherapy is redefining the age-old technique of cryotherapy with advanced technology and aesthetics to deliver unmatched efficiency, comfort and reliability. Learn more at www.impactcryotherapy.com.

TeleHealth Solutions Helps Advance Fast-Growing Telemedicine Industry with Comprehensive Services

TeleHealth Solutions serves as a trusted and knowledgeable resource for healthcare systems, hospitals, clinics and physician practices that are seeking the most effective and cost-efficient way to add or improve a telehealth program.

TeleHealth Solutions addresses every step involved in procuring or optimizing telehealth programs, including selection, assessment, review, implementation, integration and support. The company is vendor-agnostic, providing unbiased input that allows customers to leverage existing resources and identify appropriate new technologies, resulting in a successful integrated system that meets current and future needs.

“There are so many variables to consider with telehealth, and they are constantly shifting due to changes in technology and regulatory compliance,” says Ned Thurman, Chief Executive Officer of TeleHealth Solutions. “We bring an objective viewpoint supported by years of experience with a wide range of customers to help ensure satisfaction among all of an organization’s stakeholders.”

TeleHealth Solutions’ expertise delivers in-depth understanding of both workflow and technology, the two major components of a telemedicine system. Specialty practices require workflow and data entry solutions that fit their unique needs, which can create a challenge when one healthcare organization is supporting multiple specialties with telehealth.

“The rapid growth of the telemedicine industry has created confusion in the marketplace and makes it difficult to determine the best solution for a specific organization’s need,” states Ali Yallah, Ph.D., PMP, Chief Information Officer at River Edge Behavioral Health Center. “Not only does TeleHealth Solutions help decipher competing sales offerings so healthcare organizations can choose a cost effective, high-quality solution, but they are there to implement, integrate and support the system.”

Adds Yallah, “Telehealth Solutions is definitely a game changer in the industry. IT leaders and decision makers now have a one stop shop telehealth solution provider.”

TeleHealth Solutions has been growing rapidly since its formation, recently adding Turner Taliaferro Smith as Vice President of Business Development. Smith has an extensive background in health IT and telemedicine. The company is also hiring managers for both implementation and support functions.

Telehealth, telemedicine and mHealth all leverage technology to provide patients with immediate, real-time access to clinicians regardless of location. According to the American Telemedicine Association, there currently are about 2,000 telemedicine networks with 3,500 services sites in the country. Telemedicine is expected to grow at a cumulative annual growth rate of more than 56 percent between 2013 and 2018, says global market research company IHS.

About TeleHealth Solutions
TeleHealth Solutions supports every aspect of adding or enhancing telemedicine programs for healthcare systems, hospitals, clinics and physician practices. The experts at TeleHealth Solutions serve as a vendor-agnostic collaborative partner for organizations implementing a new telehealth network, assessing opportunities, updating technology, leveraging existing technology or optimizing a current program. For more information, visit www.telehealthsolutions.us.

Impact Cryotherapy Announces Sports Medicine Leader James R. Andrews, M.D. as Chair of New National Advisory Board

Impact Cryotherapy announced today that James R. Andrews, M.D., a globally recognized leader in sports medicine and orthopaedics, will chair its new National Advisory Board, and that Troy C. Van Biezen, D.C., A.R.T. and J. Melvin Deese, Jr., M.D. will join the Board. Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems.

“The National Advisory Board will provide guidance and direction on matters related to Impact Cryotherapy’s whole body cryotherapy systems,” says Richard E. Otto, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are honored that Dr. Andrews has accepted the leadership role and that Doctors Van Biezen and Deese will add their expertise and experiences that will benefit our customers and those who experience a cryotherapy session. We expect to add more members to the Advisory Board later this year.”

Dr. Andrews co-founded the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), a non-profit institute dedicated to injury prevention, education and research in orthopaedic and sports medicine, and serves as its Chairman of the Board and Medical Director. He was a founding member of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama, as well as a founding partner and Medical Director of the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida. He is President and Chairman of the Board of the Andrews Research and Education Foundation, also dedicated to prevention, education and research at the Andrews Institute. He has mentored more than 314 orthopaedic/sports medicine Fellows and more than 84 primary care sports medicine Fellows who have trained under him through these Sports Medicine Fellowship Programs.

