A Climate for Change
Since 1984, when office based ultrasounds became an accepted
standard of care, various consumer groups, medical societies and
governmental and insurance based organizations have attempted to establish
regulatory and reporting guidelines for this self-regulated
industry. In 1997, the American College of Radiology and The
Physicians Insurers Association of America published the result
of a "Practice Standards Claims Survey"
[View PDF (828KB)] that found the following
in OB/GYN ultrasound cases:
- Diagnostic errors were observed in more than 80% of the
cases evaluated
- 67% of ultrasound reports were not considered accurate
- 70%+ of suspicious anomalies failed to be accurately documented
This study jump started the movement towards changes in Accreditation,
Billing Reimbursement, Medical Legal Requirements and a clearly
defined standard of care for all ultrasound examinations.
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Sonultra's Commitment to Help
Twenty years of dedicated support to thousands of private
and hospital based ultrasound practitioners is Sonultra's testimonial
to you, your practice and your patients. With the publication
of the ACR/PIAA 1997 study the clinical as well as business aspects
of ultrasound have undergone rapid changes. Navigating these changes
and transitioning your practice towards improved compliance and
improved productivity is what Sonultra is all about.
*PIAA, 1997
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