Dear Imaging Leaders Insider,
As the practice of healthcare transitions from a fee-for-service to a value-based reimbursement model, radiologists face a challenge: How can they best demonstrate the specialty's relevance to patient health?
Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine believe that to remain in the game, radiologists must emphasize their most important contribution to patient care -- clinical information -- rather than focusing only on producing and interpreting images. Find out more by clicking here.
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