{"product_id":"health-care-reform-in-radiology-isbn-9781118642177","title":"Health Care Reform in Radiology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book-length treatment of the absolutely essential topic of U.S. health care reform for imaging specialists\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting an excellent balance of clinical and health care policy issues, \u003ci\u003eHealth Care Reform in Radiology\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHealth Care Reform in Radiology\u003c\/i\u003e presents a program to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance patient safety and quality of care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnticipate new or revised standards for all imaging modalities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggest the more appropriate use of imaging based on the latest clinical evidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscuss the evolving regulations defining the training required to perform imaging procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourage career-long learning (CME, maintenance of certification, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShow fellow radiologists how to provide added value for patients and referring physicians\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloped 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Health Care Reform: The Scope of the Problem 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard C. Semelka, Diane Armao, and Jorge Elias Jr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Only Studies Which are Necessary 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiane Armao, Jorge Elias Jr, and Richard C. Semelka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Radiation Dose Reduction 22\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJorge Elias Jr and Richard C. Semelka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Alternate Imaging Studies To CT 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJorge Elias Jr, Lauren M. B. Burke, and Richard C. Semelka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Patient Information 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJorge Elias Jr and Richard C. Semelka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Are we Doing the Right Study? 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiane Armao, Jorge Elias Jr, and Richard C. Semelka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Radiology Medical Education 115\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJorge Elias Jr and Richard C. Semelka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Quality Metrics for Radiology Practice 123\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard C. Semelka and Jorge Elias Jr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Medicolegal Reform 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJorge Elias Jr and Richard C. Semelka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Pressures on Reduced Compensation For Clinical Service 151\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJorge Elias Jr and Richard C. Semelka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 National Health Care Systems 159\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJorge Elias Jr, Lauren M. B. Burke, and Richard C. Semelka\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Research In Radiology 170\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard C. Semelka, Michael Brand, Michael Uder, Michael A. Kuefner, John Stonestreet and Jorge Elias Jr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject index 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor Plate Section can be Found Facing Page 184\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard C. Semelka\u003c\/b\u003e, MD, is one of the foremost authorities on MRI of the abdomen and pelvis, with six MRI text-books and over 200 peer-reviewed papers to his credit. Dr. Semelka has also authored numerous chapters and review articles on MRI of the body, and has presented his work at meetings around the world. Dr. Semelka is the Director of MR Services, Professor and Vice Chair for Research, Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJorge Elias, Jr\u003c\/b\u003e, MD, PhD, is a professor in the Division of Radiology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil. Dr. Elias was trained in Brazil and the United States and has a keen understanding of the US healthcare system in the international context.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book-length treatment of the absolutely essential topic of U.S. health care reform for imaging specialists\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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. 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