|Articles|April 18, 2013

Poll: Affected by Patient Steerage?

Radiology groups are increasingly feeling the effects of steerage, insurers directing patients to lower-cost practices. But is it a positive or negative impact?

Radiology groups are increasingly feeling the effects of patient steerage, when insurance companies direct patients or physicians to lower-cost practices. Most experts say this can mean a loss of business for many groups.

Has your practice been affected by patient steerage?

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