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The Cost Of MRI and CT Scans

Doctors and physicians often rely on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans to easily identify the true source of a patient’s illness or injury and decide what to do next. The technology is fast and effective, it has been heralded as one of the leading causes of increased average lifespans, decreased the need for exploratory surgery, and an overall reduction of lengthy hospital stays. Yet, it is being used less and less in treatments paid for by workers’ compensation packages? (more…)