American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 163, 265-269, Copyright © 1994 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Compensation of radiologists
OW Linton
American College of Radiology, Reston, VA 22091.
The compensation of radiologists for professional services to patients has
shifted in the past half century from a strong reliance on hospital billing
and payment to a pattern of financial independence of radiology groups. The
laws and regulations creating the Medicare program were instrumental in
spurring the transition for many. With the advent of managed care programs,
employer self-insurance for health costs and pending state and federal
health reform efforts, radiology compensation patterns are likely to
undergo further changes to make them compatible with new payment
mechanisms.