Valand HA, Chu S, Bhala R, Foley R, Hirsch JA, Tu RK. Comparison of Advanced Imaging Resources, Radiology Workforce, and Payment Methodologies between the United States and Canada.
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2018;
39:1785-1790. [PMID:
30166430 DOI:
10.3174/ajnr.a5755]
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Abstract
The purpose of this Practice Perspectives was to review the United States and Canadian approaches to health care access and payment for advanced imaging. The historical background, governmental role, workforce, coding, payment, radiologic challenges, cost, resource intensity, and overall outcomes in longevity are reviewed.
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