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.

Society of Interventional Radiology offers new guidance for treating chronic pelvic pain
The new guidelines focus on pelvic venous disorders, which can cause a wide array of painful symptoms.
Ablation as effective as surgery for certain kidney cancers
Typically, these cancers are treated via surgical resection, but ablative techniques have gained recognition in recent years due to their less invasive nature.
Ultrasound isn't cutting it for diagnosing pediatric appendicitis, new data show
Instead, rapid MRI protocols may be the key to addressing diagnostic questions in cases of suspected appendicitis in kids, researchers contend.
Patients exposed to significantly more radiation during cardiac imaging exams in some regions
New research is sounding the alarm on the amount of radiation patients undergoing cardiac imaging are exposed to, prompting experts to call for updated protocols.
New scans on mummies reveal signs of spinal surgery
Imaging experts with USC recently shared their observations from the CT imaging of Nes-Hor and Nes-Min—two mummies residing at the California Science Center.

Society of Interventional Radiology offers new guidance for treating chronic pelvic pain

The new guidelines focus on pelvic venous disorders, which can cause a wide array of painful symptoms.

Ablation as effective as surgery for certain kidney cancers

Typically, these cancers are treated via surgical resection, but ablative techniques have gained recognition in recent years due to their less invasive nature.

Ultrasound isn't cutting it for diagnosing pediatric appendicitis, new data show

Instead, rapid MRI protocols may be the key to addressing diagnostic questions in cases of suspected appendicitis in kids, researchers contend.

Patients exposed to significantly more radiation during cardiac imaging exams in some regions

New research is sounding the alarm on the amount of radiation patients undergoing cardiac imaging are exposed to, prompting experts to call for updated protocols.

Radiologists reveal new insight into ancient history

New scans on mummies reveal signs of spinal surgery

Imaging experts with USC recently shared their observations from the CT imaging of Nes-Hor and Nes-Min—two mummies residing at the California Science Center.

MRI accident prompts questions on safety

MRI safety guidelines may fall short for patients with implanted electrode cuffs

Researchers from the University of Houston caution that certain implanted electrode cuffs could cause inadvertent stimulation of the nerves during MRI scans.

Lindsey Vonn shares images from Olympics injury

Lindsey Vonn shares CT images, diagnostic details from gruesome Olympics injuries

On Monday the skier shared 3D recon images of her tibia that were acquired prior to her undergoing multiple operations, including one she says saved her leg from amputation.

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Large language model reads radiologists' notes to flag patients for follow-up imaging

Parkland Health experts involved in the LLM's development believe that the use of such tools could improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.