Accreditations PMI Doctors Selecting a Center That's Right for You Accepted Insurance Plans NewsLinkTM	It is important that the medical diagnostic imaging center you select is qualified and specializes in the area of imaging specific to your needs. Consider the following questions when deciding which medical imaging center is best for you. Does the Facility have State-of-the-Art Equipment? Radiology equipment is expensive and some centers elect to cut corners in exchange for higher profits. Simply stated, better equipment leads to better images, which ensures greater accuracy. Is There More Than One Doctor? Some centers have only one radiologist responsible for interpreting results of a variety of tests and images. Centers that have more than one radiologist, especially if those radiologists specialize in different modalities, are better equipped and have the knowledge and experience to provide more accurate reporting in their specific area of specialization. How Accurate are the Results? Accuracy is the most important element of a medical imaging center. It is the accuracy of information that enables physicians to make critical decisions regarding the treatment and health of a patient. The radiologist interpreting your procedures should have a good reputation in the community. Doctors with specific experience and specialization in different modalities can enhance your overall outcome. Is Your Insurance Accepted? Is it a Medicare Approved Facility? Call the facility in advance, or ask your doctor's office to place the call, to make sure they accept your insurance plan and subscribe to your insurance plan's reimbursement schedule so that you do not pay any unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses. It will save valuable time and eliminate frustration for you. A Medicare approved facility allows the imaging center to accept Medicare reimbursements as payment in full. Are the Doctors Board Certified? Are the Technologists Certified? Don't be afraid to ask if the radiologist treating you is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Inquire about the professional societies that the radiologist belongs to. You are entitled to ask to receive in advance of your appointment a professional biography, resume or CV of the radiologist(s). If an imaging center is not willing to provide this information, you may want to consider another center. Technologists that actually perform the exams or tests should also have both state and national certification. You can ask what certification a staff member has and by what governing board.
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