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.

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Forefoot running vs. rearfoot running: Which style is better for joint health?

Does a person’s running style affect joint health? Is one approach better for fending off osteoarthritis than the other?

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Research is essential to radiology residencies—but do trainees have the time for it?

Research is a fundamental component of any radiology residency, but residents are struggling to find adequate time, interest or faculty mentorship to complete the requirement, a group of doctors reported this month in the Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal. 

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Interventional radiologists keeping radiation exposure to a minimum

Interventional radiology procedures are exposing patients to less radiation than in the past, according to a new study published by the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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Researchers work to determine the best way to measure a patient’s neck-shaft angle

With no clear consensus in place regarding the best way to measure a patient’s neck-shaft angle (NSA), researchers compared the reliability and validity of four different methods and shared their findings in Clinical Radiology.

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Streamlined protection suit offers compact method to minimize radiation exposure

A more compact, complex alternative to the traditional two-piece apron suit protects interventional radiologists from radiation exposure better than its predecessor, researchers wrote in the European Journal of Radiology this month. But the streamlined technology comes with a high price tag. 

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Simulated learning helps radiologists understand communication is key

Radiologists struggling to hone their communication skills might be helped by simulated learning and hands-on practice, according to a report published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology this month.

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14% of NYC physicians are burned out—compared to a national average of 54%

Physicians employed at small, independent primary care practices (SIPs) in New York City report dramatically lower levels of burnout, according to new research published July 9 in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine.

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RSNA lends a hand to radiology residents with patient-centered learning modules

The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is helping out radiology program directors and residents alike with the release of a free curriculum centered around quality patient care, safety and communication, the organization announced this week.