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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Infinx, Canopy Partners working together to fix ICD-10 coding issues

Infinx announced this week that it is collaborating with Canopy Partners to assist the radiology market with handling ICD-10 coding issues. 

Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute presents new coding system for data

A new resource developed by the American College of Radiology’s Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute allows researchers to organize medical imaging data from claim databases into numerous categories. 

Professor examines importance of a safety plan

A recent editorial on the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) website examined why all radiology clinics and departments should establish and maintain a safety plan. 

New R-SCAN website supports radiologists transitioning to value-based payment models

The new Radiology Support, Communication and Alignment Network (R-SCAN) website supports radiologists as they make the transition to value-based payment models. 

Among critical access hospitals, big spending and network affiliation determine advanced imaging access

All critical access hospitals provide basic imaging services, but not all of them provide more advanced services such as MRI, CT, ultrasound, or mammography.

vRad Reaches Milestone: Deep Learning Algorithm Successfully Identifies Potential Intracranial Hemorrhaging; Operational Implementation Pending Regulatory Approval

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—(December 8, 2015) vRad (Virtual Radiologic), an affiliate of MEDNAX, Inc. (NYSE: MD) and the leading national teleradiology services and telemedicine company, has successfully reached a critical milestone outlined as part of its commitment to the growing branch of artificial intelligence known as “Deep Learning” announced in June 2015.

National Decision Support Company, Cerner make deal for ACR Select access

National Decision Support Company (NDSC) announced this week that a new exclusive agreement with Cerner Corporation allows clients to contract for ACR Select, the digital version of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Appropriateness Criteria, directly from within its Cerner Millennium EMR.  

Study: HIE reduces costs associated with repeat imaging

Electronically sharing patient information can reduce costs associated with repeat imaging, according to a study published in December’s special issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. 

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