Release Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Radiation dose has become a key consideration for providers amid pressures from all sides. While the industry waits for a standardized way to compare dose, perception is reality. When it comes to which CT manufacturer truly is best at dose optimization, providers have revealed that Siemens and GE are seen as the low-dose imaging leaders in the industry. Though all vendors offer technology geared toward lower dose, Siemens and GE have had the most success with marketing their efforts and living up to expectations. While it is important, dose is not the be-all and end-all; price, technological innovation, and relationship are key factors driving buying decisions.