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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PET improves patient selection for radionuclide therapy

Researchers have found that gallium-68 (Ga-68) dotatate PET/CT is a more effective tool for finding candidates for peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) than traditional methods, sharing their findings in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 

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Screening mammography for men yields high cancer detection rate

Screening mammography can provide significant value for men at a high risk of developing breast cancer, according to new research published in Radiology.

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Q&A: Stephen D. Brown on the prospect of radiologists disclosing errors to patients

As health systems and medical societies continue to emphasize value-based care, the day may come when radiologists are expected to disclose medical errors and even apologize directly to patients.

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How to reduce radiation exposure to the breast during CT scans

Organ-effective modulation (OEM) can reduce radiation exposure to the breast by more than 12% without affecting image quality, according to new findings published in the European Journal of Radiology. The study specifically focused on how OEM can impact care for Asian patients.

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CEDM could limit breast biopsies for low-risk lesions

Contrast-enhanced digital mammography (CEDM) could make a significant impact on the diagnosis of breast lesions assigned a BI-RADS category of 4A or 4B, according to new research published in Academic Radiology.

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Imaging utilization continues to rise—should that be viewed as a negative?

Imaging utilization continues to rise among adult patients, according to a new analysis of more than 135 million examinations. The findings, published in JAMA, come after physician groups have fought to curb utilization in the last several years.

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Researchers track the costs, contributions of radiology residents

Patient care delivered by diagnostic radiology residents is associated with higher costs and slower turnaround times, according to new findings published in Academic Radiology. However, residents can still make a positive impact by providing “correct and comprehensive” reports and timely after-hours care.

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Self-compression during mammograms reduces patient anxiety

Self-compression during screening mammograms improves the overall patient experience, according to a new study published in the Journal of Breast Imaging. Could this help keep women up to date with their recommended screening schedule?  

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