Scott W. Atlas
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Research Interests
Dr. Atlas has authored more than 100 scientific publications in leading journals. His research has centered on advanced applications of new MRI technologies in neurologic diseases. He has lectured throughout the world on a variety of topics, most notably advances in MRI of the brain, and the key economic issues related to the future of such technology-based advances.
Dr. Atlas's research interests as a Senior Fellow at Hoover center on issues pertaining to public policy in health care. He is investigating the role of government in the emerging era of consumerism in health care, both within the United States and globally. His work includes investigations into the effects of the changing health care marketplace on technology-based innovations in medicine. At the Freeman-Spogli Institute for International Studies, he has particular interests in the evolving health care system of emerging economies, and has a recent Fulbright award to collaborate with academic leaders in China on structuring health care solutions for China. Dr. Atlas is also participating with leaders from government and academia on the World Bank’s Commission on Growth and Development.
Dr. Atlas's research interests as a Senior Fellow at Hoover center on issues pertaining to public policy in health care. He is investigating the role of government in the emerging era of consumerism in health care, both within the United States and globally. His work includes investigations into the effects of the changing health care marketplace on technology-based innovations in medicine. At the Freeman-Spogli Institute for International Studies, he has particular interests in the evolving health care system of emerging economies, and has a recent Fulbright award to collaborate with academic leaders in China on structuring health care solutions for China. Dr. Atlas is also participating with leaders from government and academia on the World Bank’s Commission on Growth and Development.
Publications
- Atlas SW, "Embracing subspecialization: the key to the survival of radiology." J Am Coll Radiol 2007; 4: 11: 752-3 More »
- Langer-Gould A, Atlas SW, Green AJ, Bollen AW, Pelletier D "Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in a patient treated with natalizumab." N Engl J Med 2005; 353: 4: 375-81 More »
- Illes J, Kann D, Karetsky K, Letourneau P, Raffin TA, Schraedley-Desmond P, Koenig BA, Atlas SW "Advertising, patient decision making, and self-referral for computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging." Arch Intern Med 2004 Dec 13-27; 164: 22: 2415-9 More »
- Illes J, Rosen AC, Huang L, Goldstein RA, Raffin TA, Swan G, Atlas SW "Ethical consideration of incidental findings on adult brain MRI in research." Neurology 2004; 62: 6: 888-90 More »
- Illes J, Kirschen MP, Karetsky K, Kelly M, Saha A, Desmond JE, Raffin TA, Glover GH, Atlas SW "Discovery and disclosure of incidental findings in neuroimaging research." J Magn Reson Imaging 2004; 20: 5: 743-7 More »
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