JACR Online CME Activity

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This educational program is presented by the American College of Radiology to encourage readers to think critically about issues in radiology and the broader field of medicine, to provide radiologists insight into improved practice and management techniques that will improve their practices, and to encourage radiologists’ participation in practice management, organizational, and policy-related activities.

February 2012 - Percutaneous Needle vs Surgical Breast Biopsy: Previous Allegations of Overuse of Surgery Are in Error

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Accreditation and Designation Statements

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Radiology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The CME for this activity is valid from 02/1/2012 to 02/1/2015.

Authors:

David C. Levin, MD, Laurence Parker, PhD, Gordon F. Schwartz, MD, Vijay M. Rao, MD

Summary:

Despite a recent claim in the surgical literature, the use of surgical breast biopsy is not excessive; the vast majority of breast biopsies employ the image-guided percutaneous needle technique.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify the percent of breast biopsies done by percutaneous and surgical approaches;
2. Contrast the results of a previously published paper on surgical breast biopsy frequency with the results of the current study; and.
3. Describe the approach used by Gutwein et al in their previous analysis.

You can read the printed version in the JACR February 2012, pages 137-140.

January 2012 — The Impact of Socioeconomic Status and Comorbid Medical Conditions on Ionizing Radiation Exposure From Diagnostic Medical Imaging in Adults

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Accreditation and Designation Statements

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Radiology designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The CME for this activity is valid from 1/1/2012 to 1/1/2015.

Authors:

Daniel Strauchler, MD, Katherine Freeman, DrPH, Todd S. Miller, MD

Summary:

Because of an increased disease burden related to low socioeconomic status (SES), patients were exposed to more ionizing radiation from diagnostic testing than others without these SES-related diagnoses.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify significant demographic predictors of cumulative exposure to ionizing radiation from diagnostic imaging.
2. Describe potential magnitudes of cumulative ionizing radiation exposure in at risk populations.
3. Apply strategies to reduce exposures in at risk populations in their daily practice.

You can read the printed version in the JACR January 2012, pages 58-63.

December 2011 — Medical Imaging Data Reconciliation, Part 4: Reconciliation of Radiology Reports and Clinical Outcomes Data

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The American College of Radiology (ACR) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The CME for this activity is valid from 12/1/2011 to 11/30/2014.

Authors:

Bruce I. Reiner, MD

Summary:

The proposed technology attempts to create a mechanism for standardizing and integrating radiology report and clinical data, based upon individual findings or diseases, which are assigned a unique extensible mark-up (XML) tag, and longitudinally tracked over the lifetime of the patient or disease.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe the concept of data reconciliation, as it pertains to radiology report and clinical outcome data;
2. Identify the specific data elements required for data reconciliation of radiology report and clinical outcomes data;
3. Identify a minimum of three factors that adversely affect the ability to reconcile radiology report and clinical outcomes data; and
4. List at least two limitations of current technology and the opportunities for innovation.

You can read the printed version in the JACR December 2011, pages 858-862.

November 2011 — Failure to Notify Reportable Test Results: Significance in Medical Malpractice

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Accreditation and Designation Statements

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The CME for this activity is valid from 11/1/2011 to 11/1/2014.

Authors:

Brian D. Gale, MD, MBA, Dana P. Bissett-Siegel, RN, CPHRM, Steven J. Davidson, MD, MBA, David C. Juran, PhD, MBA

Summary:

Test result communication failures account for an increasing proportion of medical malpractice awards.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe how malpractice awards data are organized in the National Practitioner Database;
2. Quantify the extent of medical malpractice litigation related to communications failure; and.
3. Identify the procedures and methods that reduce the risk of communications failures.

You can read the printed version in the JACR November 2011, pages 776-779.

October 2011 — Medical Imaging Data Reconciliation, Part 2: Clinical Order Entry and Imaging Report Data Reconciliation.

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Accreditation and Designation Statements

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The CME for this activity is valid from 10/1/2011 to 10/1/2014.

