Internists: Join R-SCAN to Optimize Medical Imaging and Earn CME, MOC Credit

Washington, DC — Internists certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) can now earn Practice Assessment Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credit and optimize medical imaging care by participating in theAmerican College of Radiology (ACR)Radiology Support, Communication and Alignment Network™ (R-SCAN) program. Through R-SCAN, internists collaborate with radiologists to select a topic from the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely® campaign for which there is potential toreduce unwarranted imaging and promote important discussions between clinicians and patients about what care is appropriate. Clinicians also work together to implement an educational program, including materials offering continuing medical education (CME) credits, to determine if an imaging exam is needed and, if so, to select the appropriate exam.“By collaborating with the American Board of Internal Medicine, we strengthen the team-based patient care approach between radiologists and internists, leading medicine in making significant change that positively impacts patients and promotes evidence-based and cost-efficient care,” saidWilliam T. Thorwarth Jr., MD, FACR, ACR chief executive officer (CEO). The R-SCAN activity is approved by ABIM’s Approved Quality Improvement (AQI) Program, allowing ABIM board-certified physicians to earn 20 Practice Assessment MOC points and Patient Safety MOC credit to improve the quality of patient care in their practice w...
Source: American College of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: news