Ben White
APRIL 30, 2024
The tale of case review at Cigna in ProPublica : “Deny, deny, deny. That’s how you hit your numbers,” said Day, who worked for Cigna until the late spring of 2022. “If you take a breath or think about any of these cases, you’re going to fall behind.” […] The early 2022 dashboards listed a handle time of four minutes for a prior authorization. The bulk of drug requests were to be decided in two to five minutes.
Diagnostic Imaging
APRIL 30, 2024
In finalized updates to breast cancer screening recommendations, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) advocates biennial mammography screening for women 40 to 74 years of age and notes insufficient evidence for the use of supplemental MRI in women with dense breasts.
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AuntMinnie
APRIL 30, 2024
Large language models such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini fall short in breast imaging, a study published April 30 in Radiology found. Researchers led by Andrea Cozzi, MD, PhD, of the Imaging Institute of Southern Switzerland in Lugano reported that these models reported that these models show only moderate agreement with radiologists when classifying breast imaging findings by BI-RADS category.
Radiology Business
APRIL 30, 2024
"The challenging reimbursement environment and escalating operating costs create a lack of profitability that make the care business unsustainable," the retailer said Tuesday.
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Imaging Technology
APRIL 30, 2024
milla1cf Tue, 04/30/2024 - 12:37 April 30, 2024 — Use of publicly available large language models (LLMs) resulted in changes in breast imaging reports classification that could have a negative effect on patient management, according to a new international study published today in the journal Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ).
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AuntMinnie
APRIL 30, 2024
CT imaging shows that severe acute respiratory disease events can be caused by quantitative interstitial abnormalities (QIA) -- that is, small irregularities that don't necessarily meet diagnostic criteria for advanced pulmonary diseases but show up on CT exams over time, a study published April 30 in Radiology has reported. A team led by Bina Choi, MD, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston found that, although acute respiratory disease events have tended to be associated with airway disease
Imaging Technology
APRIL 30, 2024
The rapid growth of healthcare data has reached unprecedented heights, making up about 30% of the world’s stored data.¹ Healthcare alone is estimated to generate up to 137 terabytes of data per day,² with both clinical and machine-generated data contributing to this tremendous volume. What’s more, the introduction and adoption of new and valuable healthcare technologies means that healthcare data is continuing to grow by 47% every year.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 30, 2024
Physical activities like running may increase the risk of osteoarthritis in individuals with lower muscle mass surrounding the knee joints, according to a study published April 30 in JAMA Network Open. In an analysis of x-rays and bone scans, a group from Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, found that weight-bearing recreational activity was significantly associated with increased odds of knee osteoarthritis in individuals with low levels of lower-limb muscle mass.
Health Imaging
APRIL 30, 2024
A general lack of awareness pertaining to ACR appropriateness criteria could be a driving factor behind the misguided requisitions, authors of a new analysis suggest.
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Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 30, 2024
AI technology developers Blackford and MedCognetics have established a commercial agreement to integrate MedCognetics’ CogNet AI-MT software into the Blackford Platform. CogNet AI-MT is designed to enhance mammography cancer screening by supporting the detection of early tumors and enabling workflow prioritization, according to the vendors. Notably, the algorithm was trained on a diverse global patient data set to mitigate data biasing, Blackford said.
MedImaging General Imaging
APRIL 30, 2024
A new study has revealed that advanced brain imaging can detect hidden inflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis which traditional MRIs fail to pick up, potentially leading to improved treatment strategies.
Health Imaging
APRIL 30, 2024
Experts, medical organizations and advocates alike are coming forward saying that the new guidelines “do not go far enough,” particularly when it comes to addressing the screening needs of certain patients.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 30, 2024
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)’s newly published final recommendations support breast cancer screening beginning in women at age 40, but they don’t go as far as many screening advocates had hoped. In addition to recommending biennial breast cancer screening for women ages 40 to 74, the task force stuck with its draft recommendations from 2023, reporting that it found insufficient evidence for screening women 75 and older.
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About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.
Diagnostic Imaging
APRIL 30, 2024
In a recent interview, Steven Raman, M.D., discussed the use of MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound (TULSA) in the treatment of intermediate risk prostate cancer and key research findings with one- and five-year outcomes.
Health Imaging
APRIL 30, 2024
Experts signaled optimism for how their findings could benefit men who might be reluctant to seek support while battling cancer.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 30, 2024
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has published a final recommendation statement on screening for breast cancer. The Task Force now recommends that all women get screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40 and continuing through age 74. See details here.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
APRIL 30, 2024
Use of publicly available large language models (LLMs) resulted in changes in breast imaging reports classification that could have a negative effect on patient management, according to a new international study published in the journal Radiology. The study findings underscore the need to regulate these LLMs in scenarios that require high-level medical reasoning, researchers said.
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Imaging Technology
APRIL 30, 2024
milla1cf Tue, 04/30/2024 - 12:43 April 30, 2024 — International medical imaging IT and Cybersecurity company Sectra’s digital pathology solution together with Leica Biosystems, Imaging, Inc. ’s Aperio GT 450 DX have received a 510(k) clearance by the US Food & Drug Administration ( FDA ). This is the first time an FDA clearance within digital pathology allows the use of DICOM images for pathology diagnostics, which marks a significant step towards standardization in this field.
MRI Network
APRIL 30, 2024
Image by freepik Every company seeks a recruiting advantage in today’s highly competitive talent market. Many now employ a new strategy to attract and retain the best the market offers, promoting a strong employer brand. However, meaningful employer branding is not a simple matter. It’s more than a catchy slogan or offering unique employee perks.
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
APRIL 30, 2024
“I love the science we are doing. I believe it has the potential to make a difference for the patient,” said researcher Pavithra Viswanath, PhD, principal investigator of the Cancer Metabolic Imaging and Therapy Lab and associate professor in the UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging. “At UCSF, we have a fantastic setup to develop novel therapies, and there’s no place better than Radiology to develop metabolic imaging biomarkers.
Radiology Business
APRIL 30, 2024
Numerous hospitals are grappling with unfilled positions and exam backlogs, Michigan Hospital Association CEO Brian Peters told the Detroit News.
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Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 30, 2024
Philips and Nicklaus Children’s Health System in Miami have committed to a 10-year partnership that will see the system equipped with AI-enabled MRI, ultrasound, and patient experience technology. Nicklaus Children’s will adopt technologies such as Philips’ Ingenia Ambition X MR and EPIQ CVx ultrasound scanners, which include AI-enabled radiology workflow software to reduce exam times and the need for rescans, according to the company.
MedImaging Ultrasound
APRIL 30, 2024
A new genetic testing method for detecting clonal hematopoiesis combined with an ultrasound examination of the carotid artery can identify individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 30, 2024
The International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) will be hosting its annual meeting May 4 to 9 in Singapore. AuntMinnie.com spoke with the society's president, Derek Jones, PhD, MBE, director of Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Center (CUBRIC) in Wales, U.K. about what attendees can expect during the gathering.
CurveBeam AI
APRIL 30, 2024
Join us to hear firsthand from Dr. Prater as he shares insights on executing the first patient-specific total knee replacement planned using a weight-bearing CT scan. This webinar is a must-attend for orthopedic surgeons, medical professionals, and radiologists. Secure your spot today by registering here. We look forward to welcoming you to an enlightening discussion that promises to inspire and inform.
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As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?
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