title: The Value of Imaging Part II: Value beyond Image Interpretation.
abstract: Although image interpretation is an essential part of radiologists' value, there are other ways in which we contribute to patient care. Part II of the value of imaging series reviews current initiatives that demonstrate value beyond the image interpretation. Standardizing processes, reducing the radiation dose of our examinations, clarifying written reports, improving communications with patients and providers, and promoting appropriate imaging through decision support are all ways we can provide safer, more consistent, and higher quality care. As payers and policy makers push to drive value, research that demonstrates the value of these endeavors, or lack thereof, will become increasingly sought after and supported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University, 1365 Clifton Rd. NE, Suite AT501, Atlanta, GA 30322. Electronic address: pduong3@emory.edu.
authors.forename: Phuong-Anh T
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Duong
authors.affiliation: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA.
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Pastel
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University, 1365 Clifton Rd. NE, Suite AT501, Atlanta, GA 30322.
authors.forename: Gelareh
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sadigh
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ballard
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama.
authors.forename: Joseph C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Sullivan
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bresnahan
authors.affiliation: Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Buch
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University, 1365 Clifton Rd. NE, Suite AT501, Atlanta, GA 30322; Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, Reston, Virginia.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Duszak
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D057186:Comparative Effectiveness Research / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D000072177:Radiologists / Q000592:standards; D011871:Radiology / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D012017:Referral and Consultation
keywords: Imaging appropriateness; Lexicon; Patient communication; Standardization