Providers who order ambulatory radiology tests receive paper reports, as well as receiving results in APEX.  I frequently receive paper reports of results I have already reviewed in APEX, resulting in a huge, expensive paper and envelope waste when multiplied by all the providers at UCSF.  

If I could figure out whom to contact in order to stop these mailed reports, I would do it.  I recommend setting up a mechanism for "opting out" of paper reports for those with regular access to APEX. This might also decrease the risk of HIPPA violation by minimizing the risk of these reports not being shredded or disposed of in a safe manner. 

An email notice could be broadcast to all providers intermittently to instruct them how to opt out.  

Another option would be to just not send paper reports for tests that were ordered in APEX, since those who ordered the tests must be able to use the system to get results. 

Lisa Hannegan

Neurosurgery NP