Applications of process improvement techniques to improve workflow in abdominal imaging

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    Abstract

    Major changes in the management and funding of healthcare are underway that will markedly change the way radiology studies will be reimbursed. The result will be the need to deliver radiology services in a highly efficient manner while maintaining quality. The science of process improvement provides a practical approach to improve the processes utilized in radiology. This article will address in a step-by-step manner how to implement process improvement techniques to improve workflow in abdominal imaging.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)405-415
    Number of pages11
    JournalAbdominal Radiology
    Volume41
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Mar 1 2016

    Keywords

    • Abdominal radiology
    • Practice quality improvement
    • Process improvement
    • Quality
    • Workflow

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
    • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
    • Gastroenterology
    • Urology

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