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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5 questions about teaching radiology residents about professionalism

Radiology residents are expected to be professional, but teaching a concept as abstract as professionalism can prove difficult for educators. The so-called “non-interpretative skill” can allow for different interpretations, discrepancies in curriculum and difficulties in assessing progress.

99% of patients think colorectal cancer screening is a good idea—but rates remain low

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., but screening rates for the disease continue to be lower than those for both breast and cervical cancers, Courtney C. Moreno, MD, and colleagues at the Emory University School of Medicine reported this month. Colorectal cancer was projected to cause at least 50,000 deaths in the U.S. alone last year, but screening rates top out at 62.4 percent.

Radiologist recycles imaging scans as art

Philadelphia-based radiologist Susan Summerton, MD, isn’t just looking for diagnostic clues when she reviews an MRI scan—she’s looking for art.

Researchers find 'magic angle' for CT pacemaker imaging

A lead-tip angle of 70 degrees has been established as CT pacemaker imaging’s “magic angle,” according to research published in Academic Radiology this month.

Irish radiologist allegedly misses at least 10 serious cancer diagnoses

Ten patients were misdiagnosed and hundreds more called for repeat imaging after an Irish radiologist allegedly missed a handful of serious cancer diagnoses between March 2016 and July 2017, the Irish Times reported Friday.

4 key takeaways from a systematic review of fatigue in radiology

Fatigue is a real issue in radiology and affects diagnostic accuracy, according to a new systematic review of the subject published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Imaging explains the link between alcohol, aggression

Researchers have unlocked the puzzle behind why alcohol triggers aggression, thanks to MRI, the Telegraph reported this week.

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1 in 5 patients lack information before undergoing imaging exams

Radiologists have embraced patient-centered care with open arms in recent years, but a lot of the focus has gone toward explaining imaging results. So what about communicating information to patients before the exam? According to a new study published in Radiology, patients are often left with unanswered questions going into imaging exams.

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