The mission of the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute® is to establish foundational evidence for health policy and radiology practice that promotes the effective and efficient use of health care resources and improves patient care.
A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that between 2012 and 2019, neuroimaging utilization increased 250% for computed tomography angiography, 428% for CT perfusion, and 18% for magnetic resonance while decreasing 33% for MR angiography. Read More
The number and roles of U.S. non-physician practitioners (NPPs) have expanded considerably, but little is known about their use by radiology practices. This Journal of the American College of Radiology study assessed characteristics and trends of radiology practices employing Medicare-recognized NPPs. Read More
The mission of the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute® is to establish foundational evidence for health policy and radiology practice that promotes the effective and efficient use of health care resources and improves patient care.
A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that between 2012 and 2019, neuroimaging utilization increased 250% for computed tomography angiography, 428% for CT perfusion, and 18% for magnetic resonance while decreasing 33% for MR angiography. Read More
Consumer price listings may ultimately give consumers less of what they really want — high quality care. While transparent pricing is theoretically ideal for allowing patients to make informed decisions, the complexity of healthcare in the U.S. makes a truly transparent system a challenge and there are numerous caveats. Read the JACR Bulletin Column
The number and roles of U.S. non-physician practitioners (NPPs) have expanded considerably, but little is known about their use by radiology practices. This Journal of the American College of Radiology study assessed characteristics and trends of radiology practices employing Medicare-recognized NPPs. Read More
Intracranial mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is increasingly indicated for use in acute ischemic stroke patients. The researchers analyzed recent trends in the characteristics and geographic distributions of physicians providing this service with frequency to Medicare beneficiaries. Full Article
A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that as of September/October 2021, only 50% of hospitals that offered lumbar spine MRI were compliant with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandate to publish their prices online. Read More