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Introducing an integrated imaging delivery system in Manitoba

D W MacEwan1

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Manitoba Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg.

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal = Journal L'Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes
|June 26, 1998
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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Radiology Services
  • Health Policy Reform

Background:

  • Manitoba implemented a comprehensive health plan reform.
  • An integrated imaging system was established to improve services and reduce costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of health plan reforms on imaging services in Manitoba.
  • Assessed trends in examinations, equipment, personnel, and expenditures between 1992-93 and 1995-96.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of imaging service data from two fiscal years (1992-93 and 1995-96).
  • Examined trends in radiography, mammography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine.
  • Evaluated changes in equipment, personnel, and financial expenditures.

Main Results:

  • Total health care spending reduced by $235 million.
  • Radiologic examinations decreased, while use of advanced imaging modalities moderately increased.
  • Personnel in radiology declined by 20 full-time equivalents, and operational expenditures decreased by $11 million.

Conclusions:

  • The integration of rural/northern and urban hospital services aligned with legislative plans.
  • Significant cost savings were achieved through various measures including personnel reduction and optimized equipment deployment.
  • Expected savings of up to 20% were projected through continued implementation of reform strategies.

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