Clinical Decision Support Registry (CDSR)

The CDS Registry (CDSR) provides facilities with access to their image-ordering clinical decision support data that correspond to imaging Choosing Wisely recommendations, CMS Priority Clinical Areas, and several other imaging areas.

The CDSR interactive report can identify imaging exam ordering patterns for some of the most commonly ordered exams to pinpoint areas where best practices are being followed as well as areas in need of improvement.

How to Participate

  • Currently, participation is available for facilities that have CareSelect Imaging provided by the National Clinical Decision Support Company (NDSC). Interested facilities must complete an NDSC data transfer authorization (DTA) form. Contact the help desk to request the DTA form.
  • CDS Registry participation is currently available at no cost during the measure and benchmark report development period. The development period and fee waiver is planned to extend throughout 2021.
  • Already a participant in NRDR? Add CDSR to your facility registration. 
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R-SCAN Quality Improvement Program

The CDSR facilitates the implementation of an R-SCAN quality improvement project -- a mechanism for radiologists and referring clinicians to collaborate on improving the ordering of imaging exams that adds value to patient care.

Read more about the benefits of conducting an R-SCAN QI Project »

Contact us at rscaninfo@acr.org to start your R-SCAN project.

Core Documents

CDSR Reports
Features of the CDSR

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