MedInformatix RIS' ability to support a virtually limitless number of input fields while generating highly readable reports was instrumental in enabling Epic to achieve its perfect MQSA score. "The inspector said that our mammography reports were the most thorough and best organized she had seen," Griffith said, referring to MedInformatix RIS' highly visual report format that's fully legible regardless of the number of information fields incorporated into the database.

MQSA guidelines, Griffith noted, are black-and-white. "You might have slight variations from inspector to inspector, but requirements for a passing grade are static." To earn a passing MQSA grade, radiology practices must provide mammography patients with:

"Lay," or written reports in easy to understand language;A complaint mechanism whereby there is a clear process for addressing concerns; and,The ability to obtain original, as opposed to copies of mammograms when needed.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services accepts MQSA certification as evidence of compliance with mammography quality standards. Only radiology facilities with a current MQSA certificate are eligible to receive Medicare and Medicaid payment for screening and diagnostic mammography.

"Apart from helping us attain a perfect MQSA score, MedInformatix is quick to support new operating systems like Windows 7, which further enhances the RIS system's value," Griffith said. "Other vendors take much longer to adopt useful system enhancements. Our practice benefits from MedInformatix's proactive approach."  

SOURCE MedInformatix, Inc.