CMS Developing Imaging Efficiency Measures In Attempt To Stop Overuse
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
CMS has contracted with a radiology benefits manager and other groups to develop efficiency measures to cut inappropriate use of imaging
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