Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Diffusion of Technology in an Ambulatory Setting

To better understand technology diffusion in an ambulatory care setting, we analyzed adult outpatients’ use of magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT) imaging in a group-model HMO between 1986 and 1989. The use of MR, but not CT, Increased at a rapid pace with only a small proportion of...

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Published in:International journal of technology assessment in health care 1992, Vol.8 (2), p.301-308
Main Authors: Bautz, James B., Schectman, Joel M., Elinsky, Elaine G., Pawlson, L. Gregory
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Diffusion of Innovation
District of Columbia
General Essays
Health Maintenance Organizations - utilization
Health Services Research
Hospitals, University
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - economics
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - utilization
Medical Audit
Middle Aged
Primary Health Care - trends
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - economics
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - utilization
United States
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Summary:To better understand technology diffusion in an ambulatory care setting, we analyzed adult outpatients’ use of magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT) imaging in a group-model HMO between 1986 and 1989. The use of MR, but not CT, Increased at a rapid pace with only a small proportion of the scans being accounted for by primary care physicians.
ISSN:0266-4623
1471-6348
DOI:10.1017/S0266462300013519