Erik L. Ridley[email protected]ISStudy finds docs aren't 'gaming' decision-support softwareReferring physicians sometimes don't like it when clinical decision-support software tells them they can't order an imaging exam. But how often do doctors enter inaccurate lab data to try to "game" the system to get the test they want? Not very often, if the experience of Brigham and Women's Hospital is any indication.August 7, 2013Residents/FellowsMeasuring report changes helps track resident performanceLearning to produce a concise and accurate radiology report is a crucial element of a radiologist's education. But how can a radiology resident's reporting skills be objectively measured? Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals believe they have found a way.August 1, 2013ISDitch your index cards: Web-based QA bolsters image qualityQuality assurance (QA) for imaging study acquisition can be a little challenging in the PACS era, but a Web-based reporting system for facilitating feedback between radiologists and technologists can get meaningful results, according to research published in the August issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.July 30, 2013ISCritical results notification system speeds timely resultsA critical results notification system that combines software with a defined workflow for telephone communication can efficiently and reliably communicate critical results to referring clinicians, according to researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.July 28, 2013ISAuntMinnie.com Healthcare IT InsiderJuly 25, 2013ISSoftware tool puts past radiology reports at your fingertipsWouldn't it be great if while you're interpreting a set of images, you could simultaneously review a group of similar cases from previously reported studies? Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic have developed just such a tool using open-source software.July 24, 2013UltrasoundAuntMinnie.com Ultrasound InsiderJuly 21, 2013ISSoftware tool helps residents track report changesRadiology residents may not always know what changes have been made to their preliminary reports by attending radiologists, potentially missing out on valuable educational opportunities. Software developed by a team from Johns Hopkins Hospital aims to close this communication gap.July 18, 2013ISElectronic health records trim outpatient radiology costThanks in large part to reductions in ambulatory radiology spending, ambulatory electronic health records can slow the growth rate of outpatient care costs compared to traditional paper records, according to a pilot study published in the July 16 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.July 15, 2013PACS/VNAClinical validation advances SIIM's SWIM initiativeThe Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) is trying to make it easier to compare quality between radiology sites by developing a lexicon of common terms for describing the workflow of a patient moving through an imaging facility. But how well does the SIIM Workflow Initiative in Medicine (SWIM) work in the real world?July 15, 2013Previous PagePage 189 of 393Next PageTop StoriesCTNew benchmark helps monitor cumulative CT radiation doseThe findings highlight the need for systematic dose tracking and rigorous justification of imaging.Radiation Oncology/TherapyStudy questions routine use of radiotherapy after bone surgeryUltrasoundCEUS outshines color Doppler imaging for indeterminate kidney lesionsWomens ImagingWomen's Imaging MinnieCast, Episode 2: Risk-based vs. annual mammography screening, part 1Digital X-RayChest x-rays reveal atherosclerosis in patients undergoing amputations
