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Automated protocoling algorithm reduces radiologist CT workload

AuntMinnie

An automated protocoling algorithm used with a hospital's electronic health record (EHR) software reduces radiologist CT exam workload, a research team from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has reported. The findings could make busy radiology departments more efficient, wrote a team led by Ryan Chung, MD.

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Beware barriers to the assessment of cancer patient financial hardship

AuntMinnie

Obeng-Gyasi and colleagues sought to address the problem by developing a financial hardship assessment protocol for new and returning patients who presented for breast, lung, and blood cancer screening and care; it was implemented between November 2020 and November 2021 and 4,543 patients were screened. Of the total study cohort, 10.6%

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Predictions for Healthcare AI Entering 2023

Aidoc

Whether it be unleashing genomic sequencing to personalize oncologic treatments or developing an electronic medical records system, the healthcare industry as a whole abides by the highest standards of testing and evaluation prior to welcoming novel solutions that may impact patient lives. In 2020, U.S.