Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 1, Issue 6 , Pages 405-409 , June 2004

Reimbursement risks with radiologist extenders: there is no free lunch!

  • William T Thorwarth Jr, MD

      Affiliations

    • Catawba Radiological Associates, Hickory, North Carolina, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author and reprints: William T. Thorwarth, Jr., MD, Catawba Radiological Associates, P.O. Box 308, Hickory, NC 28603 USA

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PII: S1546-1440(03)00144-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2003.12.039

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 1, Issue 6 , Pages 405-409 , June 2004

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