From the 2019 HVPAA National Conference Dr. Sarah Snow (UCLA Health/David Geffen School of Medicine), Dr. Jonathan Barthelet (UCLA Health/David Geffen School of Medicine), Dr. Caleb Wilson (UCLA Health/David Geffen School of Medicine), Dr. Sun Yoo (UCLA Health/David...
Improving Appropriateness of Diagnostic or Screening Services
Reducing inappropriate use of echocardiography in children: screening heart murmurs with an AI-enabled stethoscope
From the 2019 HVPAA National Conference Ms. Christine Kuryla (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine), Dr. Christopher Golden (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine), Dr. Julia Kim (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine), Dr. Michael Crocetti (Johns...
Reduction in Inappropriate C. difficile Testing through Just-in-Time Education upon Order Entry
From the 2019 HVPAA National Conference Dr. Amy Slenker (Lehigh Valley Health Network), Dr. Matthew Miller (Lehigh Valley Health Network), Mr. Joshua Rosentel (Lehigh Valley Health Network) Background C. difficile infection is one of the most common...
Using the HVPAA blueprint to eliminate Creatine Kinase–Myocardial Band Testing at a teaching hospital
From the 2019 HVPAA National Conference Dr. Haakon Lindekliev (University Hospital of North Norway), Dr. Einar Bugge (University Hospital of North Norway), Ms. Lisbeth Hansen (University Hospital of North Norway) Background Cardiac biomarkers are used to diagnose...
Appropriate Utilization of Echocardiography in Syncope
From the 2019 HVPAA National Conference Dr. Gina Hurng (Drexel University College of Medicine), Dr. Willis Ko (Drexel University College of Medicine), Dr. Kevin Gu (Drexel University College of Medicine), Dr. Kevin D'mello (Drexel University College of Medicine), Dr....
Implementation of American Heart Association Recommendations as Part of Sport Physical Examination to Eliminate Unnecessary Cardiovascular Testing – A Value-Based Quality Improvement Initiative
From the 2019 HVPAA National Conference Dr. Sharef Al-Mulaabed (Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center), Dr. Hetal Tangal (Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center), Dr. Husna Siddique (Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center), Dr. Joseph Mahgerefteh...
Clinical Redesign: MRSA Optimization
From the 2019 HVPAA National Conference Ms. Crystal Clemons (Yale New Haven Health), Dr. Sonali Advani (Yale University), Mr. Michael Aniskiewicz (Yale New Haven Health), Dr. Brittany Branson (Yale University), Ms. Piper Brien (Yale New Haven Health), Ms. Cheryl...
RePROgramming the BNP
From the 2019 HVPAA National Conference Dr. Victor Chun (University of California, San Diego), Dr. Joseph Ryan (University of California, San Diego), Dr. Reema Patel (University of California, San Diego), Dr. Mary Brooks (University of California, San Diego), Dr....
Optimizing Implementation of Clinical Decision Support with ACR Select for Advanced Imaging Studies
From the 2019 HVPAA National Conference Dr. John Heymann (University of Texas Medical Branch) Background With PAMA soon to be necessitating AUC consultation for Medicare reimbursement for advanced imaging studies, understanding how best to implement the various qCDSM...
Osteoporosis Screening in a Resident-Driven Clinic of a Large Academic Hospital. Do we know enough?
From the 2019 HVPAA National Conference Dr. Anam Umar (Morehouse School of Medicine), Dr. Titilope Olanipekun (Morehouse School of Medicine), Dr. Chelsy Harris (Morehouse School of Medicine), Dr. Hiu Sze Kwong (Morehouse School of Medicine), Dr. Muhammad Bilal...
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