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ACR outlines radiology-relevant topics in FY 2025 IPPS final rule

AuntMinnie

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) federal fiscal year (FY) 2025 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule includes several radiology-relevant topics, according to a detailed summary from the American College of Radiology (ACR). The CMS finalized a 2.9% The CMS finalized a 2.9%

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15 Year Trend in Inferior Vena Cava Filter Utilization Before and After FDA Communications: Data from the National Inpatient Sample 2005-2019

JVIR

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the contemporary trends in IVC filter utilization in the inpatient setting following the FDA safety communications and to compare those trends in relation to incidence of hospital admissions involving venous thromboembolism. The National Inpatient Sample was queried between 2005-2019.

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The Crucial Link Between Emergency Department Flow and Overcrowding

Aidoc

A good portion of inpatient hospital admissions are funneled through the ED. Inefficiencies within the healthcare system, such as inadequate staffing levels, insufficient inpatient bed capacity and patient transfer delays. Consequently, the logistics and workflow efficiencies of the ED directly impact downstream clinical care.

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Three Key Takeaways from the 2023 PERT Consortium

Aidoc

It offers a cohesive solution that streamlines both clinical and administrative workflows, facilitating real-time communication and collaborative decision-making amongst various specialists.

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GE HealthCare to Spotlight Industry-Leading AI-Enabled Portfolio and Digital Solutions at HIMSS 2024

Imaging Technology

Portrait Mobile’s routable communications architecture enables hospitals to leverage their existing network infrastructure when deploying the system, potentially reducing installation and maintenance costs.

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AI in the Medical Field: 5 Examples Demonstrating its Efficacy

Aidoc

An additional area in which AI stands out is its ability to streamline communication between departments. According to Dr. Grodzin, “It alerts my team, both inpatient and outpatient, of PE patients that I don’t have to search for, which is a huge time saver for me, my administrative staff and the PE team.”

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Chest x-ray AI shines in ‘real-world’ setting

AuntMinnie

A PACS-integrated AI tool not only correctly identified pneumothorax on inpatient chest x-rays but also prioritized scans and improved radiologist reporting times, according to a group in Cleveland, OH.

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