DOTmed September 22, 2025
Office-based imaging studies interpreted by non-physician practitioners are more likely to be repeated within 90 days than those read by radiologists, according to new research from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute.
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, analyzed more than 1.3 million Medicare claims from 2013 to 2022. Researchers examined repeat imaging rates for studies read by nurse practitioners and physician assistants — grouped as non-physician practitioners (NPPs) — and compared them with those interpreted by radiologists. Repeat imaging was defined as a second study from the same modality and anatomic region conducted within 90 days of the original exam.
Overall, 12.5% of imaging studies were followed by repeat imaging, though rates...
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