These are factors that healthcare systems can and should control, experts recently suggested in a new JACR paper.

Three members of the specialty recently offered advice to leaders navigating this issue in their organization. 

In a study that included hundreds of radiologist recommendations for additional imaging, there was a threefold increase in follow-up adherence when radiologists utilized a voluntary closed-loop communication tool that required structured recommendations. 

An inordinate number of patients with metallic hardware were receiving inappropriate MRIs without a key sequence to reduce related artifacts. 

Also, LucidHealth expands in Florida, New Jersey practice launches joint venture with hospital group, and US Radiology Specialists improves MRI efficiency. 

Only 65% of patients actually receive recommended additional imaging in this setting, with a median turnaround time of 50 days, according to a new study.

The generated report included indication, findings laid out numerically, TNM stage, impression and follow-up recommendations.

Pricing updates will take effect on July 1 and mark the first rate increase in more than a decade, ACR said.