AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Radiologists highly prefer patient clinical histories generated by large language models (LLMs) for oncologic imaging requisitions to those typically produced by referring physicians,according to research published February 4 in Radiology.

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Vesta Teleradiology

MARCH 3, 2025

This development marks the first time CGM sensors can remain in place during such tests, offering enhanced convenience and continuous glucose monitoring for patients. Ensure that imaging equipment settings align with the recommended parameters to maintain patient safety and device integrity.

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Aidoc

DECEMBER 11, 2024

While AI has been a key theme at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference for several years, this year marked a pivotal shift: foundation models emerged as the transformative force poised to redefine healthcare workflows, diagnostics and patient care. The Road Ahead Radiology is at a transformative juncture.

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Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 8, 2025

Source: Coding Clarified Implications for Healthcare Providers These updates are not just administrative changes; they have real-world implications for patient care and healthcare operations. Clinical Department Heads: Ensure providers document accurately for new codes.

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Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes read Carestream solutions help improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. A fundamental goal of radiographers is to complete an imaging exam that provides sufficient information for an accurate clinical diagnosis–and at the lowest possible dose.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Now that we have more experience with AI in clinical practice (although still extremely limited), we are finding out that is not the case and it probably never will be. A survey was recently done asking how rads felt about it being mandatory for radiologists to use AI in their practices to guarantee patient safety and get paid.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2023

“Physicians are optimistic about the advantages that properly designed AI-enabled tools can have for patient care, and nearly two-thirds of physicians see an advantage to AI if key requirements are met,” said AMA President Jesse M. who is board certified in both anesthesiology and clinical informatics. Ehrenfeld, M.D.,

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 21, 2023

Interest in hybrid care models that blend in-person care with virtual encounters has increased significantly as health systems look to optimize patient care delivery amid workforce shortages. The Ouva solution also helps optimize workforce efficiency, with bedside shift planning and bed turnover processes.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 12, 2024

Each year, healthcare experts serving on Vizient customer-led councils review select products and technologies for their potential to enhance clinical care, patient safety, healthcare worker safety or to improve business operations of healthcare organizations.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 17, 2024

medical director of Imaging Services, Quality & Patient Safety at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, Utah. The RSNA Emergency Imaging AI Certificate course is designed to help radiology professionals build skills to leverage AI in emergency clinical settings to improve efficiency and patient outcomes. “The

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Imaging Technology

JULY 18, 2024

She also serves on committees involving prostate cancer detection and treatment with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network and the National Clinical Trials Network and is the principal investigator of multiple clinical trials.

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Aidoc

MAY 2, 2024

For the clinical staff who deliver patient care, expectations from their organization and clientele similarly center around providing excellent care as well as excellent service. This predictable occurrence is a seemingly inevitable reality.

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Aidoc

MAY 2, 2024

For the clinical staff who deliver patient care, expectations from their organization and clientele similarly center around providing excellent care as well as excellent service. This predictable occurrence is a seemingly inevitable reality.

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Aidoc

MAY 8, 2024

What would patient care be without the vital role nurses play? What about with respect to AI in clinical care? Nurses and clinical coordinators of Aidoc shared their thoughts on the relationship between nursing and AI in hospital care.

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Aidoc

MAY 8, 2024

What would patient care be without the vital role nurses play? What about with respect to AI in clinical care? Nurses and clinical coordinators of Aidoc shared their thoughts on the relationship between nursing and AI in hospital care.

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Aidoc

AUGUST 9, 2024

Integrating AI in healthcare is revolutionizing the industry, offering new possibilities for enhancing patient care, streamlining operations and improving clinical outcomes. However, this transformation requires careful consideration and strategic planning to ensure that AI tools are implemented effectively and ethically.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The new version of Digital Expert Access with remote scanning introduces a feature that enables the remote clinical expert user to initiate a scan on GE HealthCare MR devices from locations inside or outside of the radiology suite or any clinical facility, as long as aligned with respective regional regulations and safety guidelines.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 16, 2024

With advances in cancer treatment, evidence-based guidelines often recommend shorter courses of radiation therapy for many patients, yet Medicare’s outdated fee-for-service approach penalizes radiation oncologists for following best practices in patient care. ASTRO applauds Sen. Tillis, Rep. Fitzpatrick, Rep. Panetta, Rep.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 18, 2024

"The growth reflects the increasing recognition of ultrasound-guided procedures as a valuable tool for enhancing accuracy and patient safety," noted anesthesiologist Dr.Steve Garber. Ultrasound has become essential for procedures, including nerve blocks and vascular access."

