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CMS Clarifies eCQM Compliance: Hospitals Have a Choice
Introduction On January 30, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an official statement clarifying that hospitals are not required to use any specific vendor’s software for compliance with the Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography in Adults eCQM. From the beginning, the measure specifications never mandated…

Olav Christianson, MS, DABR
VP, Clinical Strategy • Imalogix
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Illuminating Pediatric Imaging: The Emergence of Photon Counting in Computed Tomography
Introduction In the realm of medical imaging, the quest for safer and more effective techniques has led to significant advancements. One such innovation is the integration of photon counting technology into computed tomography (CT) scanners. Photon counting CT (PCCT) is a promising development that offers numerous advantages over traditional CT imaging, particularly in pediatric care.…

David Steigerwalt, MS, CNMT

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Proactive Monitoring: Ensuring Data Integrity and Operational Efficiency in Radiology
Introduction Interruptions in data transmission can have profound impacts on patient care and compliance with health standards. Imalogix addresses these challenges with a dynamic and responsive approach, powered by an advanced true cloud infrastructure. This environment allows for faster innovation, enhanced flexibility and agility, increased reliability, and automatic updates. Unlike traditional on-premises systems that primarily…

James Armbruster

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Revolutionizing Radiology with Imalogix’s Innovative Cloud Platform
Introduction This article explores Imalogix’s innovative cloud solutions in radiology, highlighting our advanced multi-tenant architecture, seamless cloud updates and proactive monitoring. Discover how we enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in radiology practices. Understanding the difference between ‘True Cloud’ computing and on-premises or cloud-hosted solutions is crucial when considering radiology software options. Imalogix’s multi-tenant…

John Heil

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CMS ExRAD eCQM: Regulatory History and Current Status
Updated May 2026 The Problem It Was Meant to Solve With more than 90 million CT scans performed annually in the United States, studies have consistently shown wide and often unexplained variation in the radiation doses used to perform these exams. At the same time, inadequate image quality can lead to missed diagnoses, delayed treatment,…
Christopher St. John

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Advancing Healthcare Excellence Via Data Science in 2024
Introduction As we embark upon a new year, the Data Science group at Imalogix is excited to reaffirm our commitment to empowering healthcare excellence through cutting-edge innovation and transformative solutions. In 2024, we envision a future where data plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient outcomes, streamlining operations, and driving unprecedented advancement in healthcare. Our…

Kyle Seid

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A New Vision for Image Quality in Radiology
Introduction In the last decade, radiology has seen a focus on reducing radiation doses, resulting in less radiation exposure for patients, even with an increased number of exams. However, this progress raises a critical question: might an obsessive reduction of dose compromise the quality and diagnostic utility of the images? What is Image Quality? Image…

Dr. Ehsan Samei, PhD, DABR, FAAPM, FSPIE, FAIMBE, FIOMP, FACR
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