Computed tomographic scanning: a policy statement. Final report

Technical Report · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:5898017

Computed tomographic (CT) scanning is a technique which combines radiographic and computer techniques to produce cross-sectional images of the head and body. The widespread proliferation of new technologies such as CT scanning has called attention to the fact that information about their efficacy is inadequate. This report examines the following matters: Efficacy--at the current stage of technological development, for what uses is CT scanning safe and efficacious and, therefore, indicated. Cost and Level of Reimbursement--how should the level of reimbursement for the technical and professional components of CT services be determined. Placement--how should the need for and placement of CT scanners be determined. Implementation--what policy instruments--of reimbursement, planning, and quality control--are required to promote appropriate utilization, costs, and placement of CT scanners. How and by whom should these policies be implemented. How can flexibility to accommodate new developments be incorporated into these policies.

• Research Organization: Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5898017
• Report Number(s): PB-83-217695
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
CAT SCANNING
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
CONTROL
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
ECONOMIC POLICY
EQUIPMENT
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
IMPLEMENTATION
MEDICINE
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
PLANNING
QUALITY CONTROL
RADIOLOGY
TOMOGRAPHY