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Providing professional mammography services: financial analysis.

D R Enzmann1, P M Anglada, C Haviley

  • 1Department of Radiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 676 N St Clair St, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. denzmann@mednet.ucla.edu

Radiology
|April 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Mammography services, particularly diagnostic mammograms, are financially unsustainable due to low reimbursement rates. Increased payments are needed to cover the true costs of these vital breast imaging services.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Economics
  • Radiology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Mammography is a critical tool for breast cancer screening and diagnosis.
  • Understanding the financial viability of mammography services is essential for maintaining access to care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a financial analysis of mammography services.
  • To assess if economic drivers align with public expectations for mammography care.

Main Methods:

  • Financial survey of seven university-based mammography programs (1997-1998).
  • Data collection on revenue, costs, and procedure volume.
  • Activity-based costing analysis for specific mammography procedures.

Main Results:

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  • All surveyed institutions experienced financial losses in mammography services.
  • A negative contribution margin (revenue < direct expenses) was identified.
  • High volumes of diagnostic mammograms significantly contributed to financial losses.

    • Conclusions:

    • Current reimbursement rates for mammography, especially diagnostic, are insufficient.
    • Increased reimbursement is necessary to reflect the resources required for accurate and accessible mammography services.
    • Financial sustainability is crucial for the future of breast imaging.