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The Overuse of Diagnostic Imaging and the Choosing Wisely Initiative by RAO, Vijay M, LEVIN, David C

“…Rao and Levin discuss the overuse of diagnostic tests in America. Health care in America costs too much. There are many reasons for this, but an important one…”
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Cardiac Imaging Trends from 2010 to 2019 in the Medicare Population by Reeves, Russell A, Halpern, Ethan J, Rao, Vijay M

“…To evaluate changes in utilization of cardiac imaging-transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography (TTE, TEE, and SE), coronary CT angiography…”
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Continued Growth in Emergency Department Imaging Is Bucking the Overall Trends by Levin, David C., MD, Rao, Vijay M., MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD, Frangos, Andrea J., MS

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to examine recent trends in imaging utilization in emergency departments (EDs) in the Medicare population. Methods The 2002…”
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Reducing Inappropriate Use of Diagnostic Imaging Through the Choosing Wisely Initiative by Levin, David C., MD, Rao, Vijay M., MD

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Recent Trends in Imaging Use in Hospital Settings: Implications for Future Planning by Levin, David C., MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD, Rao, Vijay M., MD

“…Abstract Purpose To compare trends in utilization rates of imaging in the three hospital-based settings where imaging is conducted. Methods The nationwide…”
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Placement and Removal of Inferior Vena Cava Filters: National Trends in the Medicare Population by Duszak, Richard, MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD, Levin, David C., MD, Rao, Vijay M., MD

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate trends in the placement and removal of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters in the Medicare population. Methods…”
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Utilization Trends in Noncardiac Thoracic Imaging, 2002-2014 by Kamel, Sarah I., MD, Levin, David C., MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD, Rao, Vijay M., MD

“…Abstract Purpose To analyze recent trends in utilization of the various noncardiac thoracic imaging modalities in the Medicare population. Methods The Medicare…”
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The Recent Losses in Medicare Imaging Revenues Experienced by Radiologists, Cardiologists, and Other Physicians by Levin, David C., MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD, Rao, Vijay M., MD

“…Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to assess recent trends in Medicare reimbursements to radiologists, cardiologists, and other physicians for…”
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Trends in Utilization Rates of the Various Imaging Modalities in Emergency Departments: Nationwide Medicare Data From 2000 to 2008 by Rao, Vijay M., MD, Levin, David C., MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD, Frangos, Andrea J., MS, Sunshine, Jonathan H., PhD

“…Purpose To study utilization trends in the various imaging modalities in emergency departments (EDs) over a recent multiyear period. Methods The nationwide…”
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Trends in Use of Percutaneous Versus Open Surgical Drainage of Abdominal Abscesses by Levin, David C., MD, Eschelman, David, MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD, Rao, Vijay M., MD

“…Abstract Purpose To compare recent trends in the use of percutaneous and surgical approaches to treating abdominal abscesses in a large population. Methods The…”
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Recent Trends in Imaging for Suspected Coronary Artery Disease: What Is the Best Approach? by Levin, David C., MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD, Halpern, Ethan J., MD, Rao, Vijay M., MD

“…Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to ascertain recent trends in noninvasive imaging utilization for suspected coronary artery disease. Methods The…”
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Factors That Will Determine Future Utilization Trends in Diagnostic Imaging by Levin, David C., MD, Rao, Vijay M., MD

“…Abstract Radiologists are facing uncertain times, and in this kind of environment, strategic planning is important but difficult. In particular, it is hard to…”
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The Recent Downturn in Utilization of CT: The Start of a New Trend? by Levin, David C., MD, Rao, Vijay M., MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to examine recent CT utilization trends to ascertain if growth is still occurring. Methods The nationwide Medicare Part B…”
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Dramatically Increased Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Utilization From 2000 to 2009, Especially by Podiatrists in Private Offices by Sharpe, Richard E., MD, MBA, Nazarian, Levon N., MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD, Rao, Vijay M., MD, Levin, David C., MD

“…Purpose Over the past two decades, musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound has emerged as an effective means of diagnosing MSK pathologies. However, some insurance…”
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The Sharp Reductions in Medicare Payments for Noninvasive Diagnostic Imaging in Recent Years: Will They Satisfy the Federal Policymakers? by Levin, David C., MD, Rao, Vijay M., MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD, Frangos, Andrea J., MS

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to examine recent trends in Medicare reimbursements for noninvasive diagnostic imaging (NDI). Methods The Medicare Part B…”
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How Widely Is Computer-Aided Detection Used in Screening and Diagnostic Mammography? by Rao, Vijay M., MD, Levin, David C., MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD, Cavanaugh, Barbara, MD, Frangos, Andrea J., MS, Sunshine, Jonathan H., PhD

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to determine how widely computer-aided detection (CAD) is used in screening and diagnostic mammography and to see if there…”
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Have CT and MR Angiography Replaced Catheter Angiography in Diagnosing Peripheral Arterial Disease? by Patel, Manisha C., MD, Levin, David C., MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD, Rao, Vijay M., MD

“…Abstract Purpose To determine whether MR angiography (MRA) and CT angiography (CTA) have replaced diagnostic catheter angiography (DCA) in diagnosing…”
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Radiology in the era of value-based healthcare: a multi-society expert statement from the ACR, CAR, ESR, IS3R, RANZCR, and RSNA by Brady, Adrian P., Bello, Jaqueline A., Derchi, Lorenzo E., Fuchsjäger, Michael, Goergen, Stacy, Krestin, Gabriel P., Lee, Emil J. Y., Levin, David C., Pressacco, Josephine, Rao, Vijay M., Slavotinek, John, Visser, Jacob J., Walker, Richard E. A., Brink, James A.

“…Background The Value-Based Healthcare (VBH) concept is designed to improve individual healthcare outcomes without increasing expenditure, and is increasingly…”
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The Effect of the Controversial US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations on the Use of Screening Mammography by Sharpe, Richard E., MD, MBA, Levin, David C., MD, Parker, Laurence, PhD, Rao, Vijay M., MD

“…Purpose The 2009 release of updated US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening mammography differed sharply from those of the…”
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David C. Levin, MD by Rao, Vijay M

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