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.

Some PET exams may be overutilized in oncology
In 2020 alone, there were more than 2 million 18F-FDG PET/CT scans conducted in the United States.
American College of Radiology updates imaging appropriateness criteria with 13 new topics
Its latest update covers scenarios such as abdominal or chest pain in a pediatric patient, chronic pancreatis, and imaging after a liver transplant.
Less than 30% of FDA-authorized radiology AI devices have undergone clinical testing
A new research paper details the path to approval for nearly 1,000 AI/ML algorithms, highlighting significant gaps in testing.
Hospital alerts dozens after failure to relay imaging results turns deadly
Health officials launched a review of over 21,000 imaging exams after determining that numerous patients had pertinent findings fly under the radar for months.
'Breakthrough' MRI contrast design could make GBCAs safer, more effective
Researchers are hopeful their new approach to developing MRI contrast will "pave the way for safer, smarter imaging in clinical diagnostics."

Some PET exams may be overutilized in oncology

In 2020 alone, there were more than 2 million 18F-FDG PET/CT scans conducted in the United States.

American College of Radiology updates imaging appropriateness criteria with 13 new topics

Its latest update covers scenarios such as abdominal or chest pain in a pediatric patient, chronic pancreatis, and imaging after a liver transplant.

Less than 30% of FDA-authorized radiology AI devices have undergone clinical testing

A new research paper details the path to approval for nearly 1,000 AI/ML algorithms, highlighting significant gaps in testing.

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Hospital alerts dozens after failure to relay imaging results turns deadly

Health officials launched a review of over 21,000 imaging exams after determining that numerous patients had pertinent findings fly under the radar for months.

'Breakthrough' MRI contrast design could make GBCAs safer, more effective

Researchers are hopeful their new approach to developing MRI contrast will "pave the way for safer, smarter imaging in clinical diagnostics."

Which LLM is best for explaining radiology results?

With patients gaining access to imaging reports earlier than ever, it's critical they have access to large language models that can accurately summarize the results.

Mammography services suspended at 2 hospitals following ACR review

A news release indicates the suspensions are due to breast images not meeting the college's clinical quality standards.

Significant variability found in pediatric CT imaging interpretations

Such discordance between pediatric and general radiologists could result in care delays and treatment changes.