Posts by NReina
Rolf Maximilian Sievert, the father of radiation protection
Every time you shield yourself or a patient from radiation, you should thank Rolf Maximilian Sievert, a Swedish medical physicist whose major contribution was the study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation. Born in Sweden to German parents on May 6, 1896, Sievert was also born into wealth, as his father was a leading…
Read MoreReina Imaging Hires New Project Manager Mark Grebner
Crystal Lake, IL – July 2nd, 2018 – Reina Imaging is pleased to announce the hiring of our new Project Manager, Mark Grebner. Mark came on board June 1st and is making a positive impact already on our company. Mark brings with him a wealth of experience as a customer-focused Program/Project Management Professional with an…
Read MoreMedical device industry facing multi-billion hit from new tariffs
As the world’s largest manufacturer of medical devices, the U.S. industry faces a $5 billion hit from new Trump administration tariffs, it is predicted by experts, out of a total $50 billion market effect for the first year. A tariff is a tax on imports or exports between sovereign states. These tariffs are expected to…
Read MoreRadiology and Professionalism: Part 1 Dealing with burnout
How to feel better about your job in Radiology Recent headlines seem to be screaming at radiology professionals: “Stop burnout in radiology before it starts” and “Burnout busters propose solutions at radiology leadership event” and “Common situations in radiology that cause burnout.” If you don’t feel burned out now, reading about it may cause another…
Read MoreHow poor health literacy affects radiology
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, health literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. It is dependent on a number of personal and institutional factors, including communication skills, extent knowledge…
Read MoreFinding balance in radiology
The concept of balance informs many human actions and interactions. Balance can be described as a point within every structure, but it is almost always temporary because movement and potential is nearly limitless. We are often urged to find balance, seek balance, respect balance. It is as if life itself can somehow be measured, divvied,…
Read MoreUpdate on the federal medical device excise tax
Section 4191 of the Internal Revenue Code imposes a 2.3% excise tax on the sale of certain medical devices by the manufacturer or importer of the device. The excise tax was established by the Affordable Care Act to help pay for expanded enrollment in health insurance. The tax applies to sales of taxable medical devices…
Read MoreMeetings: face to face, or virtual?
In the 21st century, everything is being automated. Computerized processes are assuming many aspects of business. But what about meetings? While they can take place within technological systems, should they? Does the human touch matter these days? We all have meetings that are conducted over the phone, via video or teleconferencing, and using cloud-based software.…
Read MoreReina Imaging Hires New Mechanical Design Engineer, Joe Austen
Crystal Lake, IL – March 21, 2018 – Reina Imaging is excited to announce the retention of our new lead mechanical design engineer, Joe Austen. Joe came on board on February 12th and is making a prompt positive impact on the company. From designing industrial robotic arms to integrating an electrophoresis device and everything else…
Read MoreValue-based purchasing pays off – an end user testimonial
Recently here at Reina Imaging, we have been helping our customers and end-users understand the balance between price and quality. Price without quality creates a situation that undermines the high-quality process of care all healthcare entities strive to deliver for their patients. Purchasing decisions should be made based on the value of the product and…
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