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https://4dmedical.com/us/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Radiology-Report_shutterstock_2474798303-LR.jpg864457The 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law in 2016 and mandated that patients have immediate access to their radiology reports. While having immediate access provides for greater transparency and control for patients, it also risks the misinterpretation of report language. Radiology reports are often filled with medical jargon that can cause unnecessary stress and confusion for a patient.