Another take on the cost of imaging
It’s no secret that radiology has been in the crosshairs of policymakers aiming to cut healthcare costs. Diagnostic imaging is costly, and those expenses are even harder to swallow when studies reveal that some imaging tests are unnecessary in the first place.
But the problem is a complicated one, as diagnostic imaging is an essential tool and too many cuts can cause a different set of issues. The Fiscal Times took a stab at summing up the main drivers in imaging costs—and how to bring those costs down—in a recent article you can find at the link below:
Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.