Utilization

Central Venous Access: Evolving Roles of Radiology and Other Specialties Nationally Over Two Decades

The aim of this study was to examine national trends in both temporary central venous catheter and long-term CVA device procedures over 20 years with regard to changing specialty group roles and places of service. Full Article

Duszak, R., Bilal, N., Picus, D., Hughes, D. R., & Xu, B. J.. 2013. "Central Venous Access: Evolving Roles of Radiology and Other Specialties Nationally Over Two Decades," Journal of the American College of Radiology, 10(8): 603 - 612.

Trends in Utilization of Medical Imaging from 2003 to 2011: Clinical Encounters Offer a Complementary Patient-Centered Focus

The aim of this study was to investigate trends in utilization and spending for medical imaging, using medical visits resulting in imaging as a novel metric of utilization. Full Article

Dodoo, M. S., Duszak, R., & Hughes, D. R.. 2013. "Trends in Utilization of Medical Imaging from 2003 to 2011: Clinical Encounters Offer a Complementary Patient-Centered Focus," Journal of the American College of Radiology, 10(7): 507 - 512.

Comparative Analysis of Medicare Spending For Medical Imaging: Sustained Dramatic Slowdown Compared With Other Services

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of the 2005 Deficit Reduction Act on Medicare spending for medical imaging relative to other services. Full Article

Lee, D. W., Duszak, R., & Hughes, D. R.. 2013. "Comparative Analysis of Medicare Spending For Medical Imaging: Sustained Dramatic Slowdown Compared With Other Services," American Journal of Roentgenology, 201(6): 1277 - 1282.