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Date:10/29/2007

ecialty referrers was much greater than among radiologist referrers. Its not that everyone is overutilizing imaging; but some appear to be, and we need to take a look at those with the highest rates of utilization. We also need to consider whether the self-referral laws, which currently exempt most procedures offered in physicians own offices, need to be toughened, he says.

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Contact: Sue McGreevey smcgreevey@partners.org 617-724-2764 Massachusetts General Hospital Source:Eurekalert

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