Gelareh Sadigh

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Associate Professor In-Residence, Radiological Sciences
School of Medicine
Director of Radiology Health Services and Comparative Outcome Research, Radiological Sciences
School of Medicine
M.D., Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2009
Transitional Year Internship, Emory University School of Medicine, 2013
Diagnostic Radiology Residency, Emory University School of Medicine, 2017
Neuroradiology Fellowship, Emory University School of Medicine, 2018
Phone: (714)456-6921
Email: gsadigh@uci.edu
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
101 The City Drive South
Bldg. 1, Rt. 140
Orange, CA 92868
Research Interests
Healthcare delivery; Healthcare utilization; Health disparity; Medical Financial Hardship; Price Transparency; Costs of care discussion; Shared Decision Making; Care adherence
Publications
1- Vasheghani-Farahani A, Kassaian SE, Yaminisharif A, Davoodi G, Salarifar M, Amirzadegan A, Darabian S, Fotouhi A, Sadigh G, Razavi SA, Hakki E. The Association between Coronary Arterial Dominancy and Extent of Coronary Artery Disease in Angiography and Paraclinical Studies. Clinical Anatomy. 2008 Aug 12;21(6):519-523 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18698656)

2- Vasheghani-Farahani A, Sadigh G, Kassaian SE, Khatami SMR, Fotouhi A, Razavi SAH, Mansournia MA, Yamini-Sharif A, Amirzadegan A, Salarifar M, Sadeghian S, Davoodi G, Borumand MA, Aiatollahzade Esfehani F, Darabian S. Sodium Bicarbonate plus Isotonic Saline versus Saline for Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography: A Randomized Controlled Trial. American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 2009 Oct;54(4):610-618 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19619921/)

3- Zoungas S, Ninomiya T, Huxley R, Cass A, Jardine M, Gallagher M, Patel A, Vasheghani-Farahani A, Sadigh G, Perkovic V. Sodium Bicarbonate Treatment Regimens for the Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: A Systematic Review. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2009; 151: 631-638 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19884624/)

4- Vasheghani-Farahani A, Sadigh G, Kassaian SE, Khatami SMR., Fotouhi A, Razavi SAH, Mansournia MA, Kazemisaeid A, Soleimani A, Pourhosseini HR, Alidoosti M, Hajizeinali AM, Hoseini K, Nematipour E. Sodium Bicarbonate in Preventing Contrast Nephropathy in Patients at Risk for Volume Overload. A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Nephrology. 2010; 21: 216-223 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20175053/)

5- Carlos RC., Sadigh G, Kelly AM. Women's Health, Accountable Care Organizations and Radiology Practice: Maximizing Radiology's Value under Health Care Reform. AJR American Journal of Roentgenology. 2011;196(2):257-258.

6- Sadigh G, Kelly AM, Cronin P. Prospectives, Challenges, Contraversies and Hot topics in Pulmonary Emboli Imaging. AJR American Journal of Roentgenology. 2011; 196:497-515. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21343491/)

7- Sadigh G, Kelly AM, Fagerlin A, Carlos RC. Patient Preferances in Cancer Screening: Lessons to be Learned from the US Preventive Service Task Force. Academic Radiology. 2011; 18(11):1333-1336. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21835650/)

8- Sadigh G, Carlos RC, Neal CH, Dwamena BA. Ultrasonographic Differentiation of Malignant from Benign Breast Lesions: a Meta-analytic Comparison of Elasticity and BIRADS Scoring. Breast Cancer Reseach & Treatment. 2012;133(1):23-35. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22057974/)

9- Sadigh G, Dempsey AF, Ruffin IV MT, Resnicow K, Carlos RC. National Patterns in Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: an Analysis of the National Survey of Family Growth. Human Vaccine & Immunotherapy. 2012;8(2): 234-242. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22414967/)

10- Sadigh G, Carlos RC, Neal CH, Dwamena BA. Accuracy of Quantitative Ultrasound Elastography for Differentiation of Malignant and Benign Breast Abnormalities: a Meta- analysis. Breast Cancer Research & Treatment. 2012 Aug;134(3):923-931. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22418703/)

11- Sadigh G, Parker R, Kelly AM, Cronin P. How to write a Critically Appraised Topic (CAT). Academic Radiology. 2012;19(7):872-888. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22480959/)

12- Razavi SA, Sadigh G, Kelly AM, Cronin P. Comparative Effectiveness of Imaging Modalities for the Diagnosis of Upper and Lower Urinary Tract Malignancy: A Critically Appraised Topic. Academic Radiology. 2012 Sep;19(9):1134-1140. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22717592/)

