Nick Palmer
Founder & Lead Researcher at BedsideImaging
Nick built this directory to help SNF administrators and home health agencies find credentialed mobile imaging providers without wading through services that lack proper ARRT licensure or ACR accreditation — compliance gaps he uncovered when researching portable imaging options for a family member in long-term care.
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General (4)
Are Cheap Mobile X-ray Services Worth It? The Real Cost of Cutting Corners
Cheap mobile X-ray service saves $18 a visit — until one unreadable chest film sends your patient to the ER. Here's what quality actually costs.
Mobile X-ray Service Costs by State: Where You'll Pay More (And Less)
Mobile X-ray service costs vary up to 44% by state — from $155 in Florida to $223 in Georgia. See which states charge more and where there's room to negotiate.
Mobile X-ray Service Equipment: What Matters and What's Marketing
Modern portable DR systems deliver comparable image quality. See what a mobile X-ray service should actually cost you — and how to vet the people behind the…
Remote vs. In-Person Mobile X-ray Services: Which Is Better?
A radiologist friend once walked me through a patient case over Zoom while I watched her pull up a chest X-ray on her screen — image captured thirty…
Certifications & Legal (2)
Certified vs. Uncertified Mobile X-ray Services: Does the Credential Matter?
Board-certified radiologists catch what uncertified ones miss — see which mobile X-ray service credentials actually protect your patients and your facility.…
ARRT RT(R) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography) Certification: Why It Matters (And When It Doesn't)
ARRT RT(R) is the credential red flag SNFs can't afford to miss. Know what to verify before hiring a mobile X-ray service — and when it's not enough.
Guides (5)
The Complete Guide to Mobile X-ray Services
No transport, no wait room. A mobile X-ray service brings ARRT techs bedside to SNFs and homes with same-day reads — and how to spot a solid provider.
How Much Does a Mobile X-ray Service Cost? (2026 Pricing Guide)
Mobile X-ray service costs $75–$200 per study vs. $500–$3,300 at a hospital — a breakdown of equipment, teleradiology, and after-hours pricing for SNFs and…
How to Choose a Mobile X-ray Service: What Nobody Tells You
OEM-certified equipment and ARRT-licensed techs separate a reliable mobile X-ray service from a liability — here are the questions to ask before you sign.
What Does a Mobile X-ray Service Actually Do? (Behind the Scenes)
A mobile X-ray service sends a credentialed ARRT technologist to your facility with portable digital equipment — handling positioning, safety, and image…
What to Expect When You Hire a Mobile X-ray Service (Step by Step)
Hiring a mobile X-ray service takes five steps and one phone call — but missing clinical paperwork causes most delays. Here's exactly what to have ready.
Hiring (2)
15 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Mobile X-ray Service
Most mobile X-ray service providers look identical online. Ask these 15 questions to expose the gaps in equipment, credentials, and response time.
7 Red Flags When Hiring a Mobile X-ray Service (And How to Avoid Them)
Stat reads sitting unread for hours happen more than you think. These 7 red flags reveal whether your mobile X-ray service will hold up when it matters.