Radloop 2.0.5

Review of Radloop: Streamlining Radiology Report Workflow

The Radloop application significantly enhances the workflow surrounding radiology reports by automatically identifying follow-up recommendations made by radiologists. By facilitating direct communication between radiologists and referrers, Radloop delivers final reports seamlessly to referrers' mobile devices and desktop computers through its web platform. This efficiency allows referrers to easily accept, decline, modify, or defer recommendations provided by the radiologist. When a recommendation is accepted, a signed order is generated and distributed to both the referrer’s and radiologist’s offices, enabling coordinated scheduling of necessary examinations.

Data Tracking Capabilities

Radloop effectively tracks follow-up recommendations, contributing to a more efficient closing of the loop from final reports. It is noteworthy that radiologists make follow-up imaging recommendations in 12% of reports; however, while 91% of those recommendations are accepted by referrers, a concerning 26% of follow-up examinations remain unperformed. The application equips both radiologists and referrers with robust tools to streamline and optimize the follow-up process, ultimately reducing the percentage of missed examinations.

Risk Mitigation

The comprehensive features of Radloop also play a pivotal role in minimizing exposure and risk for radiologists. In the U.S., inadequate communication of results by radiologists ranks as the third leading cause of litigation against them. By emphasizing report recommendations, Radloop ensures effective communication of results, thereby enhancing the referrer’s capacity to take appropriate action on behalf of patients. This application serves as a bridge that addresses existing communication gaps among radiologists, referrers, and patients.

Revenue Enhancement Potential

Furthermore, the automated tracking of recommendations presented in Radloop can lead to increased revenue through diligent follow-up processes. Practices can readily estimate lost revenue from unexecuted follow-up recommendations and explore opportunities for recapturing this income.