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.

Do non-physician providers request contrast-enhanced imaging more often?

The growing presence of non-physician practitioners has created an increased demand for contrast-enhanced imaging, according to new data.

January 17, 2023
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Simulations help 'accelerate the TEE learning curve' for cardiology trainees

Simulation-based training can help cardiology fellows improve their TTE abilities, even when instructors or equipment are in short supply. 

January 11, 2023
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Radiologist- and technologist-related errors to blame for most musculoskeletal MRI recalls

These errors are frequently due to a breakdown in communication between radiologists, technologists and referring providers, either before or during exams, according to a new analysis of more nearly 63,000 musculoskeletal MRI exams.

December 20, 2022
An example of a lung cancer found using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT). Image courtesy of RSNA

Woman dies of lung cancer after radiologist fails to recommend follow-up for ‘large’ abnormality

According to reports, the respiratory physician who treated the patient following her lung cancer diagnosis described her death as “totally avoidable."

December 12, 2022

Can scatter correction software replace physical grids?

The clinical application of scatter correction software is limited by numerous factors, according to a new analysis.

November 23, 2022
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Intermittent fluoro method reduces radiation dose during image-guided biopsy

And the method does not come at the expense of diagnostic yield, an uptick in adverse events or increased procedure times.

November 11, 2022
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Reducing errors: How structured feedback between radiologists and referrers improves patient care

Structured communication feedback systems between radiologists and intensive care unit physicians can significantly reduce instances of adverse events. 

November 9, 2022
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Has electronic cropping in digital radiography resulted in the death of collimation?

While electronically cropping an image may seem like a harmless act, the habit is not without unintended consequences, the authors of a new paper recently explained.

November 8, 2022

Around the web

Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

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