Increasing your Vascular Ultrasound Capacity: Outsourcing for Success
Vascular ultrasound is an important tool for hospitals when it comes to vascular disease screening, diagnosis, and surveillance. However, many hospitals do not have a dedicated vascular ultrasound lab and must share resources with an existing radiology department, which has its own patients and priorities. In these cases, hospitals and clinics can benefit from outsourcing vascular testing to increase capacity and ensure quality results.
How to Outsource Vascular Ultrasound Lab Services
Hospitals and clinics can outsource vascular screening to meet the needs of patients. A dedicated vascular ultrasound lab can increase capacity; however not all facilities have the resources to start a new lab in-house. This is where vascular ultrasound outsourcing comes in.
To outsource vascular testing, look for a dedicated partner who has expertise in vascular ultrasound. Expert services are typically performed by highly trained Registered Vascular Technologists (RVTs) and Registered Physicians in Vascular Interpretation (RVPIs). These credentials are offered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA) respectively and require recipients to pass extensive examinations.
Finding a trusted partner who offers comprehensive vascular ultrasound services doesn’t have to be difficult. Mint Medical is a leading provider of outsourced vascular ultrasound in California and performs more than 30,000 vascular ultrasound exams annually.
Mint Medical offers End-to-End Vascular Ultrasound Services
At Mint Medical, we have deep expertise in providing quality vascular ultrasound lab management and comprehensive services. Our skilled RVTs can perform a variety of diagnostic and screening vascular ultrasound exams, including some highly specialized studies. View the full list of vascular ultrasound exams here. We also provide RVPIs who can interpret the results of these studies and provide a comprehensive report to the ordering physicians at our partner hospitals.
In addition, Mint Medical provides vascular lab accreditation and can manage the IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) accreditation process. This ensures compliance and quality assurance and demonstrates a commitment to high standards.
For all hospital and clinic partners, we also offer administrative services such as patient scheduling and insurance verification and billing. We can operate within our partners’ hospitals to provide a seamless experience for patients and physicians. Mint Medical staff receive ongoing training and are dedicated to quality patient care.
“My experience with the vascular lab has been nothing but exceptional,” says Mint Medical partner physician Dr. Jackson Wang. “The vascular coordinator and her team have always been professional and courteous. They have been more than helpful both in person and over the phone. In fact, they always facilitate the medical staff with their orders in a timely fashion. I am very pleased with their service and expertise.”
With outsourced vascular screening, hospitals can increase both capacity and quality. Mint Medical guarantees fast turnaround times and high caliber results for our partners, time after time. Hospitals can expect increased throughput and a reduction in the need for repeat studies, which ultimately means better patient outcomes. View all Mint Medical services and inquire about becoming a partner here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What are the benefits of outsourcing vascular ultrasound services?
When you outsource vascular testing, you get access to highly trained technologists who are better equipped to perform specialized vascular ultrasound studies than general sonographers. This results in higher quality and a reduction in the need for repeat studies.
Q: What vascular exams can be outsourced?
Both routine and specialized exams for vascular ultrasound screening and diagnosis can be outsourced. Mint Medical has expertise in a variety of vascular ultrasound studies, including deep vein thrombosis studies, abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, peripheral arterial duplex scans, and more. View the full list of outsourced vascular ultrasound exams here.
Q: Is outsourcing vascular screening cost-effective?
Outsourcing vascular screening can reduce costs related to staffing, equipment, and quality assurance. Hospitals can benefit from increased capacity, fewer repeat studies, and overall increased efficiency.
Q: Can outsourced vascular ultrasound services be provided onsite?
Yes, outsourced vascular ultrasound services can operate directly within the partner hospital or clinic. When working with Mint Medical, partners can build a custom package to receive full end-to-end services or focus solely on staffing and equipment.
Q: How do you outsource vascular ultrasound lab services?
Hospitals and clinics can outsource vascular ultrasound lab services by selecting an experienced partner focused on high quality patient care and exam results. Partners like Mint Medical provide credentialed technologists, exam interpretation, lab accreditation and management, and administrative services. Contact us to learn more.
Guest Contributor: Jordan Galerkin
