The modern era has seen significant growth in the use of advanced imaging. During
the early 2000s, use of advanced imaging in the United States rose to historic highs
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). For example, imaging expenditure per Medicare beneficiary increased 85%, outstripping
a 34% relative growth in fees for evaluation and management between 2000 and 2009.
Factors contributing to the increased use of imaging include advances in technology,
expanded clinical indications, an aging population, and increased availability.KeyWords
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Publication history
Published online: November 04, 2022
Accepted:
October 3,
2022
Received in revised form:
October 1,
2022
Received:
May 2,
2022
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