Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Physics Officer Provide Experience and Continuity to RadSite’s Accreditation Mission

RadSite, a leading accrediting organization promoting performance and quality-based imaging practices, is proud to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of two of its key leaders:  Eliot Siegel, MD, and Phil Patton PhD, CHP, DABR, DABSNM.

In 2012, Dr. Siegel and Dr. Patton were both hired to help lead RadSite and finalize the development of several accreditation programs for advanced diagnostic imaging (ADI) pursuant to the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Provider Act of 2008 (MIPPA). Dr. Siegel serves as RadSite’s Chief Strategy Officer and Chair of RadSite’s Standards Committee. Dr. Patton serves as RadSite’s Chief Physics Officer and oversees RadSite’s physics standards and the technical assessment during the accreditation review process. Both are nationally recognized thought leaders in advanced diagnostic imaging.

“It has been and continues to be an honor to support RadSite’s quality-based mission over the past decade,” notes Dr. Siegel. “We have created a dynamic accreditation experience with feedback loops to improve imaging suppliers’ workflows. RadSite continues to work closely with the standards committee with input from public and private payers to update and refine our standards, as clinical practice and information technology changes at a rapid pace as well as adopting to the major challenges associated with the pandemic.” Dr. Siegel is an internationally recognized radiologist who serves as Professor and Vice Chair of research information systems at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, as well as chief of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine for the VA Maryland Healthcare System.

“The RadSite accreditation review process provides an important opportunity to optimize the physics testing, assessment, and reporting process with over 1,000 ADI locations accredited by RadSite,” adds Dr. Patton. “State requirements often vary from one jurisdiction to the next, and RadSite has established clear national standards to help ensure that imaging systems remain properly calibrated in a wide range of clinical settings.” Dr. Patton also serves as President and CEO of LBT Radiation Physics Consulting, Ltd. He is a licensed medical physicist, a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology, and a Diplomat of the American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine – among other accomplishments.

“Both Dr. Siegel and Dr. Patton are essential team members who support RadSite’s accreditation mission and learning-based culture,” notes Garry Carneal, RadSite’s President and CEO. “They both provide strategic guidance and also can connect with applicants during the accreditation review process. They help explain RadSite’s standards and related requirements with the ultimate goal of improving patient care.”

RadSite’s accreditation programs cover all ADI modalities including CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine (such as PET and SPECT) imaging exams. RadSite now offers five accreditation programs:

  • Computed Tomography (CT) ADI, version 3.3
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) ADI, version 3.3
  • Nuclear Medicine (NucMed) ADI, version 3.3 (including SPECT and PET)
  • Dental Cone Beam CT ADI, version 1.1
  • Medical Cone Beam CT ADI, version 1.1

To learn more about RadSite, visit www.radsitequality.com or call us at 410 440-6007. Click here to learn more about RadSite’s upcoming and previous webinars.

About RadSite™

Founded in 2005, RadSite’s mission is to promote performance and quality-based practices for imaging systems across the U.S. and its territories. RadSite is recognized by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as an official accreditation organization under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008. RadSite also is recognized by over 300 payers and has accredited over 1,000 imaging suppliers. RadSite’s programs help assess, track, and report imaging trends to enhance imaging procedures and outcomes. RadSite also offers educational programs, publishes issue briefs, and underwrites research on a complimentary basis to raise awareness of patient safety issues and to promote best practices. The organization is governed by an independent advisory board and committee system, which is open to a wide range of volunteers to ensure transparency and accountability. To learn more about RadSite, please contact us at (443) 440-6007 or info@radsitequality.com.