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Podcast: Relentless Health Value
Episode: EP485: Imaging Costs 6% to 11% of Plan Sponsor Spend: How Direct Contracting Can Save Money and Improve Access, With Cristin Dickerson, MD
Description: In episode 485, Stacey Richter interviews Dr. Cristin Dickerson on the topic of direct contracting for imaging services. They discuss the high costs of imaging, which can account for 6-11% of a plan sponsor's healthcare spend. The episode covers the potential for significant cost savings and improved patient access through direct contracting, bypassing traditional TPAs that may have conflicts of interest or contractual constraints. Dr. Dickerson, who is the founding partner of Green Imaging, explains how her organization has successfully implemented direct contracting, providing affordable and high-quality imaging services nationwide. They also address common barriers such as complexity i...