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: 10/28/2022
End Date for CME Eligibility/Online Expiration Date: 10/27/2025

Original Start Date: 10/28/2019
Original Expiration Date: 10/27/2022
Review Date: 5/3/2019

Planners/Faculty:

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

Disclosure Statements:
RSNA controls the planning, development, and delivery of this CME activity and will strictly adhere to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Listed below are all the financial relationships provided by individuals in a position to influence and/or control CME activity content. All the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated. Please note that any individuals not listed below have reported no financial relationships (currently or within the past 24 months) with any ineligible company producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care products used on or by patients. 

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

Accreditation and Designation Statements:
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (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 Credits ™. 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.