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.

'Revolutionary' mobile imaging pilot program excels at preventing unnecessary ED visits
A pilot project involving portable imaging in patients’ homes following injuries has been a game changer for one community.
Low-value X-ray imaging for facial trauma still prevalent, despite CT’s superiority
Persistent utilization of these unnecessary scans represents more than just a lack of awareness about clinical guidelines, experts charge.
Timing is critical when using ultrasound for pediatric UTI cases
New findings suggest the timing of ultrasound in pediatric UTI cases is critical to ensure accurate diagnoses.
Blue ribbon panel of experts shares advice on improving fluoroscopy safety: 5 takeaways
The American College of Radiology recently brought together thought leaders from 32 different organizations to come up with ways to standardize care when using this popular imaging system.
Medicare testing new breast cancer screening cost measure
The federal payment program and its third-party partner, Acumen LLC, are now sending surveys to imaging groups that administered 10 or more screening mammograms in 2024.

'Revolutionary' mobile imaging pilot program excels at preventing unnecessary ED visits

A pilot project involving portable imaging in patients’ homes following injuries has been a game changer for one community.

Low-value X-ray imaging for facial trauma still prevalent, despite CT’s superiority

Persistent utilization of these unnecessary scans represents more than just a lack of awareness about clinical guidelines, experts charge.

Timing is critical when using ultrasound for pediatric UTI cases

New findings suggest the timing of ultrasound in pediatric UTI cases is critical to ensure accurate diagnoses.

Blue ribbon panel of experts shares advice on improving fluoroscopy safety: 5 takeaways

The American College of Radiology recently brought together thought leaders from 32 different organizations to come up with ways to standardize care when using this popular imaging system.

Medicare testing new breast cancer screening cost measure

The federal payment program and its third-party partner, Acumen LLC, are now sending surveys to imaging groups that administered 10 or more screening mammograms in 2024.

artificial intelligence in radiology medical imaging interpretation

Combining structured reporting with AI drastically reduces turnaround times

Both structured reporting and AI support have been touted as promising solutions for streamlining workflows while also making radiologists' results more consistent.

Photon-counting CT scans best conventional CTs for lung cancer follow-up

Photon-counting CT offers numerous benefits in lung cancer imaging

Compared to conventional contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography, photon-counting CT exams can reduce patients' effective radiation dose by more than 66%.

Less than 25% of radiology-related NIH grants have been awarded to female researchers

New findings highlight the lingering issue of gender inequity in the field, the effects of which extend well beyond career growth for women.