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AAPM: CMS measure for reporting CT radiation dose riddled with 'ambiguities'

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In an accompanying editorial , Stephanie Leon, PhD, of the University of Florida in Gainesville, noted that "quality-based payment programs will be impacted starting in January 2027," which means that "the radiology community has two years to figure this out.

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Imalogix highlights CMS' ExRad quality measure reporting

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Imalogix is highlighting a January 30 update regarding the patient safety Excessive Radiation (ExRad) Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography in Adults electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM). The CMS measure is mandatory for outpatient settings starting in 2027, Imalogix said.