title: The challenge of cost control.
abstract: Specific steps are suggested to cope with the variable costs of diagnostic examinations and film use. More importantly, fixed costs which constitute most of the expenses in radiology, should also be controlled. Since nonphysician salaries are a large part of fixed costs, factors which affect productivity must be investigated and understood. Unfortunately, current regulatory and reimbursement procedures thwart efforts to improve productivity and control expenses.
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control; D011871:Radiology / Q000191:economics*