Thu.Apr 11, 2024

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Practice must pay $14M after table collapses under patient during imaging exam, jury rules

Radiology Business

The original inciting incident occurred in July 2014, when 58-year-old James Griswold visited the Connecticut provider group for a nuclear stress imaging test.

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AI able to assess invasiveness of lung lesions to aid in surgery

Health Imaging

In a study, the most accurate model combined deep-learning with a radionomics approach.

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Small practices left vulnerable after Change Healthcare cyberattack, with some considering bankruptcy

Radiology Business

"These survey data show, in stark terms, that practices will close because of this incident," said AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD.

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CEUS adds to locoregional therapy for liver disease

AuntMinnie

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) can improve locoregional therapy for treating metastatic disease of the liver, according to early study results presented April 10 at UltraCon. In her presentation, PhD candidate Corinne Wessner from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, highlighted initial findings from her team’s ongoing work suggesting that microbubble destruction from CEUS triggering is safe and well-tolerated among patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) and metasta

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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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Nearly 80% of physicians now work for hospitals or other corporate entities as private practice dwindles

Radiology Business

For the first time, the percentage of practice ownership by PE firms and other corporate entities (30%) surpassed hospitals or health systems' share (28%).

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American College of Radiology celebrates defeat of ‘harmful’ legislation in 2 states

Radiology Business

Both bills would have granted expanded authority to APRNs but were vetoed by governors amid fierce physician lobbying.

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Mach7 Technologies selected as a solution provider for Veterans Health Administration's National Teleradiology Program NextGen PACS

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 04/11/2024 - 20:42 April 11, 2024 — Mach7 Technologies , a company specializing in innovative medical imaging and data management solutions for healthcare organizations, announced its participation in the Veterans Health Administration 's (VHA) National Teleradiology Program (NTP). As part of this multi-phased contract, Mach7 will provide its well-established Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA) and industry leading eUnity Enterprise Diagnostic Viewer to help form the core workflow of the

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RadNet acquiring 6 imaging centers, adding $15M in annual revenue

Radiology Business

American Health Imaging, a partner with the larger private equity-backed US Radiology Specialists, is selling the locations.

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VIDEO: One on One with Amy K. Patel, MD, American Association for Women in Radiology Immediate Past President

Imaging Technology

Don't miss ITN's latest "One on One" video interview with AAWR Past President and American College of Radiology (ACR) RAN and RADPAC Chair, Amy K.

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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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New AI method captures uncertainty in medical images

Medical Xpress: Radiology

In biomedicine, segmentation involves annotating pixels from an important structure in a medical image, like an organ or cell. Artificial intelligence models can help clinicians by highlighting pixels that may show signs of a certain disease or anomaly.

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Radiology provider MedQuest Associates names IR specialist as new chief clinical and innovation officer

Radiology Business

Aalpen Patel, MD, MBA, joined the Georgia-based imaging center operator in March, vacating his post as a practicing physician with Geisinger Health System.

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Volpara Launches MQSA Compliance Software at the Society for Breast Imaging Symposium

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 04/11/2024 - 12:46 April 11, 2024 — Volpara Health Technologies Ltd., a global leader in software for the early detection and prevention of cancer, today debuted a new central, digital destination to manage mammography systems, staff credentials and professional development in support of compliance with the Food & Drug Administration 's Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).

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Novel CT exam reduces need for invasive artery treatment

ScienceDaily

A new study showed that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing who need a revascularization procedure.

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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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Demystifying Data Monetization in Medical Imaging

Radiology Business

Data has become the new currency driving innovation and progress across various industries. However, data monetization is perceived as a taboo subject, something full of ethical concerns and privacy issues. We’d like to challenge this notion and explore how data monetization can be a force for good.

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AI Adjudication Bolsters Chest CT Assessment of Lung Adenocarcinoma

Diagnostic Imaging

The inclusion of simulated adjudication for resolving discordant nodule classifications in a deep learning model for assessing lung adenocarcinoma on chest CT resulted in a 12 percent increase in sensitivity rate.

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Hologic, university settle lawsuit alleging radiology vendor infringed on mammography patent

Radiology Business

The case dates to March 2020, when the University of South Florida Foundation filed suit against the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based company, which later countersued.

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New study validates prediction rules for pediatric intra-abdominal and traumatic brain injuries

ScienceDaily

Delivering high-quality emergency care for kids may mean fewer CT scans, according to a new study. The research validates intra-abdominal injury (IAI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) prediction rules established by the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN).

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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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The Alphabet Soup of ACR Validation Processes

Mammography Educators

Written by: Louise Miller, R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC Getting a notification from ACR that your facility will be undergoing an additional evaluation/validation review strikes fear in the hearts of most members of the breast imaging team. Technologists, radiologists and the administrative team all "quiver in our boots". (Whatever that means!

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PreludeDx Presents New Data Demonstrating Utility of DCISionRT to De-escalate Radiation Therapy for Women with DCIS

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 04/11/2024 - 18:27 April 11, 2024 — Prelude Corporation ( PreludeDx ), a leader in precision diagnostics for early-stage breast cancer , presented data on the use of DCISionRT to identify a subset of patients with high-risk clinicopathology who had a low 10-year risk of in-breast recurrence (IBR) and no significant benefit from radiation therapy ( RT ).

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Recruitment Metrics and Analytics: Leveraging Data to Optimize Hiring

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Image by Freepik With today’s highly competitive talent market, HR departments and hiring managers must optimize their recruiting efforts. Every advantage must be exploited using all the available tools and methodologies. At the same time, data analytics helps drive many important business decisions. So, it’s only natural that recruiting would become informed by metrics and analytics.

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AI Assistance Improves Breast-Cancer Screening by Reducing False Positives

MedImaging Radiography

A new study has shown how artificial intelligence can improve the accuracy of breast cancer screening by minimizing false positives without missing true positives.

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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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AI Platforms: Pros and Cons

Aidoc

An AI platform – also referred to as an AI operating system – provides a centralized infrastructure that allows for the management and maintenance of all AI solutions. While building and maintaining a platform requires upfront investment and technical expertise, it saves cost and resources over time as the single-entry point into systems and only technology needed to orchestrate, monitor and activate AI solutions.

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Re: Letter to the Editor: What are the legal and ethical considerations of submitting radiology reports to ChatGPT?

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 10 April 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Infante Amato, Gaudino S

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iCAD Showcases New ProFound Cloud, Enhanced ProFound Detection Workstation Features and New Strategic Partnerships at SBI Annual Symposium

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 04/11/2024 - 12:43 April 11, 2024 — iCAD, Inc., a global leader in clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, announced today it will showcase its ProFound Breast Health Suite of AI solutions, including the newly released ProFound Cloud, powered by Google Cloud and Google Health AI architecture, while also highlighting its recently announced partnership with Densitas, a global leader in AI solutions for breast cancer screening, at the Society for Breast Imaging (

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