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New CMS-Approved MRI Standards: Enhancing Safety in Remote Scanning and Portable Imaging

Vesta Teleradiology

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved new MRI standards introduced by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), focusing on remote scanning and portable imaging technologies. These updates, effective immediately, aim to enhance patient safety and adapt to advancements in MRI practices.

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Is ChatGPT too ‘smart’ for its own good?

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ChatGPT shows promise in answering questions by radiology patients, yet the complexity of its responses may complicate its use as a patient education tool, according to a group at the University of Pennsylvania. None of the responses reached the eighth-grade readability recommended for patient-facing materials,” the group wrote.

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Cyberattacks: What can radiology do to boost protection?

AuntMinnie

The sudden, immediate, and complete shutdown of the radiology information system (RIS) and picture archiving and communications system (PACS) was profound and devastating in our tertiary referral center with a high volume and complex case mix,” wrote medical oncologist Dr. Rachel Keogh, and colleagues.

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What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About FDA-Cleared CGM Sensors During Imaging: A Guide to FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems to be worn during common imaging procedures, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. This ensures coordinated care and appropriate precautions during the imaging process.

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Can LLMs help improve oncologic imaging interpretation?

AuntMinnie

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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The Human Element of AI in Radiology Deployment

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In a recent episode of Medical Imaging Matters , hosted by AHRA, Jean Jose, DO, Associate Vice Chair of Radiology from the University of Miami Health System, shared invaluable insights on how AI adoption isnt just about algorithms and automation but also about education, human involvement and securing organizational buy-in.

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Bridging the Communication Gap Between the Emergency Department and Radiologist

Aidoc

The capabilities of the individuals performing these tasks are far-extended as they work within the strenuous confines of delivering high quality patient care within definitive triage time windows for the complex pathophysiologies of an increasingly aging and sicker population while meeting the persistent demands of an impatient patient population.