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Thick Friday rush hour traffic in Olympia had Norma Campbell Branson at a dead stop in the far left lane of I-5. The next thing she knew, her car was hit from behind. The instant neck pain she felt turned out to be three herniated discs. When the doctor ordered an MRI, Norma cringed.<\/p>\n

As a claustrophobic, Norma knew a traditional MRI wasn\u2019t going to work so she went searching for an alternative. \u201cI found RAYUS through a Google search,\u201d she explained. RAYUS Radiology\u2019s Renton location offers Washington State\u2019s only Open Upright MRI. It wasn\u2019t the place her doctor had recommended, but since the Open Upright isn\u2019t enclosed, Norma figured it was her only chance at getting through the scan her doctor needed so she made an appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Doctor\u2019s Orders or Just a Recommendation?<\/h3>\n
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\u201cNot everyone realizes they can make the call about where they go for an MRI,\u201d says Kim Suggett, RAYUS\u2019s Director of Operations for the Puget Sound area. \u201cI think patients don\u2019t realize that they absolutely do have a choice<\/a> and their experience will vary based on where they go.\u201d Many doctors refer patients to a hospital for an MRI, a referral that is sometimes based on the doctor\u2019s relationship or affiliation with the hospital. But by choosing an outpatient imaging center, you can save money.<\/p>\n

Kim says patients are often surprised that, on average, RAYUS\u2019s costs are 30-50% less than hospital-based providers. Outpatient centers also come with the convenience of free parking, early morning, late evening, and weekend appointments. \u201cAnd you\u2019re working with a scheduled appointment rather than a hospital situation where you might get bumped by patients with more urgent needs,\u201d Kim explains.<\/p>\n

Pain in both knees brought Rodney Dunlap in for an MRI. He didn\u2019t have to defy his doctor\u2019s orders. Rodney\u2019s physician suggested he get his scans done at RAYUS\u2019s Federal Way location. This wasn\u2019t Rodney\u2019s first MRI, but it was his first time at an outpatient center. \u201cI never knew these types of places existed,\u201d Rodney admitted. \u201cI took MRIs and X-rays in hospitals and it seems like it\u2019s a longer process to get in and do it unless it\u2019s a real emergency.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Be an Educated Patient<\/h3>\n
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When it comes to your health, it can pay off to get more involved in your care choices. Abi Roberts, an Insurance Specialist for RAYUS, says some patients are really educated while others don\u2019t know they have options. Following these three steps can help you take control of your care:<\/p>\n

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  1. Ask Questions<\/li>\n
  2. Research Your Options<\/li>\n
  3. Compare Factors like Cost & Convenience<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Simply knowing that you don\u2019t have to follow your doctor\u2019s recommendation is an important first step. \u201cIf I were personally a patient,\u201d says Abi, \u201cAnd my doctor just one-off refers me to get an MRI and they just send me to the hospital, you would hope you would think of RAYUS because we\u2019re able to provide that personalized service and a cost-effective exam.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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