13- Sadigh G, Carlos RC, Neal CH, Dwamena BA. Impact of Breast Mass Size on Accuracy of Ultrasound Elastography vs. Conventional B-mode Ultrasound: a Meta-analysis of Individual Participants. European Radiology. 2013; 23:1006-1014. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23085865/)

14- Dwamena F, Holmes-Rovner M, Gaulden CM, Jorgenson S, Sadigh G, Sikorskii A, Lewin S, Smith RC, Coffey J, Olomu A. Interventions for providers to promote a patient-centered approach in clinical consultations. Cochrane Database Systematic Review. 2012 Dec 12;12:CD003267. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23235595/)

15- Razavi SA, Hadduck TA, Sadigh G, Dwamena BA. Comparative Effectiveness of Elastographic and B-Mode Ultrasound Criteria for Diagnostic Discrimination of Thyroid Nodules: A Meta-analysis. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2013; 200 (6):1317-1326. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23701071/)

16- Sadigh G, Haft JW, Pagani FD, Prager RL, Kazerooni EA, Carlos RC, Kelly AM. Impact of coronary CT angiography on surgical decision-making for coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Academic Radiolology. 2013; 20(9): 1083-1090. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23931421/)

17- Sadigh G, Carlos R, Kazerooni EA, Kelly AM. Patient Preferences for Coronary Artery Computed Tomography Angiography versus Conventional Catheter Angiography for Diagnosis of Coronary Heart Disease. Academic Radiology. 2013; 20(9): 1091-1098. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23931422/)

18- Wojcinski S, Brandhorst K, Sadigh G, Hillmans P, Degenhardt F. Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Shear Wave Imaging: Measurements of Normal Breast Tissue and Dependance on the Degree of Pre-compression. Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology. 2013: 39(12):2226-2232. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24035624/)

19- Wojcinski S, Brandhorst K, Sadigh G, Hillmans P, Degenhardt F. Acoustic radiation force impulse impulse imaging with Virtual Touch tissue quantification: mean shear wave velocity of malignant and benign breast masses. International Journal of Womens Health. 2013; 5: 619-627. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24109199/)

20- Sadigh G, Applegate K, Baumgarten D. Comparative Accuracy of Intravenous Contrast-enhanced CT versus Non-contrast CT plus Contrast-enhanced CT in the Detection and Characterization of Patients with Hypervascular Liver Metastases: A Critically Appraised Topic. Academic Radiology. 2014; 21(1): 113-125. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24331274/)

21- Sadigh G, Khan R, Kassin M, Applegate K. Radiation Safety Knowledge and Perceptions among Residents: A Potential Improvement Opportunity for Graduate Medical Education in the United States. Academic Radiology. 2014, Jul; 21(7):869-878. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24713540/)

22- Sadigh G, Hertweck T, Kao C, Wood P, Hughes D, Henry T, Duszak R Jr. Traditional Text Only Vs. Multimedia Enhanced Radiology Reporting: Referring Physician’s Perception of Value. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2015;12:519-524. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25622764/)

23- Sadigh G, Hawkins CM, O’Keefe JJ, Khan R, Duszak R Jr. Can Patients Comprehend the Educational Materials That Hospitals Provide About Common Interventional Radiology Procedures? Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 2015;26(8):1156-1161. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26074029/)

24- Sadigh G, Applegate KE, Lohlfelm T, Tridandapani S. Evaluation of Near-Miss Wrong-Patient Event in Department Of Radiology. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2014; 205(2): 337-343. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26204284/)

25- Sadigh G, Zou K, Razavi SA, Khan R, Applegate K. Meta-Analysis of Air Vs. Liquid Enema for Intussusception Reduction In Children. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2014; 205(5):W542-549. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26496576/)

26- Sadigh G, Applegate KE, NG Tim, Hendrix KA, Tridandapani S. Stakeholders’ Perception Regarding the Use of Patients’ Photographs Integrated with Medical Imaging Studies. Journal of Digital Imaging. 2016;29 (3):341-346. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26620199/)

27- Duong PA, Bresnahan B, Pastel, Ballard D, Sadigh G, Sullivan III J, Buch K, Duszak R Jr. The Value of Imaging Part I: Perspectives for the Academic Radiologist. Academic Radiology. 2016; 23: 18-22. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26683508/)

28- Duong PA, Pastel D, Sadigh G, Ballard D, Bresnahan B, Sullivan III J, Buch K, Duszak R Jr. The Value of Imaging Part II: Value Beyond Image Interpretation. Academic Radiology. 2016; 23: 23-29. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26683509/)

