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The Diffusion of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scanners in a Changing U.S. Health Care Environment

I. Acquirer's Considerations and Actions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 March 2009

Bruce J. Hillman ,
C.R. Neu ,
John D. Winkler ,
Jerome Aroesty ,
Richard A. Rettig  and
Albert P. Williams
Bruce J. Hillman
Affiliation:
University of Arizona
C.R. Neu
Affiliation:
The Rand Corporation
John D. Winkler
Affiliation:
The Rand Corporation
Jerome Aroesty
Affiliation:
The Rand Corporation
Richard A. Rettig
Affiliation:
The Illinois Institute of Technology
Albert P. Williams
Affiliation:
The Rand Corporation
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Abstract

Technological aspects and early clinical experiences are arousing great enthusiasm over magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, influences such as regulation, reimbursement, and increasing competition also are playing important roles in determining the diffusion of this new technology. Of these considerations, competition among providers seems the most important. Competition related to MRI is manifested as direct competition over MRI services, using MRI to improve a provider's strategic position and competition among specialties. In making decisions concerning MRI acquisition and operation, providers are drawing upon their experiences with computed tomography (CT) to help them determine when would be the best time for acquisition, how to decide whether acquisition is appropriate, and how best to acquire, operate, and market the technology.

Type
General Essays
Information
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 3 , Issue 4 , October 1987 , pp. 545 - 554
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1987

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