Sometimes there are costs associated with acquiring medical records, radiographic imaging, or pathologic slides/blocks for patients. Who pays for this?
The costs of duplicating medical records and radiographic imaging studies are incurred by the preparer of the case submission. Most often, radiographic imaging and pathologic slides/blocks are borrowed with the understanding that they will be returned following the review. If after initial review OCCAM determines that a particular case is very important to the successful completion of your case series, then we will offer to try to assist you in obtaining the documentation.
