h_phc_2016a_2016-01-19t13:32:01z0 Hearing Summary
Date: 01/19/2016
Final
Presentation from the Colorado Radiological Society
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH CARE & HUMAN SERVICES
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01:33 PM -- Presentation from the Colorado Radiological Society
Representative Primavera called the committee to order. Dr. Jonathan Flug, President of the Colorado Radiological Society, presented on the state of radiology in Colorado (Attachment A). He explained the history of radiology and described the certification and education requirements for radiologists. He explained the role of the radiologist before, during, and after service for a patient. He discussed the various technologies that radiologists use. He gave an overview of the Colorado Radiological Society and radiology graduate programs in the state.
160119 AttachA.pdf
01:48 PM
Dr. Flug gave statistics on cancer cases and deaths. He explained new techniques for screening lung, breast, and prostate cancers. He described challenges associated with screening breast cancer. Dr. Flug described therapeutic and interventional radiology, and other radiation treatments.
02:04 PM
Dr. Flug discussed future advancements in the field of radiology, including clinical decision support, personalized/precision medicine, and changes in Medicaid/Medicare reimbursements.
02:13 PM
Dr. Flug gave concluding remarks. He responded to questions from the committee regarding mammogram recommendations, specialist provider rate cuts, genetic counselors, and dense breast tissue notifications.