Concierge and Second-Opinion Radiology: Review of Current Practices

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• 作者：Shehbaz Shaikh ; MD^a ; Rounak Bafana ; MD^a ; Safwan S. Halabi ; MD^b ; ^{safwanh@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author} ; ^{safwanh@stanford.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author}
• 刊名：Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：March-April 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：45
• 期：2
• 页码：111-114
• 全文大小：388 K

文摘

Radiology’s core assets include the production, interpretation, and distribution of quality imaging studies. Second-opinion services and concierge practices in radiology aim to augment traditional services by providing patient-centered and physician-centered care, respectively. Patient centeredness enhances patients’ understanding and comfort with their radiology tests and procedures and allows them to make better decisions about their health care. As the fee-for-service paradigm shifts to value-based care models, radiology practices have begun to diversify imaging service delivery and communication to coincide with the American College of Radiology Imaging 3.0 campaign. Physician-centered consultation allows for communication of evidence-based guidelines to assist referring physicians and other providers in making the most appropriate imaging or treatment decision for a specific clinical condition. There are disparate practice models and payment schema for the various second-opinion and concierge practices. This review article explores the current state and payment models of second-opinion and concierge practices in radiology. This review also includes a discussion on the benefits, roadblocks, and ethical issues that surround these novel types of practices.