The first book-length treatment of the absolutely essential
topic of U.S. health care reform for imaging specialists
This latest volume in the Current Clinical Imaging series offers
all professionals involved with imaging a cogent, concise
discussion of major issues related to health care reform from the
perspective of fellow imaging specialists. It provides radiologists
with a solid footing in understanding where they are now and where
they can expect to be in the evolution of health care reform over
the next ten years.
Presenting an excellent balance of clinical and health care
policy issues, Health Care Reform in Radiology reinforces
the central role of health promotion and preventive medicine in
U.S. health care systems while offering an international
perspective on the subject. Topical coverage includes
evidence-based outcomes for health care delivery, the impact of the
determination of imaging tests’ effectiveness, patient safety,
medicolegal reform, reimbursement issues, and universal healthcare
benefits and challenges.
Health Care Reform in Radiology presents a program
to:
* Enhance patient safety and quality of care
* Anticipate new or revised standards for all imaging
modalities
* Suggest the more appropriate use of imaging based on the latest
clinical evidence
* Discuss the evolving regulations defining the training required
to perform imaging procedures
* Encourage career-long learning (CME, maintenance of
certification, etc.)
* Show fellow radiologists how to provide added value for
patients and referring physicians
Developed and written by two top experts in the field, this is
an ideal book for all professionals involved with imaging as well
as physician groups that depend on radiology.
Tabella dei contenuti
Contributors vii
Preface viii
1 Health Care Reform: The Scope of the Problem 1
Richard C. Semelka, Diane Armao, and Jorge Elias Jr
2 Only Studies Which are Necessary 6
Diane Armao, Jorge Elias Jr, and Richard C. Semelka
3 Radiation Dose Reduction 22
Jorge Elias Jr and Richard C. Semelka
4 Alternate Imaging Studies To CT 36
Jorge Elias Jr, Lauren M. B. Burke, and Richard C. Semelka
5 Patient Information 64
Jorge Elias Jr and Richard C. Semelka
6 Are we Doing the Right Study? 86
Diane Armao, Jorge Elias Jr, and Richard C. Semelka
7 Radiology Medical Education 115
Jorge Elias Jr and Richard C. Semelka
8 Quality Metrics for Radiology Practice 123
Richard C. Semelka and Jorge Elias Jr
9 Medicolegal Reform 140
Jorge Elias Jr and Richard C. Semelka
10 Pressures on Reduced Compensation For Clinical Service 151
Jorge Elias Jr and Richard C. Semelka
11 National Health Care Systems 159
Jorge Elias Jr, Lauren M. B. Burke, and Richard C. Semelka
12 Research In Radiology 170
Richard C. Semelka, Michael Brand, Michael Uder, Michael A. Kuefner, John Stonestreet and Jorge Elias Jr
Subject index 195
Color Plate Section can be Found Facing Page 184
Circa l’autore
Richard C. Semelka, MD, is one of the foremost
authorities on MRI of the abdomen and pelvis, with six MRI
text-books and over 200 peer-reviewed papers to his credit. Dr.
Semelka has also authored numerous chapters and review articles on
MRI of the body, and has presented his work at meetings around the
world. Dr. Semelka is the Director of MR Services, Professor and
Vice Chair for Research, Department of Radiology, University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jorge Elias, Jr, MD, Ph D, is a professor in the Division
of Radiology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine
of Ribeirao Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil. Dr. Elias
was trained in Brazil and the United States and has a keen
understanding of the US healthcare system in the international
context.
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