10122 - Toward Evidence-based Decisions in Diagnostic Radiology: A Research and Rating Process for Multiple Decision-makers

Course Directors

Daniel A. Ollendorf, Ph.D., Institute for Clinical and Economic Review
Janie M. Lee, M.D., University of Washington School of Medicine
C. Craig Blackmore, M.D., MPH, Virginia Mason Medical Center

Description

Utilization of diagnostic imaging tests and development of evidence-based guidelines, reviews, and other materials have both undergone substantial growth in recent years. However, the proliferation of evidence-based information has not translated into universal deployment of medical and coverage policy for diagnostic imaging that is similarly evidence-based. One possible reason is the failure of those institutions generating evidence-based information to format findings in an accessible manner for all relevant stakeholders. The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) has developed a simple and transparent method for rating evidence that is accessible to clinicians, patients, payers, and other policymakers. This course describes this process in relation to three imaging-based examples (computed tomography colonography, coronary computed tomographic angiography, and positron emission tomography for dementia neuropathology). The issues raised, controversies considered, and use of the ratings in setting policy are discussed in relation to each example.

Credits

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Opus Medicus designates this Internet enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Credits

In addition to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, Opus Medicus designates this course for Specialty Board MOC Program Credits:

1.25 ABIM MOC Points1

Accreditation Statement

Opus Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Tuition Fees

Course: Free
Credits: $32.50

Course Dates

Last Review Date: 06-Jun-2024
Expiration Date: 06-Jun-2027

Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be familiar with:

1. The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) method for rating diagnostic evidence.

2. Imaging-based examples of how the ICER method is applied.

Topics

1. The ICER Approach

2. Case Studies Utilizing the ICER Rating Approach

- computed tomography colonography

- coronary computed tomographic angiography

- positron emission tomography for dementia neuropathology

3. Conclusions

American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) / Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Competencies

☑  Medical Knowledge (MK)
☑  Systems-Based Practice (SBP)

Financial Relationship Disclosure and Content Attestation

Daniel A. Ollendorf, MPH, C. Craig Blackmore, MD, and Janie M. Lee, MD, attest that they have no financial relationships with commercial entities offering healthcare related products and/or services. Steven R. Tahan, MD, Education Committee Chair, attests that commercial entities with which he has relationships do not offer healthcare related products or services relevant to the content of this course. No other person who has provided content for or who can influence the content of this course has disclosed financial relationships with commercial entities that offer healthcare-related products or services relevant to the course content.

There has been no commercial support for this course.

Supported Computer Hardware and Software Configurations2

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1. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.25 MOC points for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program, in addition to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of AMA PRA Category 1 credits claimed for the activity. Immediately upon course completion, Opus Medicus will submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

2. The course may also be viewable on other client computing platforms that comply with Internet standards. If you experience technical problems that prevent you from viewing the course, we will promptly issue a full refund upon request.