on April 23, 2013 |
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Topics: Health Systems, Strategy, Planning, Imaging, Service Lines, Continuum Integration, Methodologies, Performance Improvement, Appropriateness, Quality, IT Infrastructure, Information Technology, Clinical Decision Support, Electronic Medical Records Strategy
Natalie McGarry, Imaging Performance Partnership
How can radiology programs contribute to their organizations under reform? One health system CEO claims imaging is well positioned to provide leadership because of the specialty’s experience with data and the number of patients imaging touches.
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A hospital CEO weighs in: Radiology should lead reform
on March 18, 2013 |
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Topics: Imaging, Service Lines, Market Trends, Strategy, Appropriateness, Quality, Performance Improvement
Stephanie Krent, Imaging Performance Partnership
Last week, MedPAC released its annual report to Congress. While taking note of a decrease in utilization over the past year, the report again highlighted the overall imaging growth rate—noting that the 85% increase in imaging volumes between 2000 and 2009 likely outweighs the less than 4% decrease in volumes between 2010 and 2011.
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MedPAC releases 2013 annual report; what’s in store for imaging?
on February 22, 2013 |
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Topics: Appropriateness, Quality, Performance Improvement, Imaging, Service Lines
Stephanie Krent, Imaging Performance Partnership
As you may have read in Thursday’s Daily Briefing, the Choosing Wisely campaign released its first major update. The lists may be new, but one thing remains the same: imaging exams are a major target for physicians looking to reduce unnecessary testing and treatment.
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As Choosing Wisely broadens scope, imaging remains a focus
