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Senators introduce medical AI reimbursement bill

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This legislation would create that system, improving diagnoses and encouraging the adoption of AI devices in clinical settings. Over three-fourths of all clinical AI in the U.S. Bill proponents say this inconsistency will negatively impact clinical AI adoption and patient access to these tools. However, the U.S.

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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

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Middlebrooks, MD, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL Erik H. Middlebrooks, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. His lab team is currently focused on "implementing advanced techniques, such as parallel transmit, to achieve more consistent image quality and fully harness the power of 7T for every patient," Middlebrooks said.

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ARPA-H taps Pisano for 'Advancing Clinical Trials Readiness' initiative

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The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has tapped the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Chief Research Officer Etta Pisano, MD, to develop its clinical trial portfolio and lead its Advancing Clinical Trials Readiness initiative. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Shaping the future of radiology in 2025: Trends, threats, and opportunities

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Beyond violating patient trust and regulatory compliance, compromised data disrupts clinical workflows and can negatively impact patient care. With extensive amounts of patient data associated with high-volume imaging services, radiology practices are becoming prime targets for cybercriminals.

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ISCT: Opportunistic CT data improves patient care

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Opportunistic CT imaging data found on abdominal exams performed for other indications can be used to improve patient care, according to a presentation delivered on September 12 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) meeting.

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Size Matters: The Impact of Cuff Size on Blood Pressure

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Improper technique and incorrect cuff sizing can lead to falsely high or low readings, impacting patient care. Given its clinical significance, understanding the impact of cuff size on BP measurements is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes in emergency settings.

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LLM Mistral rivals GPT-4 Turbo for extracting clinical history elements

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Large language model (LLM) Mistral outperformed Llama and rivals the performance of GPT-4 Turbo in a real-world application that assessed the completeness of clinical histories accompanying radiology imaging orders from the emergency department, researchers have reported. The study findings were published February 25 in Radiology.

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