While diagnostic protocols have always been assessed for their efficacy, with the increasing supply of data and emphasis on patient- and value-based systems, there is a need for clinicians, purchasers, policy makers and those at an executive level to be more knowledgeable about how to compare the benefits and harms of diagnostic imaging methods to prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor a clinical condition, or to improve the delivery of care. RSNA created the Comparative Effectiveness Research courses to provide basic introductory knowledge of CER concepts and research within the field of radiology.

Content Areas (Codes):
The following Content Areas will be printed on the certificate for this course:

• Health Policy
• Leadership & Management

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss several characteristics associated with healthcare markets which make value assessment challenging.
• Describe basic characteristics of the current United States medical fee-for-service reimbursement system and to describe the concept of relative-value units (RVUs).
• Identify opportunities for radiologists to partner with imaging-ordering providers and other stakeholders using systematic health services research approaches.
• Discuss opportunities for Radiologists to provide value in hospital setting.
• Discuss opportunities for Radiologists to participate in health policy/guideline formation regionally or nationally.

This enduring material is estimated to take 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete.

Start Date: 10/28/2019
End Date for CME Eligibility/Online Expiration Date: 10/27/2022

Original Start Date: 10/26/2016
Original Expiration Date: 10/25/2019
Review Date: 5/3/2019

Faculty:

• Brian W. Bresnahan, PhD
• James V. Rawson, MD

Disclosure Statements:
The ACCME requires that the RSNA, as an accredited provider of CME, disclose the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty, and any other individuals in a position to control content of this activity. If there is a relevant financial relationship that has been disclosed please find it below:

• Brian W. Bresnahan, PhD: Stockholder, Johnson & Johnson.

All other individuals in control of content have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose for this activity.

Accreditation and Designation Statements:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR), and the Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation (SIRF). The RSNA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This enduring material can be applied towards the ABR MOC self-assessment requirement (SA-CME).

To earn CME credit, participants must correctly answer a minimum of 80% of the post-test questions and complete the course evaluation.

The RSNA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Price:
Non-member Rate: $0.00
Member Rate: $0.00

Refund / Exchange Policy:
RSNA will not issue any refunds or exchanges for online only versions of educational products or activities purchased online. Please review the entire product or activity description prior to purchase.

RSNA Disclaimer:
The opinions or views expressed in this activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, recommendations or endorsement of the RSNA. Participants should critically appraise the information presented and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for information surrounding any product or device mentioned. Information presented, as well as publications, technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform the learner about the knowledge, techniques, and experiences of RSNA faculty who are willing to share such information with colleagues. The RSNA disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual user for all claims which may result from the use of said information, publications, technologies, products and/or services, and events.