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BCBSA: Patient-centered plan saves $300B
The federal government could save $300 billion over 10 years if it focused on more efficient healthcare services, according to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA). The insurance
Dramatic increase in CT, MRI scans for ER patients
The use of CT scans or MRIs in emergency departments nearly tripled over a 10-year period without a corresponding change in the prevalence of life-threatening conditions among ER patients, according
In-house imaging referral rules will tighten up a notch
Under the healthcare overhaul law, a rule requires doctors who refer Medicare and Medicaid patients to in-house imaging machines to disclose that they own the equipment and give their patients a list
Study: Doctors overuse imaging for lower-back pain
Does your lower back hurt? Your doctor may very well order an imaging study of the area, even if the scan isn't strictly needed. That's the conclusion drawn by new research published in the Archives
