tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308282620289958037.post6115325861006598548..comments2023-08-08T08:41:19.586-04:00Comments on The Medical Contrarian: Unintended ConsequencesThe Medical Contrarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240492315542223258noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308282620289958037.post-22523041027548301052010-05-11T22:36:34.188-04:002010-05-11T22:36:34.188-04:00I agree with Dr. Kirsch, this is one reason why ra...I agree with Dr. Kirsch, this is one reason why radiology benefit managers(RBMs)exist to pre-authorize advanced imaging. Because there is misuse of ordering inappropriate testing by medical providers and pressure from patients to have the best test. There has to be change and it has to start with medical providers and patients.Terri, RN, BSNhttp://priorauthorizationtraining.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308282620289958037.post-51903456936798296172010-05-01T14:14:54.738-04:002010-05-01T14:14:54.738-04:00Of course, the payment system is perverse. Physic...Of course, the payment system is perverse. Physicians order tests without restraint to patients who want excessive care, while someone else pays for it. Any wonder why health care costs keep breaking their own records?Michael Kirsch, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07555280388086931097noreply@blogger.com