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HPI: Almost a third of image interpretation done by nonradiologists

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of all imaging studies for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in 2022, but that the remaining 27.9% The team conducted a study that included data from 123 million 2022 Medicare Part B imaging claims. A team led by Eric Christensen, PhD, research director at the Neiman Institute, reported that radiologists interpreted 72.1%

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Automated protocoling algorithm reduces radiologist CT workload

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Study timeframes included a pilot stage (July to December 2020), an implementation stage (January to December 2021), and a post-implementation stage (January to December 2022). Inpatient exams 3.5 The researchers evaluated protocol error rates by numbers of quality improvement reports and exams recalls.

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Only 1% of Radiologist Claims were Out of Network in 2021

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There were similar declines for claims associated with inpatient stays—10.2% Both the share of OON claims and the downward trend from 2007 to 2021 were similar across all imaging modalities, indicating broader in-network access for all radiology services.” “The No Surprises Act went into effect in 2022, after our study period.

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Imaging Market Share Analysis Shows 28% of Image Interpretation Performed by Non-Radiologists

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of all imaging studies for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in 2022, with the remaining 27.9% The research, published June 28 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, JACR, was based on 123 million Medicare Part B imaging claims in 2022. christine.book Wed, 07/03/2024 - 12:53 July 3, 2024 — A new Harvey L.

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Journal Scan – This Month in Other Journals, October 2022

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Studies were restricted to those listed in PubMed published between Sept 15, 1994, and Feb 23, 2022, in the English language. Patients 18 to 65 years old who experienced a stroke were matched on age and admission date to a control, defined as patients with head trauma or ankle sprain at an inpatient or emergency department visit.

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Are x-rays necessary after pulling chest tubes?

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To explore the question for thoracic surgery patients, in March 2022 the group implemented the following quality improvement initiative: Instead of ordering x-rays, clinicians examined patients at minimum when the chest tubes were removed and at the end of a two-hour observation period. days vs. 2.3

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University of Washington CT expert offers contrast conservation tips

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The impetus to conserve CT contrast has been prompted in part by a 2022 supply chain disruption that made GE HealthCare 's (GEHC) Omnipaque agent scarce due to a lockdown of the company's Shanghai production facility. "It It has become crucial to conserve contrast," Sheriff said. "It We don't want to overuse or underuse it."

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