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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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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Buying and Selling: A 300-foot High Overview

Whether you are considering buying or selling a radiology practice (or an imaging center), business continues to be brisk.

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The Path to Patient-Centered Radiology

The specialty is on multiple tracks to implementing patient-centered care in radiology

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Outcomes Metrics: The Ultimate Quest for Quality in Radiology

Radiological and patient outcomes are under review as the specialty strives to define, demonstrate and measure its value in patient care

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To Err at the Outset

The diagnostic process receives well-deserved attention from the Institute of Medicine

ACR Assist will be on display at RSNA 2015

The American College of Radiology (ACR)’s ACR Assist will be demonstrated by healthcare companies such as Cerner, Epic, and Nuance at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2015 Annual Meeting in Chicago. 

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FDA-cleared software increases throughput for flurpiridaz back-to-back rest-stress imaging

The new F-18 flurpiridaz radiotracer is expected to help drive cardiac PET growth, but it requires waiting between rest and stress scans. Software from MultiFunctional Imaging can help care teams combat that problem.

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American College of Radiology announces significant expansion of Lung Cancer Screening Registry

The ACR hopes these changes, including the addition of diagnostic performance feedback, will help reduce the number of patients with incidental nodules lost to follow-up each year.