Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Solo practice management: value of a computerized reporting system

K T Dockray

    AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
    |June 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new computerized radiology reporting system using acronyms and eponyms significantly reduced transcription delays and errors. This system improved efficiency, accuracy, and billing for a solo practice, demonstrating its cost-effectiveness.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Contingency plans for Y2K problems.

    AJR. American journal of roentgenology·1999
    Same author

    Software for nervous teachers.

    AJR. American journal of roentgenology·1999
    Same author

    Using a computer to track image quality and diagnostic error.

    AJR. American journal of roentgenology·1997
    Same author

    How I became my own transcriptionist.

    Journal (American Association for Medical Transcription)·1991
    Same author

    Preferred treatment for urinary ascites in newborns: a report of the eighteenth survivor and a review of therapy for those living and dead.

    The Journal of urology·1974
    Same author

    Computerized operation in the diagnostic radiology department.

    The American journal of roentgenology, radium therapy, and nuclear medicine·1970

    Area of Science:

    • Radiology Informatics
    • Medical Practice Management
    • Health Information Technology

    Background:

    • Traditional radiology reporting systems face challenges with transcription delays, slow report delivery, and billing inefficiencies.
    • Solo radiology practices covering multiple community hospitals require streamlined workflows for improved outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a computerized reporting system utilizing keyed entry of acronyms and eponyms.
    • To enhance practice outcomes, quality assessment, continuing medical education, and billing efficiency in a solo radiology practice.

    Main Methods:

    • A custom computer program with 31,000 lines of code was developed over 10 years.
    • The system was applied to 100,000 imaging procedures, using acronyms/eponyms to trigger immediate report text printing.
    • Integrated features allowed real-time review of old reports, patient history, and medical literature to prevent errors.

    Main Results:

    • Reduced typing strokes by 84% and report generation time to 1 minute.
    • Decreased reporting errors and diagnostic oversights by 50%.
    • Reduced billing labor by 50% and eliminated lost charges; facilitated rapid report transmission to remote facilities.

    Conclusions:

    • A computerized reporting and messaging system based on acronyms and eponyms is time- and cost-effective for solo radiology practices.
    • The system can be modified using a programmable relational database for educational, quality improvement, and billing functions.

    Related Experiment Videos