Money talks: Florida imaging center rolls-out cash-pay process
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The new process, which has been implemented at all three Advanced Imaging Centers locations, compiles all types of exams and allots one flat fee for each modality which encompasses both the technical and professional portions of the exam. An MRI, for example, would have one flat cash-pay price regardless of whether it was ordered for a patient’s neck or back, with contrast or without.
The new prices are meant to be appealing to patients without insurance, but Advanced Imaging Centers expects patients with high-deductibles to be interested in the process as well.
Advanced Imaging Centers also said it plans to participate with Save On Medical, a website application that allows patients to price-shop medical services.
Evan Godt, Writer
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.