Radiology continues to benefit from constant innovation and technological advances.
However, for promising new imaging technologies to reach widespread clinical practice,
several milestones must be met. These include regulatory approval, early clinical
evaluation, payer reimbursement, and broader marketplace adoption. Successful implementation
of new imaging tests into clinical practice requires active stakeholder engagement
and a focus on demonstrating clinical value during each phase of translation.
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Publication history
Published online: August 23, 2017
Accepted:
March 30,
2017
Received:
March 26,
2017
Footnotes
Dr. C.I. Lee receives research support from the American Cancer Society (126947-MRSG-14-160-01-CPHPS). Dr. Chokshi receives research support from the AUR GE Radiology Research Academic Fellowship and the ASNR Comparative Effectiveness Research Award. Dr. Duszak receives research support from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute.
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