2022
Perioperative magnetic resonance imaging in breast cancer care: Distinct adoption trajectories among physician patient-sharing networks
Xu X, Soulos PR, Herrin J, Wang SY, Pollack CE, Killelea BK, Forman HP, Gross CP. Perioperative magnetic resonance imaging in breast cancer care: Distinct adoption trajectories among physician patient-sharing networks. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0265188. PMID: 35290417, PMCID: PMC8923453, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265188.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBreast NeoplasmsFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMastectomyMedicarePhysiciansPractice Patterns, Physicians'United StatesConceptsPhysician patient-sharing networksPerioperative magnetic resonance imagingClinical risk factorsMagnetic resonance imagingPatient clinical risk factorsPatient-sharing networksBreast cancer careRisk-adjusted ratesMastectomy usePhysician networksCancer careRisk factorsEnd Results-Medicare databaseCharacteristics of patientsProportion of patientsBreast cancer surgeryComposition of patientsMRI adoptionDistinct trajectoriesMore patientsCancer surgeryClinical outcomesCancer specialistsMRI usePatients
2018
Surgeon peer network characteristics and adoption of new imaging techniques in breast cancer: A study of perioperative MRI
Tannenbaum SS, Soulos PR, Herrin J, Pollack CE, Xu X, Christakis NA, Forman HP, Yu JB, Killelea BK, Wang S, Gross CP. Surgeon peer network characteristics and adoption of new imaging techniques in breast cancer: A study of perioperative MRI. Cancer Medicine 2018, 7: 5901-5909. PMID: 30444005, PMCID: PMC6308117, DOI: 10.1002/cam4.1821.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBreast NeoplasmsFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMedicarePeer GroupPerioperative PeriodPractice Patterns, Physicians'SEER ProgramSurgeonsUnited StatesConceptsPrimary care physiciansPatient-sharing networksBreast cancerPerioperative MRISubsequent receiptNon-cancer patientsBreast cancer practiceMultivariable hierarchical modelsUse of MRIClinical characteristicsCare physiciansFemale patientsCancer practiceMedicare databaseNew imaging techniquesMedicare sampleStage 0Claims dataPatientsPhysician groupsMRISurgeonsCancerEquivocal evidencePhysiciansImpact of Industry Payments on Prescribing Patterns for Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors Among Medicare Beneficiaries
Singh P, Forman H, Adamson AS, Mostaghimi A, Ogdie AR, Oganisian A, Barbieri JS. Impact of Industry Payments on Prescribing Patterns for Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors Among Medicare Beneficiaries. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2018, 34: 176-178. PMID: 30324292, PMCID: PMC6374264, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-018-4698-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDrug IndustryFemaleHumansMaleMedicare Part DPractice Patterns, Physicians'Tumor Necrosis Factor InhibitorsUnited States
2017
Awareness of radiation risks from CT scans among patients and providers and obstacles for informed decision-making
Schuster AL, Forman HP, Strassle PD, Meyer LT, Connelly SV, Lee CI. Awareness of radiation risks from CT scans among patients and providers and obstacles for informed decision-making. Emergency Radiology 2017, 25: 41-49. PMID: 28948391, DOI: 10.1007/s10140-017-1557-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultDecision MakingEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHumansInformed ConsentMaleMiddle AgedPractice Patterns, Physicians'Radiation DosageRiskTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsEmergency providersCT scanRadiation doseCT radiationPercent of patientsTertiary care centerCT scan radiation exposureAbdominopelvic CT scansChest X-rayRisk/benefitModerate painAbdominopelvic CTRadiologist awarenessResultsA totalEmergency departmentCare centerPatientsStudy designDoseDose rangeRadiation exposureCTRadiation riskRadiologistsScansCommentary: Future considerations for clinical dermatology in the setting of 21st century American policy reform The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
Barbieri JS, Miller JJ, Nguyen HP, Forman HP, Bolognia JL, VanBeek MJ, Dermatology F. Commentary: Future considerations for clinical dermatology in the setting of 21st century American policy reform The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2017, 76: 1203-1205. PMID: 28365041, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2017.01.033.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersThe Impact of Social Contagion on Physician Adoption of Advanced Imaging Tests in Breast Cancer
Pollack CE, Soulos PR, Herrin J, Xu X, Christakis NA, Forman HP, Yu JB, Killelea BK, Wang SY, Gross CP. The Impact of Social Contagion on Physician Adoption of Advanced Imaging Tests in Breast Cancer. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2017, 109: djw330. PMID: 28376191, PMCID: PMC6059114, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djw330.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingBaseline usePositron emission tomography scanEnd Results-MedicareEmission tomography scanBreast cancer practiceImaging modalitiesAdvanced imaging testsHierarchical logistic regression modelsLogistic regression modelsPatient characteristicsUnproven benefitCancer practiceMRI/PETTomography scanBreast cancerMRI useImaging testsClinical practicePET useResonance imagingPET imagingPhysician peersPhysician adoptionBaseline period
2012
Ordering of CT by emergency department provider type: analysis of a nationally representative sample.