Authors:

Bruce I. Reiner, MD

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Explain the concept of data reconciliation, as it pertains to order entry and radiology report data;
2. Identify the specific data elements required for data reconciliation of exam order and radiology report data;
3. Identify the current deficiencies in technology; and
4. Describe the opportunity for innovation.

You can read the printed version in the JACR October 2011, pages 720-724.

September 2011 — Medical Imaging Data Reconciliation, Part 1: Innovation Opportunity

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Accreditation and Designation Statements

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the American College of Radiology (ACR).

The CME for this activity is valid from 9/1/2011 to 9/1/2014.

Authors:

Bruce I. Reiner, MD

Objectives:

The creation of a computerized data reconciliation tool provides an opportunity to improve physician communication, education and training, workflow, and clinical outcomes.

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe the concept of data reconciliation, as it pertains to medical imaging practice.;
2. Identify the specific data elements required for data reconciliation in the medical imaging cycle; and
3. Define the importance of historical and contemporaneous report data on medical imaging reconciliation.

You can read the printed version in the JACR September 2011, pages 622-625.

August 2011 — Cardiac CT and Coronary CTA: Early Medicare Claims Analysis of National and Regional Utilization and Coverage

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The CME for this activity is valid from 8/1/2011 to 8/1/2014.

Authors:

Richard Duszak, Jr., MD, Robert J. Optican, MD, Kenneth P. Brin, MD, PhD, Pamela K. Woodard, MD

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe the processes used by Medicare contractors to create and update coverage policies;
2. State the frequency with which claims for cardiac CT and CCTA services are denied in their Medicare region and compare that with national trends; and
3. Identify opportunities to further educate contractor medical directors about advancements in cardiac imaging.

You can read the printed version in the JACR August 2011, pages 549-555.

July 2011 — Self-Referral in Medical Imaging: A Meta-Analysis of the Literature?

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The CME for this activity is valid from 7/1/2011 to 7/1/2014.

Authors:

Ramsey Kilani, MD, Ben Paxton, MD, Sandra Stinnett, PhD, Huiman Barnhart, PhD, Vishal Bindal, MD, MBA and Matthew Lungren, MD

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify the potential outcomes that can be attributed to a conflict of interest when radiologists self-refer patients for medical imaging;
2. 2. Provide an estimated relative frequency of imaging of self-referrers as compared to radiologist-referrers based on the available medical literature; and
3. Describe the factors that make a comprehensive assessment of the magnitude and cost of self-referral difficult for Medicare and private payers.

You can read the printed version in the JACR July 2011, pages 469-476.

June 2011 — Radiology Benefit Managers (RBMs): Cost Saving or Cost Shifting?

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The CME for this activity is valid from 6/1/2011 to 6/1/2014.

Authors:

David W. Lee, PhD, James V. Rawson, MD, Sally W. Wade, MPH

Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify the key parameters involved in the ability of RBMs to lower imaging costs;
2. List at least three direct or indirect ways that the cost to society may be increased or decreased due to RBMs; and
3. Use decision analytic modeling for direct and indirect costs and estimates from the literature to determine costs to society.

You can read the printed version in the JACR June 2011, pages 393-401.

May 2011 — Rewards

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The CME for this activity is valid from 5/1/2011 to 5/1/2014.

Authors:

Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD and Aaron P. Kamer, MD

Objectives:

If radiologists and radiology organizations are to thrive, they need to refine and enrich their understanding of rewards.

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify and describe principles and factors that affect human motivation in the workplace; and
2. Suggest ways of improving work-related performance.

You can read the printed version in the JACR May 2011, pages 341-344.

April 2011 — Variation in Pediatric Head CT Imaging Protocols in Washington State.

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The CME for this activity is valid from 4/1/2011 to 4/1/2014.

Authors:

Kalpana M. Kanal, PhD, Monica S. Vavilala, MD, Colin Raelson, BA, Abhishek Mohan, BS, Wendy Cohen, MD, Jeffrey Jarvik, MD, Frederick P. Rivara, MD, MPH, Brent K. Stewart, PhD

Objectives:

Awareness of the variation in pediatric head CT imaging protocols and dose reduction may lead to more consistency and a reduction in radiation exposure.

