Closed-Loop radiology

White PaPer Closed-Loop radiology Managing the Order-to-Results Delivery Cycle for Improved Diagnostic Imaging Utilization, Documentation and Patient Care. White Paper | Closed-Loop Radiology Nuance Healthcare© 2008 Nuance Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................3 Applying “Six Sigma” Principles to the Radiology Process… ....................................................4 Improving High-Cost Exam Order Appropriateness ..................................................................5 Accelerating Turnaround Time, Reducing Transcription Costs and Integrating Analogous Processes via Speech-Driven Documentation .......................................7 Guaranteeing Critical Test Results ............................................................................................9 Analyzing Outcomes, Improving Business Decisions and Closing the Loop ...........................11 Conclusion

/ Recommendations .............................................................................................12 What to Look For in a Solutions Provider ...............................................................................13 The Nuance Healthcare Advantage ........................................................................................13 References ............................................................................................................................14 Nuance Healthcare White Paper | Closed-Loop Radiology © 2008 Nuance Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. introDUCtion The practice of radiology is wrestling with optimizing the use of high-cost imaging, spiraling costs, decreasing reimbursements, and its role in improving patient outcomes. With over 1 billion radiology exams performed each year in North America, imaging has nudged out pharmaceuticals as the fastest growing component of medical costs. 1 At a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%, the overall cost of diagnostic imaging is estimated at well over $100 billion annually in the United States alone. 2 Because the rate of innovation and de- mand for improved diagnostic testing show no signs of abatement, the appetite for providers and consumers in adopting the latest technology is likely to continue. As the industry experiences dramatic growth, radiology practices are feeling the effects of increased competition, diminished reimbursement rates and a slowing growth of referral net- works. In order to stay abreast of these ever-changing challenges, it is necessary to make more effective use of the data and technology that is available today. Improving services...

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