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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.

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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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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.

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Medicare proposed rule again cuts radiology reimbursement in 2025

AuntMinnie

The published CMS estimates indicate that most of radiology will be minimally impacted (0%) by the PFS rule, but interventional radiology would see a 2% decrease. Our estimate of the actual impact is as follows: Subspecialty Imaging Center Global Fee Hospital Professional Fee Combined Impact Interventional Radiology -5.8% -1.8% -4.8%

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Minnies winners for 2023 highlight AI, innovation in radiology

AuntMinnie

Each year, the Minnies award winners reflect the current challenges, issues, and advances in radiology. And for the first time since 2018, physician burnout did not win the Minnies award for Biggest Threat to Radiology. Interested in the history of the Minnies, our annual award program recognizing excellence in radiology?

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Is ChatGPT too ‘smart’ for its own good?

AuntMinnie

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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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.