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PenTips #187 – Diagnostic and Screening Letter Options
Diagnostic, Screening and Procedure Patient Exam Letter Options A request came to expand the patient exam letters into a hierarchy that further refines letters based on screening and diagnostic imaging exams, in addition to birads filtering. Letter hierarchy can compliment communication to patient in person, and specific letters sets for procedures. Screening diagnostic hierarchy suppresses…
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PenTips #186 – Breast Density Risk Calculation
Tyrer Cuzick risk assessment with breast density during exam Modified system as breast density is changed during mammo exam to re-calculate Tyrer Cuzick 8.0 values. This modification offers current risk values based current mammography density. Previously, tissue density values influencing Tyrer Cuzick calculation where derived from last exam density. Changing the breast density value, updates…
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PenTips #185 – Additions to Version 7
Version 7 Supplements Based on site feedback, upcoming regulation items, and the “if we only had”, we added additional options. Added Genetic Assessment Module that computes eligibly and can insert information into exam and patient exam letter based on 4 models; NCCN and NCCN extended, Medicare, and custom preliminary screening. Added Patient History form that…
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PenTips #184 – PenRad and PenTrac Quick Read Upgrade
PENRAD AND PENTRAC VERSION 7.0 UPGRADE – Quick Read The following includes additions and requests from our users. *Download this information by clicking on the “Download PenTip” at the bottom of the page. If you would like to learn more about the PenRad/PenTrac Upgrade, contact us today! ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Updated administrative reports based help, and individual report…
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PenTips #183 – PenRad and PenTrac Itemized Upgrade
PENRAD AND PENTRAC VERSION 7.0 UPGRADE Itemized Release Notes. The following includes additions and requests from our users. *Download this information by clicking on the “Download PenTip” at the bottom of the page. If you would like to learn more about the PenRad/PenTrac Upgrade, contact us today! ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Added restricted report option allowing staff to…
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PenTips #182 – PenRad and PenTrac Options and Worksheet
Dear Valued Customer, Our 7.0 upgrade reflects more enhancements then all of our past upgrades combined. These changes enhance workflow, productivity, efficiency and economics. Requested items are included as well. We have added PenRad’s FAQ portal for tech support solutions and to our customer portal the latest PenTips, (www.PenRadFAQ.desk.com) and (https://penrad.com/customer-portal/) For those using PenLung…
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PenTips #181 – PenLung Detailed Upgrade with Worksheet
PENLUNG VERSION 7.0 UPGRADE Itemized release notes below and worksheet is provided in the pdf at the bottom of this page. If you are interested in the PenLung upgrade training, contact us today! LUNG UPGRADE As LungRads has evolved, so have the requirements of the registry. Below is a high level view of some of…
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PenTips #180 – EQUIP MQSA Tracking
EQUIP MQSA tracking system With the EQUIP regulation, MQSA requires evaluation of mammography image quality, record when action required and then track the resolution action. PenRad’s EQUIP module facilitates evaluation during exam interpretation or in batch evaluation of historical images. PenRad’s unique review goal and resolution system by technologist verifies compliance. Goals can be applied…
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PenTips #179 – Restrictive Recalls
Restricted Recall option Added option to suppress non-applicable recall interval selectors. It uses a combination of recall interval patterns based on imaging exam type (screening or diagnostic) and Birads, a recall interval pattern for procedures, and recall pattern for combination of exams types. PenRad has a series of imaging exam modifiers to indicate if the…
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PenTips #178 – Documents to File, Portal and PACS, and Cryptographic Notarization
Sent Documents to Files, Portal, and PACS, and Cryptographic Notarization Several options were added to facilitate sending correspondences to facility’s portal and document archival. This includes patient exam letter, patient recall/reminder letters, patient appointment letter, custom write letters, and the narrative report. Each correspondence type may have separate directory destination, and custom file naming with…