R 333.5611
R 333.5611 Contracts for technical evaluation.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 333.5611
Rule 611. (1) In evaluating clinical image quality and acceptability for mammography
authorization, upon receipt of the information required in R 333.5610(1)(e), the
department may enter into any necessary contracts with mammography experts, submit
the images to those experts for technical evaluation, and rely upon their expert evaluation
in arriving at a department conclusion regarding image quality and acceptability in terms
of granting or not granting mammography authorization.
(2) Technical parameters that are used in evaluating clinical image quality and
acceptability pursuant to subrule (1) of this rule shall include judgments of all of the
following:
(a) Positioning.
(b) Compression.
(c) Radiation exposure and dose level.
(d) Sharpness.
(e) Contrast.
(f) Noise.
(g) Exam identification.
(h) Artifacts.