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Senators introduce medical AI reimbursement bill

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Congress aims to establish a steady reimbursement pathway for medical devices authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that use AI and machine learning, including those used in radiology. This legislation would create that system, improving diagnoses and encouraging the adoption of AI devices in clinical settings.

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What has radiology learned in 5 years since COVID hit U.S.?

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and radiology has learned much since then, according to experts who directly dealt with the diseases impact. While the pandemic affected medical operations across the country, the experts said that radiologists developed and honed their sense of resiliency as imaging was placed on the front lines.

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Enterprise imaging: The now and future king of medical image management

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As recently as three to five years ago, clinicians diagnosing disorders could not afford to dismiss the possible presence of “stumble-across” imaging studies. These are anatomic abnormalities that pop up in imaging exams looking for something else. Don’t confuse the term with incidental findings.

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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

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With 100% of precincts now reporting, we’re finally ready to declare this year’s winners in our annual awards program recognizing excellence in radiology. The voters also zeroed in on the ongoing shortage of radiologists as the Biggest Threat to Radiology. Most Influential Radiology Researcher Minnies 2024 Winner: Erik H.

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Researchers overseas: ‘Radiology has become indispensable to dermatology’

Radiology Business

Dermatologists increasingly rely on medical imaging modalitiesespecially but not solely ultrasoundto help diagnose complex and diverse skin disorders.

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Patient groups call for CMS to cover AI in radiology

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In a May 13 letter to representatives Kay Granger (R-TX) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Susan Collins (R-ME), the groups noted that in radiology, AI is being used to help read and interpret images and help make more informed diagnoses.

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Is interventional radiology ready for augmented reality?

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Augmented reality (AR) systems may enhance image-guided tumor ablations by improving the accuracy of needle placements, according to a study published January 29 in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.