29- Sadigh G, Mullins ME, Saindane MA. Diagnostic Performance of MRI Sequences for Evaluation of Dural Venous Sinus Thrombosis. American Journal of Radiology. 2016; 216(6):1298-1306. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27010526/)

30- Sadigh G, Nandwana S, Moreno C, Cox K, Baumgarten D, Easter T, Applegate K. Assessment of Added Value of Non-Contrast to Contrast-Enhanced Abdominal CT Scan for Characterization of Hypervascular Liver Metastases. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. 2016;45(6):373-379. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27397022/)

31- Chokshi FH, Sadigh G, Carpenter W, Kang J, Duszak R, Khosa F. Altered Mental Status in ICU Patients: Diagnostic Yield of Noncontrast Head CT for Abnormal And Communicable Findings. Critical Care Medicine. 2016; 44(12): e1180-e1185. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27488219/)

32- Sadigh G, Singh K, Gilbert K, Khan R, Duszak A, Duszak R. Mammography patient information at Hospital Websites: Most Neither Comprehensible Nor Guideline Supported. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2016; 207(5):947-951. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27610583/)

33- Sadigh G, Carlos RC, Ward K, Switchenko J, Jiang R, Applegate KE, Duszak R. Breast Cancer Screening in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Lung and Colorectal Cancer. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2017;14(7):900-910. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28325489/)

34- Sadigh G, Applegate KE, Saindane A. Prevalence of Unanticipated Events Associated with MRI Examinations: A Benchmark for MRI Quality, Safety, and Patient Experience. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2017; 14(6): 765-772. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28356198/)

35- Sadigh G, Carlos RC, Krupinski EA, Meltzer CC, Duszak R. Health Care Price Transparency and Communication: Implications for Radiologists and Patients in an Era of Expanding Shared Decision Making. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2017;209(5):959-964. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28742372/)

36- Chokshi F, Sadigh G, Carpenter W, Allen J. Diagnostic Quality of 3D T2-SPACE Compared to T2-FSE in Evaluation of Cervical Spine MRI Anatomy. American Journal of Neuroradiology. 2017; 38(4): 846-850. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28154126/)

37- Sadigh G, Holder C, Switchenko J, Dehkhargani S, Allen J. Is there Added Value in Obtaining a Cervical Spine MRI in the Assessment of Non-traumatic Angiographically-Negative Subarachnoid Hemorrhage? A Retrospective study and Meta-analysis of the Literature. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2018; 129(3):670-676. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29027857/)

38- Sadigh G, Duszak R, Ward KC, Jiang R, Switchenko JM, Applegate KE, Carlos RC. Downstream Breast Imaging Following Screening Mammography in Medicare Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Population-Based Study. Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2018; 33(3):284-290. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29139055/)

39- Sadigh G, Hughes D, Wang W, Allen B, McGinty G, Silva Z, Duszak R. Radiologist Professional Payments After Mitigation of CMS’s Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Initiatives. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2018;15(3 Pt A):390-395. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29289509/)

40- Rosenkratz A, Carlos R, Silva Z, Sadigh G, Duszak R. Out of pocket Costs for Adanced Imaging Across the US Private Marketplace Journal of American College of Radiology. 2018;15(4):607-614. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29477290/)

41- Sadigh G, Kadom N, Karthik P, Sengupta D, Strauss K, Frush D, Applegate K. Non-Contrast Head CT in Children: National Variation in Radiation Dose Indices in the United States. American Journal of Neuroradiology. 2018: 39(8): 1400-1405. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29976832/)

42- Sadigh G, Menon RK, Bhojak M, Aladi A, Mossa-Basha M, Wu Lei, Lehman V, Brinjiki W, Dehkharghani S, Derakhshani A, Mossa-Basha F, Allen J. Radiologic Management of Angiographically-Negative, Spontaneous Intracrnia Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Multicenter Study of Utilization and Diagnostic Yield. Neurosurgery. 2019;85(1):126-133. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29850838/)

43- Sadigh G, Jalilvand A, Singh K, Duszak R. Pirated Manuscripts from Radiology’s Most Impactful Journals: An International Analysis of Copyright-Infringing Downloads. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2019;16(1):108-114. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30146483/)

44- Pandharipande P, Mercaldo N, Lietz A, Seguin C, Neal CD, Deville C, Parikh J, Sadigh G, Sepulveda K, Maturen K, Cox J, Bansal S, Macura K, Donelan K. Identifying Barriers to Building a Diverse Physician Workforce: A National Survey of the American College of Radiology Membership. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2019;16(8):1091-1101. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31173744/)

