AuntMinnie

JUNE 27, 2024

Because the eCQM framework was not designed to calculate performance based on DICOM Radiation Dose Structured Report (RDSR) or image data, hospitals and physicians who desire to report on these measures must use CMS-approved software created by Alara Imaging to translate radiology data into an eCQM-compatible format. 2019 Jan 2:364:k4931.

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Radiation Computed Tomography DICOM Hospital 232

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It specifies the adoption of a new quality measure into the diagnostic radiology set of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) called Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adults, with the goal of improving patient safety by optimizing CT radiation dose.

Computed Tomography 162

Computed Tomography Radiation Medicare Inpatient 162

Intelerad

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

DICOM Image Format is an international standard to transmit, store, retrieve, print, process, and display medical imaging information. DICOM allows transmitting medical imaging data to devices like scanners, servers, workstations, printers, network hardware, and PACS. What is DICOM Image Format?

DICOM 40

DICOM Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine IT PACS 40

Intelerad

JUNE 29, 2023

Like PACS , CPACS systems typically use DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) standards to store and transmit images. DICOM is a standard that allows healthcare providers to exchange medical images and related information electronically. Cardiac CT is a type of computed tomography used to image the heart.

Picture Archiving and Communication System 40

Picture Archiving and Communication System Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine Communication DICOM 40