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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PI-RADSv2 compliance improves after input from director of prostate imaging

Selecting a staff member to serve as a director of prostate imaging can improve compliance with technical standards and lead to better overall patient care, according to findings published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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Do faster radiologists make more mistakes?

What is the relationship between a radiologist’s interpretation speed and his or her diagnostic accuracy?

Unenhanced CT provides value for older patients with acute abdominal pain

Unenhanced CT is effective for treating older patients presenting in the emergency department (ED) with acute abdominal pain (AAP), according to new findings published in Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging.

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Revised mammography recall letter makes big impact on patient care

Revising the text of a mammography recall lay letter so that it is easier to comprehend can lead to better overall patient care, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

A radiologist’s guide to minimizing the risk of medical malpractice claims

Mistakes are inevitable in radiology, and even the most careful specialists face the very real risk of being implicated in a medical malpractice claim.

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Same-day biopsy program can address disparities among breast cancer patients

Implementing a same-day biopsy program can help providers address ongoing disparities in patient care, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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Higher radiologist reading volumes equal better digital mammography interpretations

A study published in Radiology reveals that radiologists’ annual and cumulative reading volumes raise the quality of their performance when interpreting digital mammography images. 

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Radiologists provide added value when working with radiation oncologists

Dedicated discussions between diagnostic radiologists and radiation oncologists provide significant value when treating thoracic oncology patients, according to a new study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.