Utilization management and noninvasive diagnostic imaging.
Health care costs are rising at unprecedented rates in the United States, and a substantial contributor to these cost increases is a growing dependence on diagnostic imaging. Radiologists have become aware of the need for optimal use of imaging provided in a cost-effective and timely manner. This article describes a program that has reduced inappropriate imaging use by involving both community-based and academic radiologists in its precertification process.
Weiner
Shelley Nan
SN
CareCore National, LLC, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590, USA. sweiner@carecorenational.com
Komarow
Michael
M
D003363:Cost Control; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005102:Health Expenditures; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States; D014600:Utilization Review / Q000458:organization & administration*