AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A test of two security techniques developed at the University of Pittsburgh suggested that efforts to make medical machine-learning diagnosis models resilient to attacks could improve patient safety and prevent fraud. Degan Hao (left) and Shandong Wu, PhD (right), University of Pittsburgh.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 27, 2024

To address CT radiation dose safety issues, in 2019 CMS invited CT researchers and experts to develop a measure that could be incorporated into its programs that use financial incentives to motivate clinicians and hospitals to improve clinical outcomes and patient safety. JAMA Intern Med. 2020;180(5):666-675.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 9, 2023

Healthcare professionals use information from various sources, including medical records, research papers, and clinical guidelines to help them with everything from definitions of conditions to diagnoses and treatment options.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 6, 2023

TORONTO - Online screening for patient safety concerns prior to MR imaging effectivel. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Teleradiology workflow protocols may delay healthcare How can AI deliver ROI, reimbursement, and patient satisfaction?

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 6, 2024

We worked with the state to update the language that existed on equipment operation, education, clinical requirements, and credentialing," Aragon explained in the ARRT update.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 23, 2024

And this can negatively impact patient safety in imaging. 75% suggested reducing administrative burden, a response more prevalent than increasing compensation or reducing patient caseloads. 75% suggested reducing administrative burden, a response more prevalent than increasing compensation or reducing patient caseloads.

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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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Image Interpretation Imaging Communication Radiologist 138

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has created new radiology patient safety electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs); these use Alara software to access data from radiology electronic health measures (EHRs). The two firms will integrate Alara's dose tools with Bayer's Calantic software platform.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

21, 2025 Royal Philipsand Mass General Brigham (MGB), have announced a new collaboration to develop and deploy advanced data infrastructure and AI designed to integrate and process live healthcare data from a wide range of sources to improve patient care. tim.hodson Fri, 02/21/2025 - 12:38 Feb.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Streamlining workflows Evidence suggests that radiologists can use ChatGPT to ask questions about medical imaging, radiology procedures, and patient information, and receive accurate and relevant answers in real-time, the authors wrote.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Vizient customer-led councils identify technologies that have the potential to enhance clinical care, patient safety, healthcare worker safety or improve business operations of healthcare organizations. We are pleased to invite Seno Medical to the Exchange.”

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 29, 2024

In brief, the report outlines major risks of use of LMMs in diagnosis and clinical care, most of which align with risks identified by radiologists , including biased data, and outlines strategies for member states to develop policies to mitigate the risks.

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Public Health Government Disease Patient Safety 262

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

DAEC; p “The clinical application of the DAEC system represents a substantive advancement in patient safety and image precision in portable chest radiography,” the researchers noted. manual vs. 13.4, Tune in Sunday afternoon to this session for all the details.

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X-ray Radiation Radiography Patient Safety 124

Aidoc

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In 2024, foundation models emerged as the next phase of clinical AI. Aidocs announcement of CARE1 , our first clinical-grade foundation model, exemplifies this shift. Aidocs announcement of CARE1 , our first clinical-grade foundation model, exemplifies this shift. The Road Ahead Radiology is at a transformative juncture.

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Radiology Clinic Radiologist Patient Safety 52

Imaging Technology

AUGUST 2, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 08/02/2023 - 20:01 August 2, 2023 — Intelligent Ultrasound (IU) has worked with pleural disease experts to increase respiratory training opportunities and in turn patient safety. Clinical colleagues, who saw these as part of the preparatory work, were very impressed.

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Patient Safety Ultrasound Disease Education 52

AuntMinnie

MAY 8, 2024

Three clinical issues that may arise with theranostics treatments will require special provisions, including spot imaging, according to insights shared during the 124th annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) in Boston. Spot imaging revealed that more than half of the administered activity was in the patient's arm.

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Radiopharmaceuticals Nuclear Medicine Radiation Hospital 189

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Those that involve patient care and patient safety are always at the top of the list. With that support, interfaces to the imaging modalities and clinical systems can be troubleshot and fixed without having to contact the vendor. This also allows the system to function until network connectivity is reestablished.

