What can be done to reduce inappropriate MRI prescription?

The cost of spine care is rising each year, and experts report that 30% of the $200 billion spent on the management of these conditions does not lead to improved outcomes. In addition, it may lead to iatrogenic injury and harm.

Using a Using a Spine Care Partners (SCP) tool called "Do I Need A MRI?", Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in Upstate New York has implemented a simple approach to reducing unnecessary MRIs. A companion tool SCP uses to change provider behavior is "Do I need a surgical referral?"

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