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe and communicate the importance of CT scanning regimens, specifically for pediatric use, to providers;
2. Identify the risks of unnecessarily high radiation in diagnosing neoplasms; and
3. Evaluate the variability of imaging protocols among pediatric CT scans in Washington State.

You can read the printed version in the JACR April 2011, pages 242-250.

March 2011 — A Radiologist's Primer on Accountable Care Organizations.

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The CME for this activity is valid from 3/1/2011 to 3/1/2014

Authors:

Jonathan Breslau, MD, Frank J. Lexa, MD

Objectives:

How radiologists can understand and survive in accountable care organizations.

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

1. To inform radiologists about what accountable care organizations are, how they are expected to operate, and why they are potentially important health care delivery systems for the future.
2. To prepare radiologists for the organizational changes that might occur under accountable care organizations.

You can read the printed version in the JACR March 2011, pages 164-168.

February 2011 — Managing Hospital-Radiologist Relationships: Proceeding of the 10th Annual ACR Forum.

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The CME for this activity is valid from 2/1/2011 to 2/1/2014

Authors:

Ruth J. Carlos, MD, Jeffrey C. Weinreb, MD, Cynthia S. Sherry, MD, John A. Patti, MD, Jonathan Sunshine, PhD, Paul H. Ellenbogen, MD, Bruce J. Hillman, MD

Objectives:

The 2010 ACR Forum discussed radiologist-hospital relationships and resulted in a number of actions attendees advised the ACR to take.

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

1.Identify the ways in which their practices may be impacted by disruptions in their relationships with their hospitals; and.
2. Propose actions that might be adopted by individual radiologists, radiology practices, and radiology organizations to improve their relationships with hospitals.

You can read the printed version in the JACR February 2011, pages 95-98.

January 2011 — Effectiveness of Clinical Decision Support in Controlling Inappropriate Imaging

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The CME for this activity is valid from 1/1/2011 to 1/1/2014

Authors:

C. Craig Blackmore, MD, MPH, Robert S. Mecklenburg, MD, Gary S. Kaplan, MD

Objectives:

The use of clinical decision support for targeted advanced imaging studies based on a simple set of locally derived evidence-based imaging guidelines was associated with sustained decreases in imaging rate and volume.

1. Relate the results of a research study demonstrating the value of a clinical decision support system in reducing inappropriate imaging.
2. Describe how a clinical decision support system would improve quality control and patient care in their practice setting.

You can read the printed version in the JACR January 2011, pages 19-25.

December 2010 — Nonmedical costs of Colorectal Cancer Screening Using CT Colonography

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The CME for this activity is valid from 12/1/2010 to 12/1/2013

Authors:

Steven J. Heitman, MD, MSc, Flora Au, MA, Braden J. Manns, MD, MSc, Phillip Pattison, MD, Robert J. Hilsden, MD, PhD

Objectives:

Although the nonmedical costs of CT colonography (CTC) are less than they are for colonoscopy on a one-time basis, the more frequent screening interval of CTC and the need for colonoscopy when polyps are found need to be considered.

1. To teach readers how to evaluate the societal costs of implementing CT .
2. To apprise readers of the importance of conducting economic evaluations of new technologies before their widespread diffusion into clinical practice..

You can read the printed version in the JACR December 2010, pages 943-948.

November 2010 — ACR White Paper on Radiation Dose in Medicine: Three Years Later

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Accreditation Statement

Designation Statement

The ARRS designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The CME for this activity is valid from 11/1/2010 to 11/1/2013

Authors:

E. Stephen Amis Jr, MD, Priscilla, F. Taylor, MS

Objectives:

This article describes the progress that has been made during three years in implementing the list initiatives that the ACR Blue Ribbon Panel on Radiation Dose in Medicine suggested in its 2007 white paper for the ACR to undertake in order to increase the awareness of risks from high-dose medical imaging and the need to weigh those risks against the benefits of the imaging studies.

