Positive predictive value (PPV) is a tool used by most mammography facilities to help gauge quality and monitor the performance of interpreting physicians. But calculating PPV can be confusing and difficult. A few simple steps can help you calculate PPV properly and, in doing so, make your data more useful.
The current medical outcomes audits mandated by MQSA do not require mammography facilities to calculate any specific performance statistics.
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