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Summary

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Diagnostic imaging, particularly neuroimaging, is a growing concern for healthcare costs. Radiologists play a key role in ensuring appropriate use and value-based decisions in medical imaging.

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Radiology
Health Economics
Medical Decision Making

Background:

Diagnostic imaging services are rapidly expanding, raising concerns about healthcare costs among payers and agencies.
The Choosing Wisely initiative aims to promote optimal clinical decisions regarding tests and treatments, including imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the unique position of radiologists in supporting the appropriate use of medical imaging.
To review strategies for radiologists to assist referring physicians with appropriate neuroimaging orders.
To address challenges in patient-centered imaging decisions and value-based radiology.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the Choosing Wisely initiative's recommendations related to imaging.
Review of strategies for implementing appropriate neuroimaging ordering.
Discussion of challenges in value-based imaging decision-making.

Main Results:

24 of 45 Choosing Wisely recommendations involve imaging, with 11 specific to neuroimaging.
Appropriate imaging use is a shared responsibility between radiologists and referring physicians.
Radiologists can implement strategies to guide appropriate neuroimaging orders.

Conclusions:

Radiologists are crucial for promoting appropriate medical imaging utilization.
Effective strategies and addressing implementation challenges are needed for value-based radiology.
Collaboration between radiologists and referring physicians is essential for optimal imaging decisions.