Ronald L. Arenson MD, Moderator: Nothing to Disclose

Keith David Hentel MD, MS, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Bibb Allen MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Ramin Khorasani MD, Presenter: Consultant, Medicalis Corp

1) Describe the context (e.g., concerns about inappropriate use of imaging, quality and waste-pre-auth programs, and federal regulations including meaningful use, and promoting evidence based practice) urgency, and future federal requirements for the use of decision support for improving appropriateness of diagnostic imaging. 2) Define decision support, describe attributes of effective decision support and discuss current understanding of impact of CDS on use of imaging. 3) Describe ACR's approach and direction regarding CDS. 4) Describe current gaps, opportunities and future directions in imaging CDS with focus on pending regulations (e.g., quality and sources of evidence, optimal integration into the EHR).

Arenson, R, Hentel, K, Allen, B, Khorasani, R, Special Interest Session: Clinical Decision Support for Imaging: Update on Current State and New Federal Regulations.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14046236.html