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Applications of process improvement techniques to improve workflow in abdominal imaging

Abdominal Radiology volume 41, pages 405–415 (2016)Cite this article

Abstract

Major changes in the management and funding of healthcare are underway that will markedly change the way radiology studies will be reimbursed. The result will be the need to deliver radiology services in a highly efficient manner while maintaining quality. The science of process improvement provides a practical approach to improve the processes utilized in radiology. This article will address in a step-by-step manner how to implement process improvement techniques to improve workflow in abdominal imaging.

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Eric P. Tamm has received a research grant from General Electric.

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This study was funded by the NIH/NCI under award number P30CA016672.

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Tamm, E.P. Applications of process improvement techniques to improve workflow in abdominal imaging. Abdom Radiol 41, 405–415 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-015-0555-0

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Keywords

  • Practice quality improvement
  • Abdominal radiology
  • Process improvement
  • Workflow
  • Quality