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Health care reform in radiology / Richard C. Semelka and Jorge Elias Jr.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Semelka, Richard C., author.
- Elias, Jorge, Jr., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Radiology--United States.
- Radiology.
- Health care reform--United States.
- Health care reform.
- United States.
- Radiology--economics.
- Radiology--trends.
- Costs and Cost Analysis.
- Health Care Reform.
- Quality of Health Care.
- Unnecessary Procedures--economics.
- Medical Subjects:
- Radiology--economics.
- United States.
- Radiology--trends.
- Costs and Cost Analysis.
- Health Care Reform.
- Quality of Health Care.
- Unnecessary Procedures--economics.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (iv, 208 pages)
- polychrome
- Place of Publication:
- Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley Blackwell, c2013.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- 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. Book jacket.
- Contents:
- Health care reform : the scope of the problem / Richard C. Semelka, Diane Armao, and Jorge Elias Jr.
- Only studies which are necessary / Diane Armao, Jorge Elias Jr., and Richard C. Semelka
- Radiation dose reduction / Jorge Elias Jr. and Richard C. Semelka
- Alternate imaging studies to CT / Jorge Elias Jr., Lauren M.B. Burke, and Richard C. Semelka
- Patient information / Jorge Elias Jr. and Richard Semelka
- Are we doing the right study? / Diane Armao, Jorge Elias Jr., and Richard C. Semelka
- Radiology medical education / Jorge Elias Jr. and Richard C. Semelka
- Quality metrics for radiology practice / Richard C. Semelka and Jorge Elias Jr.
- Medicolegal reform / Jorge Elias Jr. and Richard C. Semelka
- Pressures on reduced compensation for clinical service / Jorge Elias Jr. and Richard C. Semelka
- National health care systems / Jorge Elias Jr., Lauren M.B. Burke, Richard C. Semelka
- Research in radiology / Richard C. Semelka [and five others].
- Notes:
- Electronic reproduction. Ipswich, MA Available via World Wide Web.
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Myilibrary, viewed on July 25, 2013).
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Samuel Bellet Book Fund.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Semelka, Richard C. Health care reform in radiology.
- ISBN:
- 9781118642214
- 111864221X
- 9781118642276
- 1118642279
- 129964984X
- 9781299649842
- Publisher Number:
- 99954897933
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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