RADIOLOGY: Imaging Interpretations - Turf War or Patient Safety Issue?

Article Overview

This article covers a policy and practice debate in radiology and other specialties about interpretation of diagnostic imaging services. It discusses the broader implications of imaging growth, physician office ownership of imaging equipment, Medicare billing and self-referral concerns, and competing positions within professional organizations and state or federal policy efforts. It is relevant to radiologists, cardiologists, OB/Gyn physicians, primary care practices, compliance professionals, and anyone tracking imaging utilization and physician self-referral policy.