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VOL. 14 NO. 1
THE MAGAZINE OF DISTINCTION IN RADIOLOGY JANUARY 2013
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Our Annual Observations
From RSNA
Also From RSNA
• Sending Reports
to Patients
• Reporter’s Notebook
Coding Changes
for the New Year
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EDITOR’S NOTE
REPORTING TO PATIENTS
By Jim Knaub
Should radiologists provide their exam
reports directly to their patients? The
idea is trending.
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EDITOR’S NOTE REPORTING TO PATIENTS By Jim Knau
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RADIOLOGY BILLING AND CODING CO
radiology procedures. An overview of key changes
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ULTRASOUND NEWS AIUM Recognizes ARRT Sonograph
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Radiologic and Physical Findings Identify Elder A
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Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the University
Reporting to Patients By Beth W. Orenstein
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