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.

GPT-4o outperforms radiologists at CT protocoling
Context is the key to accurate and effective large language model protocoling for CT scans, according to new research.
Robotic-assisted navigation improves accuracy, halves radiation dose during interventional procedures
Often integrated with artificial intelligence, these systems have been shown to improve accuracy and reproducibility during IR care.
Akumin secures $154M to support long-term growth
Akumin recently announced several developments intended to strengthen its finances and support the growth of its imaging and radiation oncology services.
New iron-based imaging agent significantly improves brain tumor visualization
Ferumoxytol is used primarily in medications that treat anemia, but the FDA recently cleared it for deployment in brain imaging as well.
AI reduces readers' kidney lesion interpretation times by over 30%
The tool also can be used on contrasted abdominal scans completed for other clinical indications, helping providers to identify and address suspicious lesions before they worsen.

Update: New details emerge about fatal MRI accident in Long Island

The man's wife says he was accompanying her for an MRI of her knee when the tragedy occurred.

Patient radiation exposure reduced by up to 99% with new reconstruction algorithm

Not only could its use reduce wait times, but it also could cut the associated costs of imaging.

How sample sizes versus scan times affect data quality and radiology research overhead costs

New findings have the potential to significantly benefit the field of neuroscience and could help guide researchers in designing more cost-effective, fruitful studies of the brain.

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AI and QI—a partnership made for healthcare

Within healthcare, artificial intelligence and quality improvement have some things in common.

To excel in today’s market, radiology groups must adopt ‘360-degree approach’ to gathering feedback

“Leaders in radiology must prioritize embedding a culture of feedback within their institutions, recognizing its crucial role in continuous improvement," experts charge.

Software glitch triggers FDA recall of nearly 2,000 GE SPECT and CT systems

According to the notification, the issue can cause the scanners to inadvertently move during imaging.

Health system spends nearly $7M on AI to boost prostate MRI performance

About 50% of cases are diagnosed early when treatment is most effective, with the hospital system hoping to reach 75% by 2028.

Shared decision-making visits significantly boost CT lung cancer screening adherence

SDM "is more than just a billing requirement—it’s a valuable opportunity to engage patients," says radiologist Farouk Dako, MD, MPH.

Quality

GPT-4o outperforms radiologists at CT protocoling

Robotic-assisted navigation improves accuracy, halves radiation dose during interventional procedures

Akumin secures $154M to support long-term growth

New iron-based imaging agent significantly improves brain tumor visualization

AI reduces readers' kidney lesion interpretation times by over 30%