Rachel O. McEachern MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Brandi Tamara Nicholson MD, Abstract Co-Author: Stockholder, Hologic, Inc

Carrie Margaret Rochman MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jennifer A. Harvey MD, Abstract Co-Author: Researcher, Hologic, Inc Researcher, VuCOMP, Inc Researcher, Volpara Solutions, Ltd Shareholder, Volpara Solutions, Ltd Shareholder, Hologic, Inc

Heather Renee Peppard MD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Siemens AG Research Grant, Hologic, Inc

The medical audit in mammography is an established method to evaluate mammographic quality and accuracy of interpretation under Mammography Quality Standard Act (MQSA). The purpose of this exhibit is: • Define key components of mammography performance measures • Review updated performance benchmarks in published literature • Discuss how to use the data to identify both strengths and areas of improvement in an individual’s performance • Demonstrate potential impact of analysis of audit data as teaching tool for identification of key parameters to improve performance    

Review major components of standard performance measures, data collection and analysis involved in an individual mammography medical audit Discuss analysis of data utilizing case examples of sample radiologist data to address performance measures in 3 practical key components of screening mammography:  1. Is the cancer detection rate optimal? 2. Are these cancers identified within an acceptable range of recalls and biopsies (i.e. false positives)? 3. Are a large proportion of these cancers identified when small and lymph node negative? Address potential improvement strategies using interactive example audit performance measures based allowing participants to better understand mammography audit information and implications for improvement    

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McEachern, R, Nicholson, B, Rochman, C, Harvey, J, Peppard, H, Understanding your Mammography Medical Audit: An Interactive Quiz Focusing on What Residents and Radiologists Need to Know to Improve their Mammography Practice.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14005764.html