Initial Imaging for Adults With Maxillofacial Trauma in a National Claims Database
In this cohort study of adults with maxillofacial trauma, low-value plain radiography was frequently used despite clear guidelines favoring CT. Targeted interventions to reduce low-value imaging may improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce unnecessary costs, and advance value-based care.
Authors
- Yao Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9670-8342)
- Gordon C. Wong
- Kevin C Chung
- Robert D. Sampson
- Lu Wang
Institutions
- University of Michigan (US)
- Michigan Medicine (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Network Open
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.58293
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 46.02