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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Value-based care nothing new for women’s imaging

The move toward value-based care is one of radiology’s most talked-about topics, but according to a recent editorial in the American Journal of Roentgenology, it’s just another day in the office for women’s imaging.  

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4 essential things radiologists should know about physics in medical imaging

Ehsan Samei, PhD, Duke Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Duke University Medical Center, tackled this subject in a web-exclusive commentary for the American Journal of Roentgenology. Samei explained that understanding physics in imaging is “of crucial importance,” but trainees are being expected to know more and more as the industry continues to evolve.

ACR 2016: Influential patient advocate to deliver annual Moreton Lecture

The American College of Radiology (ACR) announced this week that patient advocate Andy DeLaO is scheduled to deliver the Moreton Lecture at ACR 2016 in Washington, D.C. DeLaO—also known online as @CancerGeek—is expected to discuss ways physicians can add value to a patient’s medical experience. 

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.

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