In the professional sports arena, Dr. Andrews is Senior Consultant for the Washington Redskins Professional Football Team and Orthopaedic Medical Director for the Tampa Bay Rays Professional Baseball Team. He is also the Medical Director of the Ladies Professional Golf Association, as well as on the Medical and Safety Advisory Committee of USA Baseball and the Board of Little League Baseball, Inc. Dr. Andrews serves as Medical Director and Orthopaedic Surgeon for Auburn University Intercollegiate Athletics and Senior Orthopaedic Consultant at the University of Alabama. He is recognized throughout the world for his scientific and clinical research contributions in knee, shoulder and elbow injuries, as well as his skill as an orthopaedic surgeon.

Dr. Van Biezen is the founder of ChiroSport Specialists of Dallas, Texas. Dr. Van Biezen’s extensive knowledge, combined with his experience as a professional athlete, provides his patients with the most comprehensive and integrative approach to evaluating, treating and rehabilitating from injuries and improvements in sports performance. Athletes throughout North America have sought Dr. Van Biezen’s expertise to help them recover from injury and improve their performance. He treats active individuals as well as professional athletes including athletes from the NFL, AFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, PGA and Web.com Tour. He also treats national and Olympic-ranked gymnasts and track and field athletes. Dr. Van Biezen served as Chiropractor for the PGA Tour Medical Staff for nine years, Dallas Desperados Professional Arena Football Team and Dallas Stars Hockey Team. Currently, Dr. Van Biezen travels exclusively with some of the top golfers in the world.

Dr. Deese serves as the Medical Director of Impact Cryotherapy, and is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and foot and ankle specialist. Throughout his career as an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Deese has been committed to seeking new and innovative means to improve the health and lifestyles of patients and athletes at large. He is the founder of Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery and has extensive experience in treating sports injuries and rehabilitations. Dr. Deese has worked and trained with some of the most notable sports medicine specialists in the world and been honored to care for patients and treat sports injuries from the professional and collegiate ranks to high school and recreational athletes. His ground-breaking research on calcaneocuboid ligament sprain has drawn national and international attention.

About Impact Cryotherapy
Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems. The company’s state-of-the-art systems are sleek, attractive single-person chambers that are engineered and manufactured in the United States in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility. Impact Cryotherapy is redefining the age-old technique of cryotherapy with advanced technology and aesthetics to deliver unmatched efficiency, comfort and reliability. Learn more at www.impactcryotherapy.com.

Strategic Assessments from MedQuest Radiology Management Services Identify Actionable Radiology Improvements for Healthcare Organizations

Hospitals and healthcare systems are facing unprecedented threats to their bottom lines, challenging them to curtail costs, increase revenue and improve the delivery of efficient quality patient care. In this tumultuous environment, MedQuest Radiology Management Services, one of the country’s leading radiology management companies, is seeing greater demand for its assessment services that help healthcare organizations identify areas for improvement within their radiology operations.

MedQuest’s assessments range from comprehensive evaluations of all aspects of radiology operations to in-depth-examinations of a single function, such as sales and marketing, operations, scheduling, billing and denials, IT/system integration, and facility and equipment review. MedQuest is also often called upon to provide a market assessment focusing on referral patterns, referring physician feedback, radiology network strategies and future expansion opportunities.

