Fees on MRI, CT scans to be reduced from May

Medical fee for MRI, CT or PET cans will be lowered from May as part of efforts to discourage hospitals or clinics from resorting to ordering more tests, even when they’re not necessary, it was learned Monday.

“Most patients who end up in larger hospitals after receiving diagnoses from smaller clinics are required to retake tests or scans. Some are medically necessary but most are sheer wast...