Radiologists and referring physicians need dependable, clear communication to collaborate on  accurate diagnoses for their patients. When that communication is lacking, the risk of errors can quickly compound.     Annette Johnson, MD, MS, describes a particularly worrisome case on the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality website. This is an example of what can […]

Personal injury cases often hinge on great diagnostic imaging, and attorneys can benefit from referring their patients to a provider with experience in the field. While injured patients are free to schedule an MRI or X-ray at a hospital or random imaging center, cases flow much more smoothly when attorneys and their clients choose providers […]

Technologists, radiologists, and facility staff all work hard to ensure MRI safety for every patient they treat. Still, some patients get nervous at the prospect of having their first-ever MRI scan.   Really, diagnostic imaging’s reputation for risk comes from X-rays, which expose patients to a minimal amount of ionizing radiation. Despite this, X-rays are […]

How Hospitals Determine the Price of an MRI—and Why Clinics Can Charge Less   When your doctor orders an MRI, should you stay within the hospital system or find an independant imaging center?   If you want to pay less, you’re better off with the latter.   You’d expect a similar procedure to have a […]

Medical liens offer a simple and convenient way for patients to receive medical services well before paying. That’s the good news. The bad news is that, if another organization pays for your health care following an injury — and then you win a lawsuit — you’ll probably have to pay your benefactor back out of […]

Personal Injury Liens and Medical Imaging: What to Know   Personal injury claimants don’t need health insurance or upfront cash to pay for medical imaging services. They can opt to cover their coverage with a medical lien instead.   If your injury was caused by another party, and you file a claim, medical liens offer […]