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GE HealthCare to acquire AI business from ultrasound firm for $51M, plus more vendor news

Radiology Business

Plus, Hologic expected to generate $800M in free cash flow, full-body MRI startup raises $27M, and the FDA clears solutions from Hyperfine, Subtle Medical and Positrigo.

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GE HealthCare Announces Agreement to Acquire Clinical Artificial Intelligence Business from Intelligent Ultrasound

Imaging Technology

mtaschetta-millane Fri, 07/19/2024 - 09:25 July 19, 2024 — GE HealthCare announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Intelligent Ultrasound Group PLC’s clinical artificial intelligence (AI) software business for total consideration of approximately $51 million. Intelligent Ultrasound is a leader in integrated AI-driven image analysis tools designed to make ultrasound smarter and more efficient.

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Information-blocking penalties for providers slated to take effect soon, radiology experts warn

Radiology Business

HHS will focus on violations that harm patients, impact care delivery, occur over an extended period or cause financial losses to federal programs.

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Radiologic Tech Consensus Committee White Paper Offers Recommendations on Workforce Shortage and Career Pathways

Imaging Technology

christine.book Fri, 07/19/2024 - 09:04 July 19, 2024 — Core tactics to address the current medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce shortage and build career pathways were offered in a new white paper from the Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy. Recommendations include raising awareness of the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession, articulating career pathways, creating a pipeline with education programs, building a career advancement lad

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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Rad Partners affiliate Empire State Radiology inks deal with 365-bed hospital

Radiology Business

Mountainside Medical Center in North Jersey is tapping Empire State Radiology for both on-site and remote radiology services.

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A Race Against Time: How One Idaho Hospital Added a New CT Suite to Better Serve Its Community

Cassling's MRI

Since 2014, Bonner General Health in Sand Point, Idaho, has experienced a staggering 73% increase in the number of CT scans they perform annually. This number is a direct result of the influx of population into the area. With only one CT scanner in the hospital to service outpatients and the emergency room, Bonner General saw an urgent need for expansion in order to better serve its patients.

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New Study Assesses the Impact of CT Radiation on Mortality at 10 Years

Diagnostic Imaging

Emerging research suggests CT radiation dosing of 50 mSv or greater is associated with higher mortality at two years but nearly half of those patients were alive 10 years later.

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SCCT: AI predicts MACE on coronary CT angiography

AuntMinnie

An AI model could help physicians predict whether patients are at risk of death or heart attack based on coronary CT angiography (CCTA) tests, according to a study presented July 19 at the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) meeting in Washington, DC. An international team led by doctoral student Juan Lu of the University of Western Australia in Perth built a multimodal deep learning (DL) model that performed better than a unimodal model, as well as better than human experts at

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How AI is Transforming the Pharmaceutical Industry

MRI Network

Rooted in the simulation of human intelligence by computer systems and machines, AI has the potential to transform how humans learn, work and interact with one another in every aspect of life. It’s also primed to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry. Pharma companies that truly embrace AI can run parallel clinical trials for the same drug as a single agent or in combinations targeting multiple diseases where the drug is predicted to work.

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

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.

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SCCT: Regional, socioeconomic factors affect CAC scan use

AuntMinnie

The use of coronary artery calcium (CAC) scanning for heart disease diagnosis is influenced by regional and socioeconomic factors, according to research presented at the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) meeting in Washington, DC. A team led by Vincent Sachs, DO, of the University of South Florida in Tampa reported that U.S. counties with the lowest rates of CAC utilization have a higher population of African Americans (p "Unrepresented ethnicities [in the U.S.] such as Africa

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04-17-24 Veterinary E-News Magazine

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Over 30 years of industry knowledge with an understanding of your veterinary practice needs, to keep x-ray simple, so you can spend more time effectively managing your business.

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SwissrayUS and Nanox ink partnership

AuntMinnie

SwissrayUS has partnered with Israel-based Nano-X Imaging (Nanox) to provide service capabilities for Nanox products in the U.S. Under the agreement, SwissrayUS will support system sales across the country, handle installation of Nanox.ARC systems, conduct regular preventative maintenance, and provide rapid emergency response services for urgent system issues, the company said.

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05-02-24 Veterinary E-News Magazine

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Over 30 years of industry knowledge with an understanding of your veterinary practice needs, to keep x-ray simple, so you can spend more time effectively managing your business.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

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.

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ACR issues detailed summary of 2025 HOPPS

AuntMinnie

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released a detailed summary of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS). The proposed rule, which notably now backs Medicare reimbursement for CT colonography for colorectal cancer screening and new coverage of PET imaging agents , was released July 10.

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05-15-24 Veterinary E-News Magazine

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Over 30 years of industry knowledge with an understanding of your veterinary practice needs, to keep x-ray simple, so you can spend more time effectively managing your business.

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SCCT: AI predicts MACE on CT coronary angiography

AuntMinnie

An AI model could help physicians predict whether patients are at risk of death or heart attack based on CT coronary angiography (CTCA) tests, according to a study presented July 19 at the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) meeting in Washington, DC. An international team led by doctoral student Juan Lu of the University of Western Australia in Perth built a multimodal deep learning (DL) model that performed better than a unimodal model, as well as better than human experts at

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05-30-24 Veterinary E-News Magazine

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Over 30 years of industry knowledge with an understanding of your veterinary practice needs, to keep x-ray simple, so you can spend more time effectively managing your business.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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GE HealthCare Acquires Intelligent Ultrasound Group’s Clinical Artificial Intelligence Business

MedImaging Imaging IT

GE HealthCare has entered into an agreement to acquire the clinical artificial intelligence software business of Intelligent Ultrasound Group for a sum of approximately USD 51 million.

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06-12-24 Veterinary E-News Magazine

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Over 30 years of industry knowledge with an understanding of your veterinary practice needs, to keep x-ray simple, so you can spend more time effectively managing your business.

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SCCT: PCCT bests traditional CT on diagnostic accuracy for CAD

AuntMinnie

Photon-counting CT (PCCT) performs with more accuracy than traditional CT imaging when it comes to identifying obstructive coronary stenosis, according to research presented at the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) meeting being held in Washington, DC. A group led by Melinda Boussoussou, MD, of Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Center in Budapest, Hungary, reported that PCCT performed better than invasive coronary angiography (ICA) for diagnosing coronary artery disease

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06-27-24 Veterinary E-News Magazine

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Over 30 years of industry knowledge with an understanding of your veterinary practice needs, to keep x-ray simple, so you can spend more time effectively managing your business.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

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.

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Comparison of computed versus acquired readout-segmented diffusion-weighted imaging in visualizing scrotal or testicular lesions

ScienceDirect

Combining computed diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) with readout-segmented echo-planar-imaging may shorten acquisition time and improve imaging qualit…

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07-11-24 Veterinary E-News Magazine

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Over 30 years of industry knowledge with an understanding of your veterinary practice needs, to keep x-ray simple, so you can spend more time effectively managing your business.

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