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The MQSA Final Rule 2023: What Exactly Changed and What Do I Do Next?

Mammography Educators

Note: FDA defines “transfer” as the conveyance of the mammogram such that the sending facility no longer retains it. For example, screen-film images are typically transferred, whereas FFDM and DBT images are usually retained in the PACS system of the sending facility and copies released upon request.

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The PACSman Pontificates: Is radiology ready for AI and vice versa?

AuntMinnie

Now whether radiologists will accept a reduced fee for signing off on an AI- AI-interpreted screening mammogram remains to be seen as their responsibility remains the same as if they read it without AI. PACS integration Having AI integrated into a PACS makes a huge difference from a performance standpoint.

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A brief history of radiology

Radiology Cafe

In the mid-1980s picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) emerged, which facilitated remote viewing of images and the prompt retrieval of images from an electronic storage. (16) It was only taken seriously after a large ovarian cyst in a female patient was diagnosed, as at first Donald’s idea was ridiculed. (14)