Newswise — Reston, VA — The Radiology Support, Communication and Alignment Network™ (R-SCAN) new website presents an excellent opportunity to support health care providers in transitioning to value-based payment models. The R-SCAN portal (rscan.org) provides resources to connect radiologists and referring clinicians, focus conversations on imaging appropriateness, get familiar with clinical decision support and document improvements over time.
“R-SCAN assists radiologists in demonstrating the value they bring to patient care, a major focus of Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act’s (MACRA’s) value-based payment structures, which will significantly impact how radiologists are paid,” said Max Wintermark, MD, clinical adviser of the American College of Radiology’s R-SCAN opportunity. “Reimbursement is increasingly directly linked to providing concrete data that demonstrate the radiologist’s role in delivering better patient care at lower costs,” he added.
“R-SCAN participation provides an enormous opportunity for radiologists, working with referring health care professionals, to lead medicine in making significant change that positively impacts patients and promotes cost-efficient care,” said ACR’s chief executive officer William T. Thorwarth Jr., MD, FACR. “This program aligns with the ACR Imaging 3.0™ initiative in which radiologists help referring providers select the best imaging exam, help patients avoid unwarranted testing, reduce errors and improve quality and safety,” he noted.
Radiology participants who sign up for R-SCAN with their referring providers are guided by a step-by-step plan to improve the ordering of imaging exams based on Choosing Wisely® recommendations. Participants also gain free online access to a customized version of the ACR Select™ clinical decision support tool, the Web-based version of the complete ACR Appropriateness Criteria®. Using these tools, individuals can improve the appropriateness of exams ordered and create project reports useful for implementing and quantifying changes. Participation also offers radiologists the opportunity to earn American Board of Radiology-approved Maintenance of Certification Part 4 credit; CME credits are also available both for radiologists and for referring physicians.
Visit R-SCAN’s website to learn more about the program. Registration is open for a Dec. 16 Introduction to R-SCAN webinar. R-SCAN is funded through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Transforming Clinical Practices Initiative. The ACR is one of 10 medical societies nationwide awarded a Support and Alignment Network grant to support clinicians in the transition to value-based care.
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About the American College of RadiologyThe American College of Radiology (ACR), founded in 1924, is a professional medical society dedicated to serving patients and society by empowering radiology professionals to advance the practice, science and professions of radiological care. ACR has more than 37,000 members, with 54 state chapters representing all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada and the Council of Affiliated Regional Radiation Oncology Societies.
To arrange an interview with any ACR member, please contact Shawn Farley at 703-648-8936, Maryann Verrillo at 703-390-9822 or email [email protected].
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