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ACR Highlights Healthcare-Related Artificial Intelligence Bills in 2024 State Legislative Sessions

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 06/24/2024 - 20:27 June 24, 2024 — Legislative efforts across numerous states in 2024 focused on the integration of artificial intelligence ( AI ) in healthcare, reflecting several trends and priorities. The bill passed the Assembly and is currently in the Senate. CA Senate Bill (SB) 1120 . The bill would mandate that, by Jan.

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Radiology update, reminders, and tips for MIPS

AuntMinnie

Most recently, CMS announced that the 2023 data submission deadline would be extended until April 15, 2024, due to the cyberattack at Change Healthcare in February, and that practices affected by the cyberattack could apply for an Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances (EUC) Exception. Erin Stephens. ET on December 31, 2024.

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IBA signs contract with Yale New Haven Health and Hartford HealthCare to Install Proteus ONE Proton Therapy Solution

Imaging Technology

The contract includes a multi-year operation and maintenance agreement, and it is expected that the center will start treating patients in the spring of 2026. The first downpayment has been received. The Connecticut Proton Therapy Center will be the first of its kind in the state, and located in Wallingford, Connecticut. Andrew Salner, M.D.

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Global Talent Update – June 2024

MRI Network

AFRICA In Nigeria, nursing plays a crucial role in delivering healthcare services and improving health outcomes. The lack of quality and patient safety standards in Nigerian healthcare presents significant challenges, including inadequate regulatory frameworks, limited resources, accountability gaps, and workforce challenges.

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MR departments seek to leverage AI to improve workflow, productivity

AuntMinnie

In 2023, 30% of MRI sites are planning to purchase a new scanner between 2023 through 2026. Survey respondents listed the following manufacturers being considered for these purchases: Siemens Healthineers (53%), GE HealthCare (50%), Philips (30%), Canon Medical Systems (14%), Fujifilm Medical Systems (11%), and United Imaging Healthcare (8%).

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Is Radiology Still a Viable Career?

Ben White

Radiologists were not replaced in 2021 and aren’t on track to be replaced in 2026. Obviously, people are making progress in the industry, but let’s not pretend that a hallucinating chatbot approaches the kind of six sigma reliability required for autonomous healthcare. Shorter hours? Better jobs?

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How are radiology practices impacted by annual changes to the MPFS?

AuntMinnie

Incentive payments for practices participating in the Quality Payment Program’s Alternative Payment Models were increased from 0.75% to 2.63% for performance year 2024 (payment year 2026). Healthcare Administrative Partners will continue to keep you abreast of the Medicare payment system.

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