The breast imaging center. Successful management in today's environment

Abstract

Radiologists, because of their expertise in mammography and other diagnostic and imaging tests, are assuming an increasing role in the diagnosis of breast cancer, but are faced with decreasing reimbursements and a shortage of trained mammographers. Delegation of many physicians' tasks to nonphysician employees is more cost-effective. Reimbursements must be increased to support radiologists in their expanded role.