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PACS Radiology Electronic Medical Record Patient Care 278

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

JANUARY 31, 2025

Imalogix is highlighting a January 30 update regarding the patient safety Excessive Radiation (ExRad) Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography in Adults electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM).

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Computed Tomography Medicare Radiation Patient Safety 100

Aidoc

MARCH 2, 2025

Instead of having that hesitation of AI is going to add more work for me, our technologists and nurses have found that AI allows them to be more engaged in patient care. Getting Buy-In: Demonstrating Clinical Value The implementation of AI in radiology isnt just a technological decision; its a strategic one that requires institutional buy-in.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It specifies the adoption of a new quality measure into the diagnostic radiology set of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) called Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adults, with the goal of improving patient safety by optimizing CT radiation dose.

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Computed Tomography Radiation Medicare Inpatient 162

Imaging Technology

AUGUST 14, 2023

The system includes the latest technologies in radiation dose reduction with an accommodating design that reassures patients, as well as a broad range of clinical capabilities and features to meet the demand of today’s diagnostic imaging professionals. New CT Excels at Coronary CT Angiography The Scenaria View is a 128-slice CT scanner combining (..)

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Computed Tomography Imaging Patient Safety Diagnostic Imaging 98

Vesta Teleradiology

MARCH 3, 2025

Ensure that imaging equipment settings align with the recommended parameters to maintain patient safety and device integrity. Equipment Compatibility : While the sensors are approved for use during imaging, remain vigilant about the specific conditions outlined by Abbott, especially concerning MRI procedures.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 1, 2024

The SunCHECK software is used globally by radiation therapy departments to manage delivery system oversight and patient-specific treatment quality all in one platform. introduces a broad range of features and user-driven enhancements that optimize workflows and prioritize patient safety. SunCHECK Version 5.0

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Radiation Patient Safety Clinic Healthcare 109

Median

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The world of clinical research is witnessing a remarkable transformation with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. One area where AI is making a profound impact is in oncology clinical trials, particularly in the realm of medical imaging.

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Aidoc

JULY 19, 2023

Each of the facilities “are renowned for clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation efforts, research and education, patient satisfaction and more.” University of Texas Southwestern Patient capture plays a critical role in supporting the reduction in time to therapy and improvement of care.

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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. Compliance Officers: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

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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. Transformative clinical programs built on the platform include virtual nursing, tele-ICU, continuous patient observation, and virtual visits.

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Clinic Nursing Patient Care Patient Safety 98

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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Healthcare Healthcare Patient Care Patient Safety 105

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 12, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 07/12/2023 - 10:10 July 12, 2023 — Radformation , a leader in cancer care clinical and operational software solutions, announced that BVP Forge has made a strategic investment in the company to accelerate its global growth.

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Radiation Oncology Radiation Patient Safety Clinic 98

Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

EPIQ Elite is a premium ultrasound system that combines the latest advances in transducer innovation and enhanced performance to help improve clinical confidence and deliver personalized care for patients.

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Ultrasound Diagnostic Patient Safety Radiation 105

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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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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PACS Insurance Radiologist IT 279

European Society of Radiology: AI

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our recent study published in European Radiology , we evaluated the reliability of ChatGPT – an AI system developed by OpenAI – as a referral tool for imaging tests, compared to ESR iGuide, a clinical decision support system (CDSS) developed by the European Society of Radiology in cooperation with the American College of Radiology.

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REBEL EM

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Early and Empirical High-Dose Cryoprecipitate for Hemorrhage After Traumatic Injury: The CRYOSTAT-2 Randomized Clinical Trial. Early and Empirical High-Dose Cryoprecipitate for Hemorrhage After Traumatic Injury: The CRYOSTAT-2 Randomized Clinical Trial. Paper: Davenport R et al. Cryoprecipitate Group: 25.3% OR 0.96; 95% CI 0.75

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Hospital Clinic Patient Safety IT 125

Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Premier offers Breakthrough Technology designations to innovations that offer a major advantage in terms of patient safety, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiencies. Effective Dec.

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Ultrasound Nursing Patient Safety Healthcare 105