45- Balthazar P, Sadigh G, Hughes D, Rosenkrantz A, Hanna T, Duszak R. Increasing Use, Geographic Variation, and Disparities in Emergency Department CT for suspected urolithiasis. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2019;16(11):1547-1553. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31220447/)

46- Sadigh G, Saindane A, Waldman A, Lava N, Hu Ranliang. Comparison of DIR, FLAIR and Gadolinium Enhanced Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis: Is Contrast Needed for Routine Follow-up MRI? American Journal of Neuroradiology. 2019; 40(9):1476-1480. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31439627/)

47- Sadigh G, Duszak R Jr, Macura K, Rosenkrantz A. Gender Differences in Modality Interpretation Among Radiologists: An Exploratory Study of Occupational Horizental Segregation. Academic Radiology. 2020;27(5):710-714. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31281081/)

48- Sadigh G, Gallagher K, Obenchain J, Benson A, Mitchell E, Sengupta S, Carlos R. Pilot Feasibility Study of an Oncology Financial Navigation Program in Brain Cancer. Journal of American College of Radiology . 2019; 16(10):1420-1424. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31585660/)

49- Dabrowiecki A, Sadigh G, Duszak R. Chest Radiograph Reporting: Public Preferences and Perceptions. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2020;17(10):1259-1268. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32413350/)

50- Tewkesbury G, Carlos R, Duszak R, Krupinski E, Swithcenko J, Meltzer C, Lava N, Sadigh G. Perceptions and Experiences of Multiple Sclerosis Patient Regarding Out-of-Pocket Costs of Care Discussion. Mutlipe Sclerosis and related disorders. 2020 Oct; 45:102344. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32622297/)

51- Carlos RC, Lowry KP, Sadigh G. The Coronovirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Patient-Centered Model of Systemic Shock and Cancer Care Adherence. Journal of American College of Radiology 2020; 17(7);927-930. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32631494/)

52- Elchoufi D, Duszak R, Balthazer P, Hanna T, Sadigh G. Increasing Emergency Department Utilization of Brain Imaging in Patients With Primary Brain Cancer. Emergency Radiology. 2021;28(2):223-231.( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32803458/)

53- Sadigh G, Lava N, Switchenko J, Duszak R, Krupinski E, Meltzer C, Hughes D, Carlos C. Patient reported Financial Toxicity in Multiple Sclerosis: Predictors and Association with Neuroimaging and Medication Non-Adherence. Multiple Sclerosis. 2021; 27(3): 454-464. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32808562/)

54- Yang K, Duszak R, Allen J, Hu R, Sadigh G. Longitudinal analysis of neuro-diagnostic testing utilization in Emergency Department patients presenting with Epilepsy or Seizure. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2021; 18 (3 Pt A): 344-353. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32827471/)

55- Kadom N, Tamasi S, Vay B, Safar N, Applegate K, Sadigh G, Bettermann EL, Balthazar P, Krupinski E, Duszak Jr R, Heilbrun M. Info-RADS: Adding a Message for Patients in Radiology Reports. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2021; 18 (1 Pt A):128-132. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33068534/)

56- Trofimova A, Duszak R, Kadom N, Sadigh G. Increasing and Disparate Use of Neuroimaging for Adults and Children with Non-traumatic Headaches in the US Emergency Departments: Opportunities for Improvement. Headache. 2021; 61(1): 179-189. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33316103/)

57- Park C, Thongkham D, Sadigh G, Saindane A, Chu R, Bakhshi R, Allen JW, Hu R. Detection of Cortical and Deep Gray Matter Lesions in Multiple Sclerosis Using DIR and FLAIR at 3T. Journal of Neuroimaging. 2021;31(2): 408-414. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33351983/)

58- Manik R, Duszak R, Hu R, Allen J, Sadigh G. Brain Imaging in Patients with Dementia Visiting US Emergency Departments. American Journal of Roentgenolology. 2021; 216(5): 1378-1386. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33729880/)


59- Meda K, Wagstaff W, Sadigh G, Tamasi S, Kadom N. What People Tweet about Imaging Costs. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. 2022;51(1):51-55. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33745768/)

60- Sadigh G, Gray R, Sparano J, Yanez B, Garcia S, Timsina LR, Sledge GW, Cella D, Wagner L, Carlos R. Breast Cancer Patients’ Insurance Status and Residence Zip Code Correlates with Early Discontinuation of Endocrine Therapy: Analysis of ECOG-ACRIN TAILORx Trial. Cancer. 2021;127(14):2545-2552. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33793979/)

