Minimizing the Utilization of Expensive Radiology Services in government. Many products and services contribute to rising costs, as well as some responsibility left to practicing providers who choose to use expensive radiology services for patient care. There is an overuse of expensive radiology services instead of conservative treatment and it is important to medically manage these individuals individually with medical algorithms. The document will cover this information as well as how to implement the solutions and the costs associated with implementation, discuss the benefits to the organization, and offer theoretical and practical thoughts for implementing the best proposed solution. High-Cost RadiologyThe Conversation Rising health care costs continue to be a high-priority topic of discussion, from consumers to government. Many products and services contribute to rising costs, as well as some responsibility left to practicing providers who choose to use expensive radiology services for patient care. Ionizing radiation has been used for over a century, however, this shift in radiology services towards widespread diagnostic and therapeutic uses has resulted in a significant increase in overall population exposure to radiation with the potential to increase risk of cancer (Amis & Butler, 2010). Examples of expensive radiology services are services such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and echocardiograms. These services allow doctors to...... middle of paper .......com/pages/article/newLDR_44.htm Guaranteed results. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.niahealthcare.com/our-difference/guaranteed-results.aspxGreen, J. (2012). Benefits Trust is taking steps to control radiology costs. Fears Detroit Business, 28(2), 1-3. Health plans. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.niahealthcare.com/our-difference/partnerships/health-plans.aspxHerman, S. (2010). Radiology decisions result in savings. Health Management Technology, 31(5), 26. Radisphere, Business Wire. (2012). Radisphere partners with the National Rural Health Association to provide high-quality, low-cost radiology services to the rural hospital community. Regional economic news. Solutions. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.niahealthcare.com/our-services/solutions.aspxTo control costs, benefits management companies contact employees. (2012). HR focus, 89(3), 12-13.

Essay / Minimizing the Utilization of Expensive Radiology Services in government. Many products and services contribute to rising costs, as well as some responsibility left to practicing providers who choose to use expensive radiology services for patient care. There is an overuse of expensive radiology services instead of conservative treatment and it is important to medically manage these individuals individually with medical algorithms. The document will cover this information as well as how to implement the solutions and the costs associated with implementation, discuss the benefits to the organization, and offer theoretical and practical thoughts for implementing the best proposed solution. High-Cost RadiologyThe Conversation Rising health care costs continue to be a high-priority topic of discussion, from consumers to government. Many products and services contribute to rising costs, as well as some responsibility left to practicing providers who choose to use expensive radiology services for patient care. Ionizing radiation has been used for over a century, however, this shift in radiology services towards widespread diagnostic and therapeutic uses has resulted in a significant increase in overall population exposure to radiation with the potential to increase risk of cancer (Amis & Butler, 2010). Examples of expensive radiology services are services such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and echocardiograms. These services allow doctors to...... middle of paper .......com/pages/article/newLDR_44.htm Guaranteed results. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.niahealthcare.com/our-difference/guaranteed-results.aspxGreen, J. (2012). Benefits Trust is taking steps to control radiology costs. Fears Detroit Business, 28(2), 1-3. Health plans. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.niahealthcare.com/our-difference/partnerships/health-plans.aspxHerman, S. (2010). Radiology decisions result in savings. Health Management Technology, 31(5), 26. Radisphere, Business Wire. (2012). Radisphere partners with the National Rural Health Association to provide high-quality, low-cost radiology services to the rural hospital community. Regional economic news. Solutions. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.niahealthcare.com/our-services/solutions.aspxTo control costs, benefits management companies contact employees. (2012). HR focus, 89(3), 12-13.

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