http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2005/09/Articles/The-economics-of-breast-imaging--Challenges-and-strategies-for-survival.aspxBreast-imaging services frequently lose money for radiology practices. The author reviews the history of breast imaging and reimbursement that led to this problem and the progress that national medical organizations are making in working to increase breast-imaging reimbursement rates. The article also suggests strategies to help make breast imaging more cost-efficient while maintaining a patient-friendly breast-imaging facility and retaining diagnostic accuracy.Monday, 12 Sep 2005 15:57:33 GMT