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Partnership Announcement

On April 22, 2025, Densitas®, an innovator in AI solutions for breast cancer detection, and TungstenQI Partners, a consultancy focused on healthcare quality improvement, announced a significant partnership aimed at elevating standards in mammography. This collaborative effort seeks to enhance the quality of mammography positioning and is set to transform practices in breast imaging across various healthcare facilities.

Combining Forces for Continuous Quality Improvement

Densitas has made its mark as a leader in utilizing AI for breast screening, specifically with its intelliMammo® platform. This AI-driven solution is designed for ongoing quality improvement and when combined with TungstenQI's strong foundation in quality frameworks, it creates a formidable partnership. The synergy aims to ensure that breast imaging practices are both sustainable and high-quality.

Through this partnership, Densitas and TungstenQI incorporate data-driven insights with expert interventions to refine techniques in mammography positioning. The goal is clear: boost the accuracy of diagnostics, thereby minimizing unnecessary patient recalls and elevating overall patient outcomes.

Evidence of Improvement Potential

Recent findings from the American College of Radiology's Mammography Positioning Improvement Collaborative underscore the benefits of structured quality improvement initiatives. Participating facilities reported a remarkable increase in the percentage of mammograms fulfilling positioning criteria, rising from an average of approximately 51% to an impressive 86%. With Densitas's intelliMammo integrated into proven quality improvement strategies from TungstenQI, healthcare entities will have the tools necessary for translating insights into tangible enhancements in mammography quality.

A Holistic Approach to Quality

Mo Abdolell, CEO of Densitas, expressed enthusiasm for this partnership, stating, “Our collaboration with TungstenQI Partners embeds continuous improvement into everyday mammography practice.” The nature of intelliMammo's analytics allows for seamless integration with TungstenQI's professional methodologies, forming an environment where radiology teams can consistently assess and refine techniques against regulatory compliance requirements.

Key Features of the Initiative

1. Quality: The intelliMammo platform offers standardized evaluations of positioning quality, facilitating more consistent, accurate examinations.
2. Efficiency: The automation of analytics accelerates feedback cycles, addressing potential positioning issues promptly instead of waiting for manual processes.
3. Compliance: The partnership lays out a systematic approach for facilities to meet the standards outlined in the FDA's Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).
4. Sustainability: Clear performance metrics and actionable insights promote continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices over time.

Kandice Garcia Tomkins, RN, MS, Owner of TungstenQI Partners, remarked, “When expert-led training meets real-time data feedback from intelliMammo, we provide technologists and administrators with a roadmap to achieve high imaging quality standards. This partnership is a pivotal development for continued quality improvement in breast imaging.”

Engaging with the Industry

To showcase their initiative, Densitas and TungstenQI will engage with professionals at the 2025 SBI Breast Imaging Symposium, scheduled for April 24-27 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Here, experts will discuss practical methods for leveraging real-time data and structured interventions in everyday clinical workflows.

About Densitas

Densitas specializes in AI solutions tailored for breast cancer screening, emphasizing quality improvement, operational efficiency, and digitized workflows. Their platforms, including intelliMammo® and intelliRisk™, offer services from breast density classification to mammography positioning quality evaluation, helping healthcare providers to enhance quality and comply with regulatory norms. For more insights, visit www.densitashealth.com.

About TungstenQI Partners

TungstenQI Partners focuses on enhancing healthcare quality through consultancy, specializing in medical imaging. With effective frameworks and hands-on coaching, they assist hospitals in cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, leading to better operational excellence and patient outcomes in radiology.