Realistic Productivity in Academic Neuroradiology: A National Survey of Neuroradiology Division Chiefs
Max Wintermark, Vivek Gupta, Christopher P. Hess, R. Lee, Joseph A. Maldjian, Sugoto Mukherjee, Suresh K. Mukherji, David Seidenwurm, Tabassum A. Kennedy
Abstract
The productivity of academic neuroradiologists is typically measured by using relative value units (RVUs). RVUs are the basic component of the resource-based relative value scale, a methodology used by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to determine the payment of physicians. RVUs
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MedicineResource-based relative value scaleNeuroradiologyMedicaidProductivityPaymentValue (mathematics)NeurologyStatisticsHealth careBusinessNursingPsychiatryFinanceEconomic growthMathematicsMacroeconomicsEconomicsRadiology practices and educationRadiation Dose and ImagingHealthcare cost, quality, practices