Roundtable of experts to discuss key trends impacting Computed Tomography imaging.
Annapolis, MD, October 6, 2022 —RadSite™, a leading accrediting organization promoting performance and quality-based imaging practices, is announcing the first of its fall webinar series focusing on emerging CT trends. The complimentary webinar series will identify and discuss trends that impact advanced diagnostic imaging, including CT, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine (including SPECT/PET). The roundtable format will provide a strong interactive experience, allowing audience members to ask questions of the panel experts and gain their direct insights.
“As the chair of RadSite’s accreditation committee, I have observed important trends that have impacted Computed Tomography imaging practices,” notes Mark Casner, FACHE. “I am looking forward to moderating this dynamic session that will cover many of these changes in the field, which includes strategies to improve the quality and performance of these scans.”
“As one of the largest outpatient imaging practices in the U.S., Akumin is constantly updating its clinical and business workflows based on developments in the CT imaging field,” adds Judy Pirtle, R.T. (R)(CT)(ARRT), Akumin’s Director of Clinical Practice and Radiation Safety Officer. “I am excited to be part of the panel discussion and to dive into some of these trends with patient care being top of mind.”
Here are the details of this complimentary webinar:
Description: Computed Tomography (CT) remains a mainstay of advanced diagnostic imaging in the U.S., with over 80 million estimated CT scans in 2022. This interactive session will focus on emerging CT diagnostic trends including:
- New screening protocols for cancer.
- Imaging system enhancements such as multi-energy CT scanning.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.
- Expanded use of remote technologists.
- Recent radiation protection protocols.
- Reimbursement challenges and opportunities.
- New requirements after the federal “public health emergency” (PHE) declaration ends.
- Update on state and federal regulations (e.g., Medicare’s Appropriate Use Criteria Program).
- Other topics raised by the panel experts.
This session also will highlight recent updates to RadSite’s CT ADI Accreditation Standards, version 3.3.
Moderator: Mark Casner, FACHE, Chief Accreditation Officer, RadSite
Presenters:
- Patrick Browning, MD, MA, MSL, Chief Medical Officer, RadSite; and CA Medical Director, Open MRI Systems Imaging Northern California
- Eliot Siegel, MD, Standards Committee Chair, RadSite; and Professor and Vice Chair at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology
- Judy Pirtle, R.T. (R)(CT)(ARRT), Director of Clinical Practice and Radiation Safety Officer, Akumin
Date and Time: The webinar will take place at 1:00 p.m. (ET), October 19, 2022. Click here to register. After this date, a recording of the webinar will be available.
RadSite is sponsoring several webinars covering a range of advanced diagnostic imaging practices in the coming months. To register for any of the webinars, which all are scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. ET, click on the webinar titles below:
Traditional ADI Webinar Series
Emerging CT Imaging Trends: Evolution in Computed Tomography
- Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Emerging MRI Imaging Trends: Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Tuesday, November 15, 2022
- Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Cone Beam CT Webinar Series
Optimizing Cone Beam CT Physics and QA Testing: Perspectives on Imaging Equipment Calibration
- Thursday, October 27, 2022
Leveraging Point-of-Care Imaging: The Expansion of Cone Beam CT Imaging
- Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Interpreting Cone Beam CT Image Exams: Opportunities and Challenges
- Thursday, December 8, 2022
Selecting the Right Cone Beam CT Imaging System for your Practice: A Buyer’s Checklist
- Wednesday, January 11, 2023
RadSite now offers more than 25 on-demand webinars that address a full range of topics. You can view these webinars either by linking to RadSite’s webinar page or through its YouTube channel. Find out why an expanding number of imaging providers are applying for RadSite accreditation.