Performance Measures, Efficiency, Productivity
The paradox of the increased use of imaging without obvious evidence of improved health outcomes has led to calls for payment based on value rather than volume. Measurement of radiologists’…
Evidence-Based Imaging and Effective Utilization
Expensive advanced imaging, such as magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, contributes to the unsustainable growth of health care costs in the United States. Evidence-based imaging decreases costs and improves outcomes by…
Teleradiology
Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and the Internet have changed how clinicians interact with their clinical colleagues, both during the day and at night. Teleradiology may improve the quality…
Radiology Reporting and Communications
The content and prose method of radiology reporting has remained essentially unchanged for more than 100 years. By leveraging current technologies, the radiology report has the potential to be a…
The Resource-Based Relative Value Scale and Neuroradiology
The Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) has been the defining algorithm for professional reimbursement of medical services since its introduction in 1992. This article reviews the history of the RBRVS,…
Certificate of Need
Certificate of Need (CON) programs represent a patchwork of state regulatory programs across the United States that regulate the availability of selected health care services. Thirty-six states maintain laws designed…
Accountable Care Organizations for Neuroradiologists
Accountable care organizations (ACOs) are one of the more interesting and (perhaps) highest impact components of the 2010 Federal health care bill. Neuroradiologists should examine them carefully for opportunities to…
Turf Issues in Radiology and Its Subspecialties
Turf issues in medicine affect policy, practice, and, most importantly, patients. This article explores turf issues from several perspectives. The issue and scope of the problem is first discussed, followed…
Socioeconomics of Neuroimaging
David M. Yousem, MD, MBA, Guest Editor I am very grateful to Suresh Mukherji for giving me the opportunity to devote an edition of the Neuroimaging Clinics to socioeconomics issues….
Strategic Planning for Neuroradiologists
Strategic planning is becoming essential to neuroradiology as the health care environment continues to emphasize cost efficiency, teamwork and collaboration. A strategic plan begins with a mission statement and vision…
