1. Outpatients with low back pain who had an MRI without trying recommended treatments first, such as physical therapy
If a number is high, it may mean the facility is doing too many unnecessary MRIs for low back pain.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
30.0%
State Average
34.7%
National Average
32.7%
Patient sample size: 90.
2. Outpatients who had a follow-up mammogram or ultrasound within 45 days after a screening mammogram
A number that is much lower than 8% may mean there's not enough follow-up. A number much higher than 14% may mean there's too much unnecessary follow-up.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
3.9%
State Average
8.2%
National Average
8.4%
Patient sample size: 819.
3. Outpatient CT scans of the abdomen that were "combination" (double) scans
The range for this measure is 0 to 1. A number very close to 1 may mean that too many patients are being given a double scan when a single scan is all they need.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
0.03
State Average
0.33
National Average
0.19
Patient sample size: 868.
4. Outpatient CT scans of the chest that were "combination" (double) scans
The range for this measure is 0 to 1. A number very close to 1 may mean that too many patients are being given a double scan when a single scan is all they need.
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
0.01
State Average
0.10
National Average
0.05
Patient sample size: 432.
