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Follow on Google News | Pinnacle ENT Associates, LLC Granted Esteemed CT Accreditation by the IACAccreditation Marks Quality Care and Compliance with National Standards for Early Detection Procedures
Computed Tomography (CT) is a highly regarded diagnostic imaging tool due to its ability to detect minute differences in tissue as well as its multiplanar reformatted imaging capabilities. A CT Accreditation by the IAC is a "sealofapproval" The IAC grants accreditation only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards through a comprehensive application process including detailed case study review. “To receive this accreditation, PENTA underwent a comprehensive application process including a thorough review of our operations and technical components,” Early detection of life threatening conditions and other diseases is possible through the use of CT procedures performed within hospitals, outpatient centers and physicians' offices. The skill of the CT technologist, equipment used, background knowledge of the interpreting physician and quality assurance measures are also critical components to quality patient testing. About IAC Accreditation IAC accreditation is widely respected within the medical community, as illustrated by the support of the national medical societies related to CT, which include physicians, technologists and physicists. CT accreditation is required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and in some cases by private insurers. However, patients should remain vigilant in making sure that their CT procedures are performed within accredited facilities, because for some facilities it remains a voluntary process. About Pinnacle ENT Associates, LLC PENTA has 20 physicians in 17 office locations in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia, counties. PENTA is the largest and most comprehensive Adult and Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat, Allergy and Audiology practice in Greater Philadelphia. For more information, visit www.pentadocs.com. End
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