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How to comply with CMS's CT radiation dose measure

AuntMinnie

The measure underwent field testing across 17 hospital systems and one integrated outpatient organization, and the results were utilized as part of the National Quality Forum's decision to endorse the measures for use in judging hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, and physician quality. 2019 Jan 2:364:k4931. JAMA Intern Med.

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Alara offers free software for MPFS quality measure compliance

AuntMinnie

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.

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Medicare Quality Payment Program changes affecting radiology practices for 2025

AuntMinnie

All diagnostic CT exams of specified anatomic sites performed in inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care settings are eligible.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

AuntMinnie

His research interests include 3D medical visualization, cardiac imaging, multidetector computed tomography/CT angiography development, oncologic imaging, and Wed-based education and training. He has published more than 1,000 articles, is the author or co-author of 10 textbooks, and member of editorial boards for more than 35 journals.

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

Imaging Technology

of computed tomography (CT), 91.0% For non-cardiac imaging, the study found that radiologists interpreted nearly all imaging in the hospital outpatient, inpatient, and emergency department settings: 99.5% Neiman Health Policy Institute ( HPI ) study found that radiologists interpreted 72.1% of magnetic resonance (MR), 76.6%

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The NHS Budget Boost: Why AI is a Wise Investment

Aidoc

4 AI-supported protocols in hospitals like Yale New Haven and Cedars-Sinai have similarly reduced inpatient stays for patients with intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) by 12% and 13%, respectively. Machine Learning and Improved Quality Metrics in Acute Intracranial Hemorrhage by Non-contrast Computed Tomography.”

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How Much Does a PET/CT Cost?

Capitol Imaging Services

A PET/CT is the combination of PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and CT ( Computed Tomography ) scans. Having the procedure done in a hospital as an inpatient costs far more than having the same procedure done in an outpatient center such as CIS. But, first, let’s understand what a PET/CT is and why it is used.