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PenTips #100 – Expanded Worklist Features
PenRad’s MIS worklist has added features for filtering, sorting, color coding, radiologist assignment and AutoNext selection of exams. When My Exams is selected from the Filter By selector, only active and/or assigned exams are displayed for primary and/or additional reads. Assigning exams to a radiologist can be done in a batch mode or by…
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PenTips #99 – Risk and Density Assessment, Automated Ultrasound, Compass Update
RISK ASSESSMENT TOOLS With PenRad MIS, many clients use the built-in real-time risk assessment tools and the expanded risk assessment package integrated with Hughes RiskApps™ for qualifying patients into high risk screening programs for additional studies (i.e. breast MRI and BRCA testing). For many clients, utilization of the risk assessment tools has yielded a…
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PenTips #98 – Patient Density Notification Financial Incentives Interpretation Location
TISSUE DENSITY PATIENT NOTIFICATION Various clients have state laws that require notification to patients regarding their breast density. Connecticut already requires alternate imaging messaging when a patient’s mammogram indicates dense tissue. Texas recently passed “Henda’s Law” which will take effect September 1, 2011 that requires breast density to be communicated to patients. Other states…
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PenTips #97 – Risk Factor Assessment and Density
PenRad MIS internally integrates the code for various risk model engines; the NCI/NSABP BCRA is most commonly used for patients and referring physicians because it is readily available on the Internet. Learn more: www.cancer.gov/bcrisktool/ PenRad MIS displays real-time risk values on the Examination and Patient Risk screens; values can be automatically incorporated into the…