Dear Imaging Leaders Insider,
In an era of reduced reimbursement and the increasing commoditization of radiology, radiologists are fighting hard to demonstrate their importance in the healthcare enterprise. One way to do this is to play a more direct clinical role in patient care. But how?
Researchers at Stanford University conducted a study on patients' preferences for how they receive imaging exam results. The group's findings suggest how radiologists, particularly those focused on CT and MRI, could become more visible. Click here for the full story. As an Insider subscriber, you get access before the rest of our readers.
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