1. To inform readers of the actions taken by the American College of Radiology in response to concerns over unnecessary radiation associated with diagnostic testing.
2. To assist readers in implementing changes in their practices that will reduce unnecessary diagnostic radiation.

You can read the printed version in the JACR November 2010, pages 865-870.

October 2010 — Managing Incidental Findings on Abdominal CT: White Paper of the ACR Incidental Findings Committee

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Accreditation Statement

Designation Statement

The CME for this activity is valid from 10/1/2010 to 09/30/2013

Authors:

Lincoln L. Bernard, MD, Stuart G. Silverman, MD, Richard M. Gore, MD, William W. Mayo-Smith, MD, Alec J. Megibow, MD, MPH, Judy Yee, MD, James A. Brink, MD, Mark E. Baker, MD, Michael P. Federle, MD, W. Dennis Foley, MD, Isaac R. Francis, MD, Brian R. Herts, MD, Gary M. Israel, MD, Glenn Krinsky, MD, Joel F. Platt, MD, WIlliam P. Shumman, MD, Andrew J. Taylor, MD

Objectives:

This white paper of the ACR Committee on Incidental Findings details recommendations for managing incidental findings od the kidneys, liver, adrenal glands, and pancreas found on abdominal CT.

1. To explain the problems caused by incidental findings on CTC in terms of patient harm and cost.
2. Summarize what may be the most appropriate action when they find an abnormality incidentally on a CTC exam.

You can read the printed version in the JACR October 2010, pages 754-773.

August 2010 —Addressing "Waste" in Diagnostic Imaging: Some Implications of Comparative Effectiveness Research

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Approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The CME for this activity is valid from 8/1/20109 to 8/1/2012

Authors:

Adam G. Elshaug, MPH, PhD, Taryn Bessen, MBBS, FRANZCR, John R. Moss, MSocSci, BEc, MBBS, Janet E. Hiller, BA, DipSocStudies, MPH, PhD

Objectives::

The authors present 5 common clinical scenarios to illustrate the considerable scope for comparative effectiveness research within medical imaging, and describe criteria with which to identify imaging services that may not be delivering value.

1. To explain the problems of marginal imaging in generating unnecessary costs and the potential harm to patients.
2. To list which established medical imaging procedures most need evaluation of their contributions to health.
3. To identify any imaging applications found to not significantly contribute to improving patients’ health.

You can read the printed version in the JACR August 2010, pages 604-614.

July 2010 — On the More Insidious Manifestations of Bias in Scientific Reporting

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Approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The CME for this activity is valid from 7/1/2010 to 7/1/2013

Author:

R. James Brenner, JD, MD

Objectives:

As economic conditions in health care combined with increasing evidence-based data permit deliberate strategies for health care, bias in reporting will no longer be relegated to academic disputes, but rather will have increasing importance and impact on the allocation of resources for clinical practice.

1. To recognize instances of subtle biases in reporting research results that can cause readers to draw erroneous conclusions.
2. To propose ways to address reducing the biases, and to recognize reporting biases and take them into consideration before adopting research recommendations.

You can read the printed version in the JACR July 2010, pages 491-495.

June 2010 — ACR Task Force Report: Relations Between Radiologists and Hospitals and Other Health Care Organizations

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Approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The CME for this activity is valid from 6/1/2010 to 6/1/2013

Author:

Cynthia S. Sherry, MD, Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD, William T. Herrington, MD, Leonard Berlin, MD, Paul A. Larson, MD, Lawrence R. Muroff, MD

Objectives:

A recent ACR Task Force has reviewed the several key factors that can impact the viability and longevity of relations between hospitals and radiology groups and has made recommendations for positive steps that could be taken by the ACR, radiologists, and the hospital industry to improve these crucial relationships.

1. Detail the influences that are altering long-held relationships between radiologists and hospitals.
2. Suggest steps radiologists can take to strenthen their relationships with the hospitals they serve.

You can read the printed version in the JACR June 2010, pages 410-418.

