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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Infusion system recalled for possible leaks after multiple complaints

The recall includes more than 1,500 devices distributed to customers from October 2021 to January 2023. 

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American College of Cardiology shares new HFpEF recommendations as cases continue to rise

HFpEF now accounts for a majority of heart failure cases, highlighting the importance of ensuring both primary care providers and dedicated heart teams know as much about this topic as possible. 

The Medtronic CoreValve Evolute on display at ACC 2022. The valve performed better than surgical valved in terms on structural deterioration. #ACC22

Redo TAVR appears feasible for most patients with supra-annular, self-expanding Evolut valves

Researchers evaluated data from more than 200 patients who underwent redo TAVR, noting that women and patients with a higher BMI faced a higher risk of coronary flow compromise.

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Radiology-specific alternative payment model in the works to counter ‘devastating decline’ in reimbursement

The Radiology Business Management Association said it hopes to meet with key members of Congress soon to discuss the proposal.

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Moderna, Merck say new combination treatment boosts skin cancer survival

The new findings come after Moderna accused other pharmaceutical companies of stealing its mRNA technology for COVID-19 vaccines.

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EHR a key contributing factor to diagnostic errors in radiology, legal claims analysis finds

About 20% of the small sample of EHR-related errors occurred in radiology, informatics experts wrote in JAMA Network Open. 

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A simple way to help cardiologists communicate with patients

A new JAMA Internal Medicine study suggests that communication coaching for cardiologists may help improve patient interactions by encouraging questions and increasing empathy.

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Common features of missed lung cancer on chest X-ray

It is crucial for radiologists to beware of these missed cases in routine practice, experts wrote recently in Clinical Imaging. 

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