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Volpara Health Earns ACR Learning Network Vendor Partner Designation

Volpara Health, a prominent player in the healthcare technology sector, has successfully qualified for the prestigious American College of Radiology (ACR) Learning Network Vendor Partner designation. This significant achievement reflects the company's unwavering commitment to improving medical imaging quality and advancing the fight against breast cancer through innovative technology.

Enhancing Mammogram Quality

The partnership between Volpara Health and the ACR follows the identification of significant opportunities to enhance breast cancer detection rates via optimized mammography positioning. Indeed, inadequate mammogram quality is a critical concern that has been linked to suboptimal positioning during exams. Alarmingly, only 40-50% of mammograms performed across various health systems meet the ACR's strict positioning criteria.

Through strategic collaboration and supported by Volpara Analytics, healthcare providers have begun demonstrating measurable improvements in mammography services, with some facilities effectively doubling their performance and achieving their set SMART goals.

A Comprehensive Approach with ImPower

Central to this initiative is the ImPower framework, which provides teams with a structured approach to identify root causes, align teams, and embark on improvement cycles. Volpara Analytics plays a crucial role in this system, supplying precise, data-driven insights that aid in monitoring key factors such as positioning accuracy, compression levels, and overall image quality.

Morgan Myers, an Advanced Application Specialist at Volpara Health, emphasized the importance of having a structured program like ImPower. According to Myers, "This framework allows us to align our technological efforts with quality initiatives effectively. The objective feedback provided through Volpara Analytics empowers technologists to explore solutions confidently, witness immediate results, and maintain improvements over time. This not only elevates image quality but also enhances staff engagement."

Collaboration for Quality Improvement

The ImPower initiative has established a common language among clinical teams, enabling them to coordinate on what quality images should look like while promoting sustained high-performance standards. Judy Burleson, the ACR Vice President of Quality Management Programs, underlined the role of collaboration between healthcare providers and software developers: "Achieving and standardizing image quality within clinical workflows through technology requires effective cooperation."

The progress enabled by ImPower and supported by Volpara highlights the two-fold impact of structured methodology and objective analytics on enhancing quality in mammography long after the conclusion of the program.

Commitment to National Quality Improvement

Kris Bravo, Volpara Health's Vice President of Customer Success, remarked on the significance of this collaboration, stating, "This partnership is an important milestone in our mutual goal to improve mammography quality nationwide. We take pride in our collaboration with the ACR to advance radiology performance grounded in shared learning and measurable results. Supporting our customers in realizing these quality gains is integral to our mission."

The work undertaken with the ACR marks a continuation of Volpara's success with multiple sites involved in the Mammography Positioning Improvement Collaborative. These sites have showcased how combining structured methodology with objective analytics can lead to rapid and sustained quality enhancements.

According to Bravo, "We are more than just a software provider. We see ourselves as a committed partner in quality improvement, equipping our customers with the tools, insights, and collaborative support necessary to achieve optimal patient outcomes."

Future Steps and Commitment to AI

Looking ahead, Volpara is keen on expanding its partnership with the ACR Learning Network, actively pursuing innovative applications of artificial intelligence to further promote consistent and high-quality breast imaging across varied clinical scenarios.

For more details about Volpara Analytics and its contributions to breast imaging quality improvements, please visit Volpara Health's website or stop by their booth (#4100) during RSNA 2025.

About Volpara Health

Volpara Health stands at the forefront of cancer detection technology, driven by a mission to reduce familial cancer risks with AI-powered software that assists healthcare providers in understanding cancer risks, guiding personalized care decisions, and recommending pertinent imaging and interventions. Their software is currently utilized in over 3,500 facilities across the globe, positively impacting nearly 18 million patients per year and performing 3.6 million cancer risk assessments annually. Volpara's solutions integrate effectively with electronic health records and imaging systems, ensuring compliance and facilitating accreditation processes.

Based in Wellington, New Zealand, with an office in Seattle, Volpara is recognized as a reliable partner to leading healthcare institutions worldwide. For further information, visit Volpara Health.

About the American College of Radiology

Founded in 1924, the ACR is a 42,000-member medical association dedicated to advancing patient care and medical practices through advocacy, quality standards development, research, and education. More information can be found at www.acr.org.