Why Pricing Requires an In-Person Visit

Life Imaging doesn’t provide pricing over the phone because the cost of a screening depends on several personal factors that can only be reviewed accurately during a brief in-person interview. Many patients qualify for research-based programs that reduce the cost of their screening dramatically, often far more than they expect and the team needs a few minutes face-to-face to determine which program fits your health profile, family history, and what areas of your body you want scanned.

The goal is to match you with the highest level of savings available, and that requires understanding your situation in more detail than a phone call allows.

Why the Interview Matters

During your visit, a patient advocate reviews three main areas:

What you want scanned

Some people are looking for a heart scan only, while others want chest, lung, or full-body imaging. Each option has different costs and different research-based savings attached to it.

Your family health history

If you have a history of heart disease, cancer, aneurysms, or other hereditary risks, certain programs may apply to you that would not apply to someone else.

Any major health events in the last five years

Things like previous imaging, new symptoms, lifestyle changes, and personal risk factors all influence which program is the best match.

Because these factors vary from person to person, a single “phone quote” would be inaccurate for most callers. The in-person review ensures you don’t miss out on savings that apply specifically to your profile.

How Research Programs Can Reduce Costs

Life Imaging’s preventive research programs are designed to encourage early detection. When patients qualify, these programs often bring the cost of screening down by a significant amount—sometimes up to 80% less than what a hospital would typically charge for comparable imaging.

This is why pricing is not discussed until the advocate understands your background. Their goal is to make sure you receive the most cost-effective option available.

Why This Approach Works Better Than Phone Quotes

Phone pricing often leads to misunderstandings or inaccurate expectations. In person, the team can show you exactly what the scan includes, explain which program applies to you, and give you a precise, personalized cost breakdown without guesswork.

You are never required to purchase anything during your visit; the interview simply ensures that if savings are available, you receive them.

A Helpful Closing Thought

You can’t get a quote over the phone because pricing at Life Imaging is based on matching you with the best research-backed program for your specific health needs. The brief in-person interview ensures accuracy, transparency, and the highest possible savings something a phone call simply can’t provide.

What Does the American Cancer Society Say About Preventive Screening?

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), preventive screening is one of the most effective ways to reduce deaths from serious diseases—especially cancers that often develop quietly. Their guidelines emphasize that early screening helps detect abnormalities long before symptoms appear, giving patients access to earlier, more successful treatment options.

The ACS notes several key benefits of preventive screening:

• It finds disease at earlier, more treatable stages
  
  
• It lowers the chances of late detection and severe complications
  
  
• It guides timely follow-up care based on objective imaging results
  
  
• It helps people with risk factors take proactive steps instead of waiting for symptoms
  
  
• It improves long-term survival outcomes across several cancer types
  
  

This aligns with why early detection centers place so much focus on preventive imaging—because catching problems early can meaningfully change the trajectory of someone’s life.

For more details, visit the American Cancer Society:
https://www.cancer.org/health-care-professionals/american-cancer-society-prevention-early-detection-guidelines/lung-cancer-screening-guidelines.html