Two radiology departments have deployed automated tracking systems: one solves the critical results reporting problem and the other takes on management of unexpected findings

Paul J. Chang, MD, medical director of enterprise imaging at the University of Chicago, began his presentation Monday morning at RSNA 2016 by saying his goal was to upset “everyone in the room” with his opinions on quality and IT. He said this with a smile, of course, but he did go on to speak about quality in different terms than radiologists are used to hearing. 

Amid change, errors are inevitable. David Larson, associate professor of radiology at Stanford University and member of the RSNA Quality Committee, spoke Nov. 29 at RSNA 2016 on “Common Mistakes in Performance Improvement and How to Avoid Them."

Radiologists have had an enormous impact on the field of medicine over the last 30 years. In order to maintain that influence, radiologist must focus on providing value-based care. 

“Everyone has said we’ve got to tackle this one way or another,” said Giles W.L. Boland, MD, head of the department of radiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “Right now the zeitgeist is looking for better value, but we need to determine that from the patient’s perspective—not ours.”

Radiology departments may benefit from scrutinizing their protocol when transferring trauma patients, according to a Sunday morning session at RSNA 2016.

RSNA President Richard Baron, MD, delivered the RSNA 16 opening address to a packed Arie Crown Theater, kicking off a week of radiological education in Chicago.

Radiation oncology can use non-technological advances within patient-centered care and shared decision making to support “high quality, high value” care while also enhancing and changing clinical trials on cancer treatments, according to a study published in the Journal of American College of Radiology.