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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…
CEO Playbook: Financial Health, Staff Retention, and Automation for Radiology Efficiency The first episode of the Radiology & Efficiency (R&E) series! We interview top executives about the strategies that drive imaging practices to excel. In each episode, we strive to bring to you insights regarding radiology efficiency. In this episode, Andy Milkowski speaks with…
As we enter 2026, Radiology departments face a compounding operational crisis: a 5% annual increase [MarketsandMarkets] in imaging volume paired with a 2.83% fee schedule reduction [CMS]. This article examines the three features to achieve full Automation (Level 3 Automation) and restore focus to clinical practice by eliminating wasteful mechanics of report creation. As…
Recently, innovations such as the large language model (LLM) ChatGPT have passed Radiology Board Exams. Additionally, some of the most-cited articles in Radiology in 2023 involve ChatGPT [Radiology Link]. However, my research finds that most Radiologists have not taken advantage of reporting automation opportunities available in enterprise ultrasound reporting software for many years. This…
Roy A. Filly, M.D., Emeritus Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, of Surgery, and of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco. Ultrasound is a unique imaging modality due to the variability of image acquisition. Unlike other modalities where images are acquired linearly with fixed slices in a predictable order, ultrasound…
Maximizing Ultrasound Reading: Reading Dynamic Clips in Acquisition Order Ann Podrasky, M.D., Radiology Associates of South Florida, Baptist Health South Florida. As changes in the Radiology landscape are brought on by both healthcare reform and radiation dose minimization efforts, departments will experience an escalation in the volume of ultrasound studies with an even greater…