Value Based Care & Radiology

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How to deliver Value Based Care in Radiology

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4 steps from Radiology to Value Based Care

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Step 1: Request for a study

Timely imaging Appointment scheduling solution Shorten time to diagnosis & treatment

Choose imaging wisely Educate colleagues Avoid duplicate exams Eliminate overutilization

Order evaluation & protocol assignment Access patient data in EMR Communicate with clinician Change order priority if needed Set protocol for technologist

Connect patient Upload previous radiology images Questionnaire (pregnancy, allergies, implants,…) Exam preparation info Appointment confirmation & reminders

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Step 1: Request for a study

Measure, track and evaluate the value

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Step 2: Supporting the acquisition

Quality Control Centralized imaging admin & exam set-up Fine tune the procedure protocols Visually collaborate with technologist Confirm image quality, reduce retakes

Optimizing dose Best possible image quality at lowest dose

Positive patient experience Optimize workflow to minimize waiting time

Incident reporting Register incidents for evaluation & improvement

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Step 2: Supporting the acquisition

Measure, track and evaluate the value

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Step 3: Creating a relevant report

Shape & structure to make findings accessible Sectional & structured reporting

Timely & correct productivity tools to increase turnaround time

Standard text, macros, voice commands,… Clarity

Image rich Measurements

Tools for interpretation Advanced Image management functions

3D tools, measurement tools, vessel fly through, lesion management, nodule segmentation,…

Workflow to reduce potential errors Priority for urgent reports Critical findings Balance workflow between radiologists Resident and supervisor workflow Teleradiology Mobile & chat

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Step 3: Creating a relevant report

Measure, track and evaluate the value

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Step 4: Collaboration & Communication

Collaboration Actionable reports Chat with referring physician Critical alerts & accidental findings Follow-up exams

Sharing Results Allow referring physician and patients to easily see imaging

results Multi-disciplinary meetings

Treatment planning & follow-up Presentations & snapshots

Peer & supervisory reviews Second opinion or consulting with radiology peer Resident and supervisor workflow Sharing teaching files

Reaching out to patients Include contact information

Scheduling long-term patient care Planning timely follow-up exams Sending out invitations & reminders (screening programs)

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Step 4: Collaboration & Communication

Measure, track and evaluate the value

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