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Aidoc

JULY 15, 2024

Recently, we had the privilege of talking with Jason Hill, MD, Innovation Officer and hospitalist at Ochsner Health, to discuss some of his AI philosophies and guiding principles as well as how it has impacted his experience in care delivery. Hill provided a comprehensive look into the transformative potential of clinical AI.

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Aidoc

MAY 29, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to become the standard of care. As much as it’s been seen as an outlier/experimental technology, its impact on not only triaging, but clinical workflows have been proven throughout academic institutions worldwide. But let’s start with the clinical application of AI.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 5, 2024

The ACR and the FDA recommend immediate hemodialysis directly from the MR scanner," Kanal said, plus another dialysis session within 24 hours if it's clinically safe to do so. We need to focus on patient safety, and try to create guidelines for management that are based on objective fact, not conjecture," Javitt said. "If

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Associates in Medical Imaging

APRIL 16, 2024

In hospitals, physician practices, and expansive health systems, the reliability, precision, and technological advancement of diagnostic tools directly influence the quality of patient care. These downtimes can lead to postponed diagnoses, delays in treatment, and, most critically, can compromise patient care.

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Everything Rad

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

And are clinical staff treated the same across disciplines when they make mistakes? Fostering an open “no-blame” culture encourages more widespread reporting of safety incidents. For example, teams and clinical leads change based on the procedure being performed. Are the processes for reporting well known?

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Using artificial intelligence to efficiently identify patients at risk for critical missed follow-up care, Exa Connect closes this gap in patient care. Good communication between patients and providers may potentially enhance patient safety and outcomes, improve the coordination of care and decrease the cost of care.4

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Aidoc

APRIL 3, 2023

How Healthcare AI Provides an ROI Healthcare AI has clinically proven its ability to help alleviate cost burdens on hospitals and provide an ROI, including: A clinical study at Cedars-Sinai saw a reduced length of stay for PE and ICH patients by 26.3% and 11.9%, respectively, after integrating AI into the radiology workflow.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Stein serves as HHC's chief clinical innovation officer and leader of the Hartford, Connecticut-based Center. We are committed to pioneering safe, effective and affordable solutions that revolutionize patient care while advancing clinicians' expertise." This is not merely an initiative.

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Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Austin Radiological Association is a premier radiology practice that serves a wide variety of hospitals and owns a good number of outpatient imaging clinics in central Texas (full disclosure: I was previously a partner at ARA). Here are a few that are particularly useful no matter where you find yourself imaging children.

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Aidoc

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

include: AI governance is evolving to meet the growing needs to prevent misuse and ensure patient safety as AI is increasingly deployed across diverse health settings. Impact on Hospital Leaders Amongst the most pressing questions is how this all impacts hospital leaders in need of effective solutions in clinical workflows.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Understanding the intricacies of pulse sequences and their clinical applications. Chapter 5: Safety and Patient Care: A Vital Aspect of MRI Mastery The importance of patient safety during MRI procedures and the role of the MRI technologist.

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The British Institute of Radiology

MARCH 7, 2023

Radiation oncology clinics face numerous challenges in the present environment, including the simultaneous management of multiple tasks (many of which are manual in nature), various degrees of standardisation, and the potential for errors to impact patient treatment. per week for curative diseases. Healthcare Quarterly. April 2012.

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Manipal Hospitals Radiology Group

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Modalities like diffusion tensor imaging and functional MRI are becoming increasingly available, but, in the case of functional MRI, are not considered routine clinical practice at this time. The most common clinical indication for DBS worldwide is the treatment of advanced PD.

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Everything Rad

MAY 10, 2023

We render an interpretation that is based on our understanding of the patient’s condition at the time of the exam. Often an “error” is determined later in the light of additional information and a developing clinical picture. Correction: initially review the study blindly before reading the clinical information.

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