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.

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.
Medicare releases guidance on new model targeting ‘wasteful’ radiology procedures
CMS explains how IR specialists can submit prior authorization requests to the federal payment program for seniors, including what evidence is required.
Beyond just nodules—model uses all low-dose CT data to make long-term lung cancer risk predictions
New findings published in RSNA's Radiology highlight the shortcomings of using nodule characteristics and patient history alone to predict an individual’s true cancer risk.

Scientists use 3D spine imaging to reduce patients’ radiation exposure

Scoliosis—which affects upward of 9 million Americans annually—causes excessive curvature of the spine, requiring repeated radiographs over the course of years to determine its progression.

Provider tries same-day biopsy program to reduce breast treatment disparities: 3 takeaways

Past studies have well-established disparities in breast cancer care, with minority women often waiting longer to receive their biopsy than white counterparts, delaying much-needed treatment.

Increasing physical activity could add $100B to world economy

Increased physical activity could have a huge impact on the global economy, with just 15 minutes more walking per day adding an average of $100 billion annually until 2050, according to new research from RAND and Vitality.

Medicare fraudsters harm patients

Patients may want to steer clear of healthcare providers that have been accused of fraud and abuse of the Medicare system, according to new research that shows a risk of beneficiary health and longevity among these providers.

7 troubleshooting tips to address ambiguous findings on radiographs

There are several problem-solving tips that radiologists can try to alleviate uncertainty, researchers noted in a piece published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

CDS won't replace radiologists in pediatric emergency cases

Access to clinical decision support systems or not, pediatric emergency care physicians value and will continue to seek radiologists' input in imaging decision-making.

Americans worried about healthcare costs, confused on single payer

Most Americans are worried about the cost of healthcare and confused about a single payer system concept, according to a new survey conducted by non-profit The Physicians Foundation.

3 steps radiologists can take to keep healthcare-associated infections out of their practice

As the imaging expert’s responsibility has grown on the care team, so too should the radiology department play a part in preventing HAIs, researchers argued.

Quality

Which LLM is best for explaining radiology results?

Mammography services suspended at 2 hospitals following ACR review

Significant variability found in pediatric CT imaging interpretations

Medicare releases guidance on new model targeting ‘wasteful’ radiology procedures

Beyond just nodules—model uses all low-dose CT data to make long-term lung cancer risk predictions