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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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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. She continued working at the hospital for 12 years while growing in her role as an educator.

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

Imaging Technology

of all imaging studies for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in 2022, with the remaining 27.9% According to a written study summary released by HPI, market share varied by imaging modality; radiologists interpreted 97.3% of computed tomography (CT), 91.0% performed by other types of clinicians. of ultrasound.

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How Much Does a PET/CT Cost?

Capitol Imaging Services

Along with the normal anxiety associated with needing a medical imaging study, worrying about your out-of-pocket expense is a reasonable concern. A PET/CT is the combination of PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and CT ( Computed Tomography ) scans. A PET scan creates images of your body’s biological processes.