Due to changes in regulations, any practices offering diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology services must achieve Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) certification. This ensures that you are eligible for Medicare benefits. Here’s what you need to know. Changes to Regulations New regulations regarding capital sensitivity arrangements came into effect in May 2020. These require practices…
Read More
DIAS certification is the diagnostic imaging accreditation process that all medical imaging practices are required to have to claim from Medicare funding. This includes dental, mobile imaging, urology, gynaecology, cardiac, and general practices – anyone who utilises medical imaging for diagnostic purposes. The accreditation process aims to ensure access to Medicare rebates as well as…
Read More
If you have started the DIAS certification process, you are aware that regulations require an LSPN or Location Specific Practice Number. But what exactly is this and how does it impact your practice? Here are some insights from our team who provides professional DIAS certification services for medical practices. What is an LSPN? The LSPN…
Read More
Excelsior Accreditation aims to make life easier for practices by helping you understand the requirements for Radiation Safety Plans. The central issue is that every Australian State and Territory uses a different approach to this, with some jurisdictions not requiring Radiation Safety Plans at all. Certainly a “head-scratcher”! Here’s what you need to know.Full preparation…
Read More
After working for over 20 years as a Senior Radiographer, Mammographer, Breast Sonographer and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist in the healthcare industry, Caroline O’Sullivan decided to put her efforts into making it easier for healthcare professionals to do what they do best. And that’s how Excelsior Accreditation began, growing into the service provider of choice…
Read More
Maintaining DIAS certification is critical for all diagnostic imaging professionals and practices, as it maintains access to Medicare rebates, helps improve and standardise practice processes, improves client relationships and practice informational resources, and develops a world-class reputation that ensures a competitive edge over non-accredited practices. If your practice’s accreditation has lapsed for any reason or…
Read More