Quality Metrics and Data-Driven Improvement (2026)-Linking Quality Metrics to Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction

Linking Quality Metrics to Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction

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The speaker argues that radiology quality should be linked to patient outcomes, not just technical measures. He reviews common satisfaction tools like HCAHPS and Press Ganey, then explains that patients experience imaging as part of a care journey, valuing communication, access, comfort, safety, and faster diagnosis. He describes process and outcome metrics across the imaging cycle and highlights studies showing better staff communication can improve satisfaction. He also distinguishes imaging with strong outcome links, like mammography, stroke imaging, and lung cancer screening, from areas with unclear benefit, such as lumbar spine MRI and some coronary CTA use.

Keywords

radiology quality

patient outcomes

patient satisfaction

imaging communication

outcome metrics