“Drawing upon decades of our own hands-on imaging operations experience, MedQuest is uniquely qualified to identify and implement strategies proven to significantly increase revenue, optimize operations and enhance quality, safety and the patient experience,” said Todd W. Latz, MedQuest Chief Executive Officer. “MedQuest is more than just a consultant; we deliver a strategic blueprint with actionable recommendations and can provide extensive implementation support and guidance.”
Recent assessments include:

  • Healthcare system transformation – A multi-state integrated healthcare system was seeking to identify potential efficiencies, cost savings and revenue generating activities for radiology, while enhancing operations. MedQuest narrowed the focus to staffing and scheduling, which offered the greatest ROI within a tight timeline. Under MedQuest’s guidance, the healthcare system exceeded their goal of a $4 million impact on operating cash flow.
  • Medical center expansion – MedQuest was asked to help ensure the success of a medical center’s new location and increased scan volume 27% while maximizing the effectiveness of the system’s imaging network. MedQuest identified areas of opportunity to improve operational processes and workflow in scheduling, patient registration and modality patient flow, evaluated the management and staffing model and identified metrics for operational efficiency and management accountability.

The MedQuest assessment process begins with a data review that allows the team to identify potential opportunities and specific areas of focus prior to the onsite visit. While the team is onsite, they conduct interviews with staff, radiologists, and affiliated and independent referring physicians, and observe procedures and workflow. Following the visit, the team analyzes the information and develops specific and actionable recommendations based on industry and proprietary best practices. And finally, MedQuest presents its findings and recommendations to the healthcare organization, including a comprehensive review of the market, current operations and both near term and longer term improvement opportunities. 

About MedQuest Radiology Management Services
MedQuest provides comprehensive radiology management services to hospitals, imaging centers and physician practices that increase revenue, optimize operations and enhance quality, safety and the patient experience. MedQuest’s decades of management and operational experience, together with industry-leading proprietary systems and processes, create an unrivaled value proposition for customers. Visit www.mqradiology.com to learn more.

Georgia Tech is First to Offer State-of-the-Art Impact Cryotherapy to Student Athletes

Twenty minutes in a tub of ice water or three minutes in a whole body cryotherapy chamber – that’s now a choice for student athletes at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), thanks to the recent addition of a cryotherapy chamber from Atlanta-based Impact Cryotherapy.

Georgia Tech has become the first NCAA Division I athletic program to adopt Impact Cryotherapy’s state-of-the-art chamber. Cryotherapy is used worldwide by athletes and others to maintain fitness and increase energy. Athletes, ranging from professionals to weekend warriors, claim that whole body cryotherapy gives them an edge over competitors by allowing them to recover faster from workouts and train harder.

“We’re looking at it as a valuable recovery tool,” said Tech’s Director of Sports Medicine, Jay Shoop. “It reduces the temperature in the extremity tissues and drives blood to your core, and once you come out the blood starts coming back, creating something of a flushing process. It gets rid of lactic acid, but mostly post-game, post-workout soreness.” Shoop added that 30 to 40 student athletes a day are currently using the chamber.

“We try to stay on the cutting edge of our industry,” Shoop said. “If there is something innovative out there that is going to help our athletes get better quicker, recover quicker, or have any kind of advantage, Georgia Tech is going to do that.”

“We couldn’t be more pleased that our hometown team at Georgia Tech is the first to adopt the Impact Cryotherapy system,” said Richard E. Otto, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Impact Cryotherapy.

“Extreme cold has been used to treat inflammation for centuries; that’s the idea behind immersing the body in an ice bath,” said Otto. “In the 1970s in Japan, cryotherapy treatments were used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, and that spread to Europe, which developed the whole body cryotherapy systems in use today. Impact Cryotherapy is the only American-designed and American-manufactured system.”

The user stands inside the patent-pending, octagonal-shaped chamber during treatment on an adjustable platform, which ensures their head remains outside the chamber. The Impact Cryotherapy chamber is filled with nitrogen vapor, which drops the temperature to a range of (minus) -​140°C to -170°C and temporarily lowers the temperature of the skin’s top layer. This treatment lasts a maximum of three minutes. Once out of the chamber, the body immediately reheats.

About Impact Cryotherapy
Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems. The company’s state-of-the-art systems are sleek, attractive single-person chambers that are engineered and manufactured in the United States in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility. Impact Cryotherapy is redefining the age-old technique of cryotherapy with advanced technology and aesthetics to deliver unmatched efficiency, comfort and reliability. Learn more at www.impactcryo.com.