Lee CI, Ponce NA, Ettner SL, Kahn KL, Bassett LW, Forman HP. Ordering of CT by emergency department provider type: analysis of a nationally representative sample. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2012, 199: 1054-9. PMID: 23096179, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.11.8303.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChi-Square DistributionEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMalePractice Patterns, Physicians'Tomography, X-Ray ComputedTriageUnited StatesWorkforceConceptsEmergency department visitsNonphysician health care providersHealth care providersU.S. emergency departmentsDepartment visitsCare providersCT studiesNonphysician providersCT utilizationEmergency departmentPatient visitsMultivariate logistic regressionPatient-level variablesProvider typeProvider groupsLogistic regressionDescriptive trend analysisVisitsCTPhysiciansSignificant differencesRepresentative sampleProvidersSame periodTotal numberDeficit Reduction Act: Effects on Utilization of Noninvasive Musculoskeletal Imaging
Kennedy S, Forman HP. Deficit Reduction Act: Effects on Utilization of Noninvasive Musculoskeletal Imaging. Radiology 2012, 264: 146-153. PMID: 22535564, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.12110993.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCost ControlDiagnostic ImagingHumansLinear ModelsMedicare Part BMusculoskeletal DiseasesPractice Patterns, Physicians'Private PracticeUnited States
2010
The performance of outside readings by radiology practices.
Huffman RI, Lewis RS, Forman HP, Sunshine JH. The performance of outside readings by radiology practices. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2010, 195: 1159-63. PMID: 20966322, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.10.4359.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFees and ChargesHumansPractice Patterns, Physicians'RadiologyRegression AnalysisSurveys and QuestionnairesTeleradiologyUnited StatesWorkloadWho's underworked and who's overworked now? An update on radiologist shortage and surplus.
Soni K, Bhargavan M, Forman HP, Sunshine JH. Who's underworked and who's overworked now? An update on radiologist shortage and surplus. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2010, 194: 697-703. PMID: 20173147, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.09.2437.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHumansIncomePhysiciansPractice Patterns, Physicians'RadiologyRegression AnalysisSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesWorkforceWorkload
2009
Workload of Radiologists in United States in 2006–2007 and Trends Since 1991–1992
Bhargavan M, Kaye AH, Forman HP, Sunshine JH. Workload of Radiologists in United States in 2006–2007 and Trends Since 1991–1992. Radiology 2009, 252: 458-467. PMID: 19508987, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2522081895.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
A Survey of Radiology Practices' Use of After-Hours Radiology Services
Kaye AH, Forman HP, Kapoor R, Sunshine JH. A Survey of Radiology Practices' Use of After-Hours Radiology Services. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2008, 5: 748-758. PMID: 18514955, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2008.01.009.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Re: “Economics of Radiology Report Editing Using Voice Recognition Technology”
Forman HP. Re: “Economics of Radiology Report Editing Using Voice Recognition Technology”. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2007, 4: 895-896. PMID: 18047985, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2007.08.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchModels, EconomicPractice Patterns, Physicians'RadiologyResearch DesignSpeech Recognition SoftwareTime FactorsThe state of teleradiology in 2003 and changes since 1999.
Ebbert TL, Meghea C, Iturbe S, Forman HP, Bhargavan M, Sunshine JH. The state of teleradiology in 2003 and changes since 1999. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2007, 188: w103-12. PMID: 17242214, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.06.1310.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
How to Think About Insurance: The Economics of Risk and How It May Affect Our Practice
Smucny M, Forman HP. How to Think About Insurance: The Economics of Risk and How It May Affect Our Practice. Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2006, 3: 914-917. PMID: 17412201, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2006.07.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth Plan ImplementationInsurance, HealthModels, EconomicPractice Patterns, Physicians'RadiologyRisk FactorsRisk ManagementRadiology and Industry: Can This Relationship Be Saved?
Forman H. Radiology and Industry: Can This Relationship Be Saved? Journal Of The American College Of Radiology 2006, 3: 333-334. PMID: 17412076, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2006.02.015.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Emergency Department Image Interpretation Services at Private Community Hospitals
Saketkhoo DD, Bhargavan M, Sunshine JH, Forman HP. Emergency Department Image Interpretation Services at Private Community Hospitals. Radiology 2004, 231: 190-7. PMID: 15068948, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2311030307.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcademic Medical CentersEmergency Service, HospitalHospitals, CommunityHospitals, PrivateHumansImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedObserver VariationPhysiciansPractice Patterns, Physicians'Radiology Department, HospitalRadiology, InterventionalSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsTomography, X-Ray ComputedTrauma CentersUltrasonography, InterventionalUnited StatesConceptsPrivate community hospitalED patient volumeLogistic regression analysisCommunity hospitalPatient volumeRadiology coverageTrauma center designationPatient care decisionsRegression analysisInterpretation servicesTrauma centerCenter designationRandom national sampleHospital radiologistsCT scanRadiologist coverageHospitalCare decisionsUltrasonographic imagesRadiologistsRadiology servicesHigh nighttime levelsEDNational sampleQuestionnaire