61- Sadigh G, Carlos C. Price Transparency in Radiology: Challenges and Opportunities to Improve. AJR American Journal of Roentgenology. 2021;217(5):1243-1244. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34009001/)

62- Sadigh G, Switchenko J, Lava N, Duszak R, Krupinski E, Meltzer C, Carlos C. Longitudinal Changes of Financial Hardship in Multiple Sclerosis Patients. Multiple Sclerosis and related disorders. 2021;53:103037. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34077829/)

63- Yanez B, Gray R, Sparano J, Carlos RC, Sadigh G, Garcia S, Gareen IF, Whelan TJ, Sledge GW, Cella D, Wagner L. Association of Modifiable Risk Factors with Early Discontinouation of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy. A Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncology. 2021; 7(8):1-7. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34137783/)

64- Manik R, Sadigh G. Diversity and Inclusion in Radiology: A Necessity for Improving the Field. British Journal of Radiology. 2021;94(1126):20210407. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34233496 )

65- Sadigh G, Switchenko J, Elchoufi D, Meisel J, Bilen M, Lawson D, El-Rayes B, Carlos R. Correlates of Financial Toxicity in Adult Cancer Patients and their Informal Caregivers. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2022;30(1):217-225. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34255179/)

66- Doyle S, Duszak Jr. R, Heilbrun M, Saindane A, Sadigh G. Secondary Interpretations of Diagnostic Imaging Examinations: Patient Liabilities and Out-of-Pocket Costs. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2021;18(11):1547-1555. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34293329/)

67- Min TL, Xu L, Choi JD, Hu R, Allen JW, Reeves C, Hsu D, Duszak R Jr, Switchenko J, Sadigh G. COVID-19 Pandemic-Associated Changes in the Acuity of Brain MRI Findings: A Secondary Analysis of Reports Using Natural Language Processing. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. 2021 Dec 2:S0363-0188(21)00189-4. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34955284/)

68- Sadigh G, Charkhchi P, Fendrick AM, Gomez Hassan D, Hatfield A, Carlos C. Financial Burden of Advanced Imaging in Radiology (FAIR study). Journal of American College of Radiology. 2022 Jan 17:S1546-1440(21)01025-5. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35051412/)

69- Manik R, Carlos RC, Duszak Jr. R, Sadigh G. Costs vs. Quality in imaging examinations Decisions. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2022 Feb 3;S1546-1440(22)00007-2.
(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35122720/)

70- Sadigh G, Gray R, Sparano J, Yanez B, Garcia S, Timsina L, Obeng-Gyasi S, Gareen I, Sledge G, Whelan T, Cella D, Wagner L, Carlos R. Assessment of Racial Disparity in Survival Outcomes For Early Hormone-Receptor Positive Breast Cancer After Adjusting for Insurance Status and Neighborhood Deprivation: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncology. 2022 Feb 17. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35175284/)

71- Lin R, Duszak R Jr., Carlos RC, Sadigh G. Relationship between Hospital Compliance with Medicare’s Price Transparency Rule, Proposed Cash Prices, and Consumer Ratings for MRI Lumbar Spine. Journal of American College of Radiology. 2022 Feb 14;S1546-1440(22)00112-0. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35189123/)

72- Heller RE 3rd, Sadigh G, Rao V, Anzai Y, Moriarty AK. Current Controversies in Radiology on Cost, Reimbursement and Price Transparency: AJR Expert Panel Narrative Revew. 2022 March 2. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35234482/)

73- Sadigh G, Coleman D, Lava N, Switchenko J, Vargas D, Duszak Jr. R, Carlos RC. Patient-specific Out-of-Pocket Cost Communication and Remote Financial Navigation in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study. Multiple Sclerosis and related disorders. 2022. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35429820/)

74- Sadigh G, Goeckner HG, Kazerooni E, Johnson BE, Smith RA, Adams DV, Carlos RC. State Legislative Trends Related to Biomarker Testing. Cancer. 2022. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35607821/)

75- Sadigh G, Coleman D, Swtichenko JM, Hopkins JO, Carlos RC. Treatment out-of-pocket cost communication and remote financial navigation in patients with cancer: a feasibility study. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2022. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35796885/)

76- Sadigh G, Baradaran H, Weinberg B. Upward Utilization Rates of Neuroimaging in Ischemic Stroke in the Last Two Decades: Improving Patients’ Outcomes or Increasing Healthcare Cost? Journal of American College of Radiology. 2022. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35922020/)
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