With the proven clinical efficacy of PET in staging metastatic disease, a growing number of oncologist are incorporating PET in their private practices. Besides the enhancing patient care by reducing the time from diagnosis to treatment, there are significant enhancements in practice income.

The Gollman Group has worked with a number of private practices as a “Turn-Key” consultant where the oncology practice lacked both the time and expertise to make and implement a PET decision on their own.

Working with the client, The Gollman Group works through the issues of:

FINANCIAL Budgeting, construction finance and contracts with third party payers.
FACILITY PLANNING Design consultation with the facility architect, contractor selection, establishing the construction timeline, adherence to regulatory requirements, and optimization of patient comfort and throughput.
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION On-site review and monitoring of construction progress, monitoring progress payments, and verification of regulatory requirements.
HEALTH PHYSICS & LICENSING Radioactive materials licensing, safety and shielding calculations, equipment testing, regulatory site inspections, radiation safety protocols and training.
RECRUITING & HIRING Assist in applicant search and screening, salary recommendations.
EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Arranging for isotope supply, sourcing the hot lab and radiation safety equipment.
TRAINING & EDUCATION Arranging supplementary site visits, additional training for the exam readers, supplementary technologist training, assistance with billing codes and reimbursement issues.
MARKETING STRATEGIES Development of marketing materials, assistance in the selection of a marketing specialist, referral development programs, and local publicity.