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Radiologists are reading more cardiac CT exams, but not cardiac MRI

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He concluded his presentation by suggesting that future research explore cardiac CT trends in other patient populations (that is, commercially insured patients and inpatients) and whether it is being used appropriately.

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University of Washington CT expert offers contrast conservation tips

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The University of Washington's radiology department performs 120 to 130 CT exams per day for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients. Sheriff cited a 2023 study that found that switching from single-use syringe-based injectors to multiuse syringeless injectors resulted in a 100 reduction in iodine-based contrast media waste.

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What can global radiology learn from Singapore?

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Future healthcare success will rely heavily on giving priority to key technologies like point-of-care ultrasound, 3D printing of anatomical organs, and artificial intelligence, RSNA 2023 attendees are set to find out during Tuesday's keenly anticipated international session on Singapore.

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CMS approves head NCCT AI product for new technology add-on payments

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The fiscal year (FY) 2025 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule includes a new technology add-on payment (NTAP) of $241.39 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2023 as a breakthrough device. Annalise Enterprise CTB Triage - OH received 510(k) clearance from the U.S.

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Three Key Takeaways from the 2023 PERT Consortium

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Furthermore, it accommodates logistical operations, including efficient scheduling management in both inpatient and outpatient settings, thus reducing administrative burdens and promoting a focused approach to patient care. The post Three Key Takeaways from the 2023 PERT Consortium appeared first on Healthcare AI | Aidoc Always-on AI.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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He's also won the award five times under the Best Educational Mobile App category (2023, 2020, 2019, 2017, and 2016), once for Most Influential Radiology Researcher (2004), and once under the category of Best Radiology Image (2017). Elliot Fishman, MD. Dempsey began working in radiography at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pennsylvania.

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Illuminate Announces an Enterprise Solution to the Follow-Up of Actionable Incidental Findings

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milla1cf Wed, 11/08/2023 - 13:02 November 8, 2023 — Softek Illuminate, Inc. , It captures patients with AIFs identified in all venues of care, including the emergency department, inpatient settings, and outpatient settings. This puts more patients under care and creates the opportunity to save more lives.