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A new administration will be in power for the first time in nearly a decade. This will certainly mean new challenges for medicine in general and radiology in particular. What''s ahead and how radiologists should prepare themselves is a prime focus of this symposium.

New issues demand clearly reasoned responses. The Deficit Reduction Act, pay for performance (P4P), and escalating turf battles are just a few of the many challenges confronting our specialty. Demands for quality improvement, sub-specialization, and expanded hours of routine coverage require effective practice governance and a sophisticated business infrastructure. Radiologists must become actively involved in their practices and work closely with their business executives to meet the challenges ahead.

This course will discuss potential issues for radiology under a new president, legal areas of concern to radiologists, practice leadership needs, dispute resolution options, and strategic planning. Service and quality, compliance issues, recruiting and retaining employees, turf battles, self-referral, and contracting with hospitals will be covered.

The Economics of Diagnostic Imaging 2008: National Symposium is the definitive socio-economic meeting for radiology professionals. It is the main source of information for those who seek practical knowledge and strategies that can be immediately incorporated into their practices.