High-Impact RBM Programs Treat Referring Physicians as Partners in Promoting Better Patient Outcomes
suggestion for an alternative test or agree that a test is untimely and should be withdrawn. Even when a request is denied we have a chance to provide to the referrer information about imaging that can be helpful in future similar cases. From time to time we learn about new indications for imaging, which we then research and if appropriate add to our criteria. Finally, Care to Care is always open to suggestions.
By avoiding an adversarial atmosphere, and trying to project an informative voice, we have attempted to create an RBM that serves the interests not just of payers, but also of providers of health care and their patients.
About Dr. Michael Komarow
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Komarow is a radiology benefits management industry veteran. He has supervised the compiling of Care to Care's evidence-based criteria to promote the appropriate use of diagnostic imaging. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia Commonwealth University where he received his MD. After completing residency training at the Robert Packer Hospital in Pennsylvania, he became board certified in radiology. Dr. Komarow practiced for 21 years as a staff and chief radiologist at the Kingston Hospital (New York) where he chaired several medical staff committees. He is the former Chief Medical Officer of one of the largest RBM companies, and has worked with Care to Care since 2008. Dr. Komarow served in the Medical Corps of the US Army Reserve for 10 years, received his law degree from Pace University Law School in 1995 and is a member of the New York Bar.
