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.

GE HealthCare recalls certain CT systems due to 'security vulnerability'
In late March, GE issued Urgent Medical Device Correction notices to customers believed to be affected by the software issue.
AI use in MRI-based prostate cancer screening remains limited
New findings question the use of artificial intelligence in these settings due to numerous shortcomings, including issues with overdetection and low specificity.
New ultrasound needle could significantly improve tissue yield during biopsies
Vibrating at up to 30,000 times per second, the sonographic device helps tissue to detach more easily without inflicting a large puncture wound to collect an adequate amount of tissue.
Large language models offer potential for helping appeal denied radiology claims
Although large language models produce appeals letters that are generally deemed useful by readers, they likely still require a babysitter, according to a new analysis.
Hospital's poor radiation safety protocols led to cancer 'cluster' among staff, rad tech claims
The technologist, who was diagnosed with aggressive lymphoma in 2023, says she previously took her concerns to leadership, but her claims were not taken seriously.

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GE HealthCare recalls certain CT systems due to 'security vulnerability'

In late March, GE issued Urgent Medical Device Correction notices to customers believed to be affected by the software issue.

AI use in MRI-based prostate cancer screening remains limited

New findings question the use of artificial intelligence in these settings due to numerous shortcomings, including issues with overdetection and low specificity.

New ultrasound needle yielded more substantial tissue samples

New ultrasound needle could significantly improve tissue yield during biopsies

Vibrating at up to 30,000 times per second, the sonographic device helps tissue to detach more easily without inflicting a large puncture wound to collect an adequate amount of tissue.

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Large language models offer potential for helping appeal denied radiology claims

Although large language models produce appeals letters that are generally deemed useful by readers, they likely still require a babysitter, according to a new analysis.

Hospital's poor radiation safety protocols led to cancer 'cluster' among staff, rad tech claims

The technologist, who was diagnosed with aggressive lymphoma in 2023, says she previously took her concerns to leadership, but her claims were not taken seriously.

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Second phase of trial testing GE HealthCare's GBCA alternative gets underway

The imaging agent was recently granted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Fast Track designation, as early clinical testing has been promising.

'Sterility failures' prompt FDA to threaten radiopharmaceutical producer with disciplinary action

Multiple issues that could raise the risk of product contamination were discovered during an inspection, according to an FDA warning letter.

Tourists more likely to undergo unnecessary imaging in the ED

“From an operational perspective, these findings have implications for staffing and resource planning in emergency radiology departments serving high-tourism regions."