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Figure 2 MedPAC Data for Annual Growth From 2000 to 2004 and from 2004 to 2005
The rate of growth for imaging appears to be leveling off compared with all physician services. A prominent decline in growth of nuclear medicine procedures is noted. Adapted from reference 4. CT = computed tomography; E & M = evaluation and management.
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