May 2010 — Scenario Analysis and Strategic Planning: Practical Applications for Radiology Practices

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Approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The CME for this activity is valid from 5/1/2010 to 5/1/2013

Author:

Frank James Lexa, MD, MBA, Stephen Chan, MD, MBA, MPH

Objectives:

Scenario analysis is a powerful method for radiology groups to plan during difficult times, but it requires an understanding of both theoretical and practical elements of the process to work well.

1. Outline methods and values for planning for the future for their practice, and
2. Describe the most likely scenarios for radiology practice and how a practice would prepare for these scenarios.

You can read the printed version in the JACR May 2010, pages 369-373.

April 2010 — Patients Imaged Early During Admission Demonstrate Reduced Length of Hospital Stay: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Patients Undergoing Cross-Sectional Imaging

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Approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The CME for this activity is valid from 4/1/2010 to 4/1/2013

Author:

Juan C. Battle, MD, MBA, Peter F. Hahn, MD, PhD, James H. Thrall, MD, Susanna I. Lee, MD, PhD

Objectives:

Early imaging with computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or nuclear scintigraphy, particularly on the day before or the day of admission is associated with significantly shorter length of stay of inpatients.

1. To educate readers about the role of advanced medical imaging in reducing lengths of hospital stay.
2. To explore the relationship between imaging and length of hospital stay.

You can read the printed version in the JACR April 2010, pages 269-276.

March 2010 — Why Radiologists Lose Their Hospital Contracts: Is Your Contract Secure?

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Approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The CME for this activity is valid from 3/1/2010 to 3/1/2011

Author:

Lawrence R. Muroff, MD

Objectives:

Radiologists are losing their hospital contracts in unprecedented numbers; wise groups proactively contemplate this possibility and take steps to avoid this problem.

1. To detail environmental changes resulting in radiologists losing their contracts with hospitals.
2. To teach readers how they can address the new imperatives of radiologist-hospital relationships to preserve their contracts.

You can read the printed version in the JACR March 2010, pages 180-186.

February 2010 — The 2009 ACR Forum: Health Care Payment Models

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Approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The CME for this activity is valid from 2/1/2010 to 2/1/2011

Author:

Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD, John A. Patti, MD, Frank Lexa, MD, MBA, Jeffrey Weinreb, MD, Bruce J. Hillman, MD, James H. Thrall, MD, Harvey L. Neiman, MD

Objectives:

It is important for radiologists to understand the implications of different health care payment models currently under consideration, and to play an active role in such policy discussions.

1. To help radiologists to better understand policy maker's considerations in the design of health care payment models.
2. To explain how new payment models other than the current fee-for-service method of reimbursement would affect radiologists' practices.
3. To suggest how the American College of Radiology might help radiologists adapt to the changes imposed by new payment methodologies.

You can read the printed version in the JACR February 2010, pages 103-108.

January 2010 — Breast Cancer Screening With Imaging: Recommendations From the Society of Breast Imaging and the ACR on the Use of Mammography, Breast MRI, Breast Ultrasound, and Other Technologies for the Detection of Clinically Occult Breast Cancer

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Approved for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The CME for this activity is valid from 1/1/2010 to 1/1/2011

Author:

Carol H. Lee, MD, D. David Dershaw, MD, Daniel Kopans, MD, Phil Evans, MD, Barbara Monsees, MD, Debra Monticciolo, MD, R. James Brenner, MD, Lawrence Bassett, MD, Wendie Berg, MD, Stephen A. Feig, MD, Edward Hendrick, PhD, Ellen Mendelson, MD, Carl D'Orsi, MD, Edward Sickles, MD, Linda Warren Burhenne, MD

Objectives:

The Society of Breast Imaging and the Breast Commission of the ACR are issuing recommendations for the use of imaging to screen for breast cancer.

1. To make recommendations concerning the use of breast cancer screening technologies like mammography, MRI, and ultrasonography.
2. To disseminate the recommendations to improve breast cancer care

You can read the printed version in the JACR January 2010, pages 18-27.