title: A brief economic history of radiology.
abstract: The authors present a historical review of radiology reimbursement, including the effects of health care legislation and court decisions. The political leadership of the American College of Radiology is detailed. Changes in the delivery of health care will alter the practice of medicine.
authors.affiliation: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0019, USA.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Timins
authors.forename: O W
authors.initials: OW
authors.lastname: Linton
mesh_terms: D005251:Fees, Medical / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007348:Insurance, Health / Q000266:history*; D011871:Radiology / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history*; D014481:United States