What is DICOM SR in radiology? Imagine a radiologist reviewing a mass for a renal ultrasound and confirming its location, size, and characteristics. With DICOM SR (Structured Reporting), these numeric measurements are sent directly to the reporting system, so there’s no need to dictate them. DICOM Structured Reporting (DICOM SR) is an imaging informatics…
For many years, structured reporting has been a goal in radiology to enhance report quality 1. However, clinical practice results have been inconsistent, with varying opinions regarding the impact of enterprise structured reporting solutions on productivity and quality. Executive Summary: This article shares my experiences with structured reporting implementations. I use ‘levels’ of structured…
Introduction Radiologists face various challenges, including the need for greater efficiency and quality in reporting. Implementing structured reporting is widely recognized as a means to improve communication and enhance satisfaction for BOTH referring clinicians and radiologists [1 Radiology]. However, due to the current shortage of radiologists and the increasing volume of imaging studies, there…
Overview In this episode of Radiology Efficiency, Andy Milkowski sits down with Wayne Baldwin, CEO of GemState Radiology and Intermountain Medical Imaging, for a grounded, operator-level discussion on what it truly takes to run a modern outpatient radiology practice. With decades of leadership experience, Wayne offers a candid look at the financial metrics, workflow…
How Private Centers Drive 4X ROI and Maximize Every Scan In this installment of the Radiology & Efficiency (R&E) Series, Maria Budhwani shares a clear, data-driven view of how Georgia Health Imaging, a single independent imaging center, has remained profitable, stable, and innovative in a consolidated market. Her perspective is shaped by 20+ years…