Health Care Reform in Radiology

The first book-length treatment of the absolutely essentialtopic of U.S. health care reform for imaging specialists This latest volume in the Current Clinical Imaging series offersall professionals involved with imaging a cogent, concisediscussion of major issues related to health care reform from theperspective of fellow imaging specialists. It provides radiologistswith a solid footing in understanding where they are now and wherethey can expect to be in the evolution of health care reform overthe next ten years. Presenting an excellent balance of clinical and health carepolicy issues, Health Care Reform in Radiology reinforcesthe central role of health promotion and preventive medicine inU.S. health care systems while offering an internationalperspective on the subject. Topical coverage includesevidence-based outcomes for health care delivery, the impact of thedetermination of imaging tests' effectiveness, patient safety,medicolegal reform, reimbursement issues, and universal healthcarebenefits and challenges. Health Care Reform in Radiology presents a programto: * Enhance patient safety and quality of care * Anticipate new or revised standards for all imagingmodalities * Suggest the more appropriate use of imaging based on the latestclinical evidence * Discuss the evolving regulations defining the training requiredto perform imaging procedures * Encourage career-long learning (CME, maintenance ofcertification, etc.) * Show fellow radiologists how to provide added value forpatients and referring physicians Developed and written by two top experts in the field, this isan ideal book for all professionals involved with imaging as wellas physician groups that depend on radiology.