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Is ChatGPT too ‘smart’ for its own good?

AuntMinnie

“None of the responses reached the eighth-grade readability recommended for patient-facing materials,” the group wrote. The ACR has prioritized effective patient communications in radiology and encourages its improvement, the authors wrote. The study was published October 18 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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Cyberattacks: What can radiology do to boost protection?

AuntMinnie

Promote : Alternative communication pathways through staff education and training. Publicize : Outreach to patients and community, nominate communication officer to liaise with media and public. Prioritize : Develop recommendations/guidelines for treatment prioritization based on level of urgency.

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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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Medicare proposed rule again cuts radiology reimbursement in 2025

AuntMinnie

Direct supervision of certain procedures will continue to be allowed via two-way audio/video communications technology through December 31, 2025. Quality Payment Program In addition to fee schedule changes, the Medicare PFS covers rules that govern the Quality Payment Program (QPP).

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Siemens Healthineers Announces FDA Clearance of syngo Virtual Cockpit Remote Scanning Technology

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 01/23/2024 - 13:53 January 23, 2024 — Siemens Healthineers announces the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of syngo Virtual Cockpit, a private, secure communication platform for real-time image visualization, acquisition, and collaboration between healthcare professionals across multiple sites.

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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

Vesta Teleradiology

Guidance for Patient Communication Effective communication with patients regarding this development is vital: Pre-Procedure Consultation : Encourage patients to inform all members of their healthcare team about their use of the FreeStyle Libre 2 or 3 systems prior to scheduling imaging procedures.

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RSNA Launches New AI Certificate Course in Emergency Imaging

Imaging Technology

A key goal in RSNA’s current strategic plan is to be recognized as an indispensable source of information about radiologic science and practice,” said course director Marta Heilbrun, M.D. medical director of Imaging Services, Quality & Patient Safety at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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