Conclusion

In conclusion, MRI anxiety that causes prematurely terminated and canceled exams has huge financial effects on patients, imaging departments, radiologists, and technologists alike. While the finances of an MRI department may be complicated, the effects MRI anxiety on finances are not, as​​ they contribute to increased operational costs and potentially substantial financial losses. As history has shown, reimbursements for MRI exams have and will probably continue to be reduced in the future. For this reason, it is important for everyone involved to look at MRI anxiety through a different lens and accept the fact that every canceled MRI appointment equals less in more ways than just revenue.