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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Radiologists must fight ‘disturbing’ efforts to limit positive oral contrast use in CT

The University of Wisconsin’s Perry Pickhardt, MD, made his pitch in a new analysis, published Jan. 8 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. 

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Patient sues radiology practice, seeking class action status after mammography suspension

She wants a refund following an FDA review, which determined that some imaging tests did not meet federal quality standards. 

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The 4 most common reasons for imaging ‘callbacks’ in radiology

“Callbacks frustrate patients and erode trust between radiologists, patients, families and referring providers,” Michigan Medicine experts wrote. 

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95 hospitals ordered to install modern imaging technology, train staff

At least three institutions have also been banned from providing imaging services due to defective equipment. 

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Radiologist scores $300K grant to develop dual-imaging modality for ovarian cancer treatment

Radiologist Vikas Kundra, MD, is teaming up with UC Riverside bioengineer Bahman Anvari on the investigation, with plans to begin testing the imaging method on mice.

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New protocol helps breast cancer patients avoid unnecessary surgery

“This would be a major step toward improving quality of life for patients with breast cancer," said lead investigator Henry Kuerer, MD, PhD. 

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New guidelines aim to address ‘significant variation’ in skin cancer care

A task force developed the recommendations using feedback from several experts and best practices gathered from more than 100 studies. 

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ACR scores $341K grant to help close the loop on cancer diagnosis

Funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation will assist the college in developing a measure to ensure that cancer patients aren’t slipping through the cracks. 

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