Quality

The focus of quality improvement in healthcare is to bolster performance and processes related to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Leaders in this space also ensure the proper selection of imaging exams and procedures, and monitor the safety of services, among other duties. Reimbursement programs such as the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) utilize financial incentives to improve quality. This also includes setting and maintaining care quality initiatives, such as the requirements set by the Joint Commission.

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Updates announced for ACR Appropriateness Criteria

The American College of Radiology (ACR) announced this week that it has released numerous updates to its ACR Appropriateness Criteria guidelines. 

5 ways to combat the sedentary nature of radiology and improve your health

Radiologists spend a significant portion of their workday sitting down, exposing them to health risks such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. According to a new analysis published by the American Journal of Roentgenology, even individuals who are active outside of work are at risk of being affected negatively by radiology’s sedentary nature. 

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Time to take a hard swing at the ‘wall of silence’ surrounding medical error

In early May, a Johns Hopkins study showed medical error to be the third leading cause of death in the country. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's response was not just candid but courageous.

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4 recommendations for improving the use of QI methodologies in radiology

The Lean and Six Sigma quality improvement (QI) methodologies are useful, but according to the Journal of the American College of Radiology, more high-quality studies are needed for radiology departments to get the most benefit out of using them. 

Intersocietal Accreditation Commission launches new QI tool

The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) announced this week the launch of its IAC Self-Assessment Tool, which helps facilities meet quality measures required by the IAC’s various diagnostic imaging accreditation programs. 

How DBT is impacting BI-RADS assessments: 4 key takeaways

Over time, the addition of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has been found to have a significant impact on a case’s Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) final assessment, according to a recent study published in Radiology.

Hitachi Medical Systems America Announces Unique All-Inclusive Program for Scenaria SE 64/128 CT

Cleveland, Ohio (May 2, 2016) – Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging equipment announces its All-Inclusive Service and Support Program for its Premium Performance Scenaria SE 64/128-slice CT. Hitachi’s All-Inclusive program provides Hitachi’s latest Premium 128-slice CT equipment with 5 years All-Inclusive Support, providing an excellent value that addresses key economic challenges imposed by today’s value-based healthcare environment.

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Healthcare metrics just got a little easier to understand

Health systems have been faced with trying to make sense of thousands of different healthcare metrics, but according to a recent article published by the Journal of the American College of Radiology, a recent compromise has helped cut down on a lot of that confusion. 

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Nearly $800,000 settlement offered to family of man who died during MRI exam

The patient, who was being cared for in the ICU, was not accompanied or monitored by nursing staff during his exam, despite being sedated.

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.