Predictors of Physician Agreement With Radiologist-Recommended Follow-up Imaging.

Objective: Although recommendations for additional imaging are common in radiology reports, completion of follow-up imaging does not always occur, which could reflect disagreement between radiologist and referring provider. We assessed how frequently referring providers agree with radiologists' follow-up recommendations, reasons for disagreement, and factors associated with radiologist-referring provider agreement.

Methods: This institutional review board-exempt, retrospective study was performed at a large academic center.

Trends in oncological imaging during the COVID-19 pandemic through the vaccination era.

Background: This study examines the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on computed tomography (CT)-based oncologic imaging utilization.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed cancer-related CT scans during four time periods: pre-COVID (1/5/20-3/14/20), COVID peak (3/15/20-5/2/20), post-COVID peak (5/3/20-12/19/20), and vaccination period (12/20/20-10/30/21). We analyzed CTs by imaging indication, setting, and hospital type.

Trends in Academic Productivity Among Radiologists During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Purpose: There is a scarcity of literature examining changes in radiologist research productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current study aimed to investigate changes in academic productivity as measured by publication volume before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: This single-center, retrospective cohort study included the publication data of 216 researchers consisting of associate professors, assistant professors, and professors of radiology.

Predictors of Completion of Clinically Necessary Radiologist-Recommended Follow-Up Imaging: Assessment Using an Automated Closed-Loop Communication and Tracking Tool.

Patients with adverse social determinants of health may be at increased risk of not completing clinically necessary follow-up imaging. The purpose of this study was to use an automated closed-loop communication and tracking tool to identify patient-, referrer-, and imaging-related factors associated with lack of completion of radiologist-recommended follow-up imaging. This retrospective study was performed at a single academic health system.

Cost-effectiveness of a Medical Care Coordination Program for People With HIV in Los Angeles County.

Background: The Los Angeles County (LAC) Division of HIV and STD Programs implemented a medical care coordination (MCC) program to address the medical and psychosocial service needs of people with HIV (PWH) at risk for poor health outcomes.

Methods: Our objective was to evaluate the impact and cost-effectiveness of the MCC program. Using the CEPAC-US model populated with clinical characteristics and costs observed from the MCC program, we projected lifetime clinical and economic outcomes for a cohort of high-risk PWH under 2 strategies: (1) No MCC and (2) a 2-year MCC program.

Barriers to Care and 1-Year Mortality Among Newly Diagnosed HIV-Infected People in Durban, South Africa.

Background: Prompt entry into HIV care is often hindered by personal and structural barriers. Our objective was to evaluate the impact of self-perceived barriers to health care on 1-year mortality among newly diagnosed HIV-infected individuals in Durban, South Africa.

Methods: Before HIV testing at 4 outpatient sites, adults (≥18 years) were surveyed regarding perceived barriers to care including (1) service delivery, (2) financial, (3) personal health perception, (4) logistical, and (5) structural.