Embedding imaging access links in MyChart portals significantly reduces manual workload for radiologists and increases patient engagement.
Key Details
- 1Study presented at SIIM 2026 by Emory University researchers.
- 2Patient-facing imaging access link within MyChart improved workflow efficiency and lowered institutional costs.
- 3Monthly MyChart activations rose from 18,000 to 41,000–44,000 after implementation.
- 4Patient-initiated image requests dropped by 40%–50% (from 1,527 to 728–932 per month).
- 5Query-retrieve–based image exchanges increased from 55 to 180 per month.
- 6Approach is compliant with the 21st Century Cures Act.
Why It Matters
This digital workflow substantially alleviates administrative burden on radiologists while empowering patients with timely image access, supporting compliance with federal patient information access mandates. Adopting such solutions may also reduce unnecessary repeat imaging and associated costs.
Source
AuntMinnie
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