🗓️ One reason for pushback? Long wait times are used as a deterrent to ordering imaging.
Governments worry about induced demand—fearing shorter wait times will increase unnecessary or low-value imaging.
But is this really the best way to manage healthcare resources? 🏥
Governments worry about induced demand—fearing shorter wait times will increase unnecessary or low-value imaging.
But is this really the best way to manage healthcare resources? 🏥
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This would help ensure appropriate use without forcing patients to wait months for needed scans. ⏳