Patients Far More Likely to Have Imaging Scan If Seen by Non-Physician Provider

An imaging exam is 34 percent more likely to be prescribed by advance practice clinicians, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, than primary care physicians, finds a study by Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study published in iJAMA Internal Medicine/i. "There was little difference in image ordering for new patients. However, established patients were considerably more likely to receive imaging if seen by an advanced practice clinician. ...

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