ASTRO and VisionTree Announce Online Certification Tools.ASTRO and VisionTree Announce Beta Rollout of Online Individual Physician Practice Quality Improvement Modules FAIRFAX, Va. -- The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology announced that it will use VisionTree Software, Inc. (www.visiontree.com) to rollout their Maintenance of Certification (MOC MOC See Market on Close. ) Practice Quality Improvement (PQI PQI Paint Quality Institute PQI Power Quotient International Co, Ltd PQI Print Quality Improvement (Canon cameras) PQI Presque Isle, ME, USA (Airport Code) PQI Pavement Quality Index ) program as part of continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). and certification for its more than 8,500 members. The certification program will help radiation oncologists radiation oncologist Radiation therapist A radiologist specialized in using radioactive substances and x-rays to treat tumors and CA; an oncologist who uses various formats of radiation to manage CA Salary ± $200K. See Oncologist. provide valid data on individual physician quality and improved outcomes as well as foster the continuing scholarships required for professional excellence in the practice of medicine. PQI focuses specifically on improving aspects of patient care and clinical and operational processes that will result in an improved experience for the patient. ASTRO and VisionTree showcased the VisionTree Outcomes Online program at ASTRO's 48th Annual Meeting November 5-9, 2006, in Philadelphia. A demonstration of the system will be available on ASTRO's website at www.astro.org, in early 2007. During 2007, ASTRO will work with key cancer treatment centers to begin collecting baseline aggregate data from members that will be used to further develop the PQI module for the MOC program. "ASTRO is committed to helping our physician members continue to refine and improve the skills they use treating cancer patients," said Laura I. Thevenot, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ASTRO. "We look forward to working with VisionTree as we launch our PQI program. The program has already been tentatively approved by the American Board of Radiology." "The PQI tool that VisionTree is helping ASTRO launch Astro Launch is one of many 7" EPs Man or Astro-man? released in 1994.[1] It was released on Estrus Records on clear orange vinyl and black vinyl.[2] is an important part of Maintenance of Certification, which is required of physicians with time-limited certificates," said Kathy Thomas, Senior Director of Education at ASTRO. "VisionTree's expertise is helping us create the best product possible for our members." The ASTRO Annual Meeting is the premier educational and scientific event for radiation oncology radiation oncology n. The branch of radiology that deals with the use of ionizing radiation to treat cancers. radiation oncology professionals. For more than 40 years, ASTRO has been bringing radiation oncology professionals together to provide them with quality continuing medical education continuing medical education See CME. and to showcase the latest technologies in cancer treatment and care. About the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology ASTRO is the largest radiation oncology society in the world, with more than 8,500 members who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies. As the leading organization in radiation oncology, biology and physics, the Society is dedicated to the advancement of the practice of radiation oncology by promoting excellence in patient care, providing opportunities for educational and professional development, promoting research and disseminating research results and representing radiation oncology in a rapidly evolving socioeconomic healthcare environment. About VisionTree Software VisionTree is the leader in web-based, patient-centric data collection and health management solutions. VisionTree[R] Outcomes Online integrates with legacy EMR (ElectroMagnetic Radiation) The emanation of energy from everything in the universe. Although the EMR from electrical and electronic devices is typically measured for practical, every-day situations, every object, including humans, emanates energy. systems to capture and aggregate claims-based and process measures for healthcare organizations and societies for Maintenance of Certification, meeting P4P P4P Pay for Performance (Medicare) P4P Proactive Network Provider Participation for P2P guidelines and reporting under HR 6111. VisionTree Healthcare Online is a patient health management system that delivers increased productivity and improved patient workflow processes through integrated electronic documentation and communication. VisionTree's customer base consists of leading academic institutions and healthcare organizations across the country. For more information, visit www.visiontree.com. |
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