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Olga Deshchenko, DOTmed News Reporter | November 10, 2010
The physician enters the clinical indications of a particular patient and RadPort runs the physician's order against its evidence-based guidelines. The system then returns a score ranging from one (low diagnostic utility) to nine (high diagnostic utility). If a physician chooses a low-utility exam option, RadPort offers a superior alternative.
"That process takes about seven to 10 seconds," said Cowsill.
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Nuance is already working with a few facilities in Minnesota that are using RadPort, sites that will be encompassed in the statewide project.
The company is also currently working with providers looking to embed the tool into their EMR systems.
Cowsill, who is a co-founder and chair of the
Imaging e-Ordering Coalition, said all eyes are on Minnesota, as states across the country are looking to emulate the initiative that can cut costs and enhance the appropriateness of diagnostic imaging exams for patients.
By relying on the support-decision tool in ordering HTDI scans, providers save time, cut costs and employ evidence-based guidance in making their decisions.
"It's a zero penalty approach, there's no barrier," said Cowsill. "It's actually educative in nature."
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