AuntMinnie

MARCH 28, 2024

With AI-mediated cyberattacks on the rise, radiologists can find it challenging to balance prompt patient access to diagnostic imaging while safeguarding sensitive healthcare data. Radiology's operating model depends heavily on interoperability between different healthcare and imaging systems for efficient patient examination and diagnosis.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 24, 2025

Its the wild west out there as far as how its being handled, said Sandy Coffta, vice president of client services at Healthcare Administrative Partners. New research comes out every week in radiology highlighting the performance and potential AI in assisting diagnosis of various pathologies.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2023

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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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

states will be considering scope of practice bills in 2025, according to the American College of Radiology's (ACR) government relations team. Legislators in numerous U.S.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Regulatory issues facing radiology groups in 2024 We pay a lot of attention to government regulation in healthcare, especially the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which influences reimbursement not only from Medicare but also from other payers as many commercial contracts are tied to the MPFS. Sandy Coffta.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 9, 2024

American College of Radiology (ACR) CEO William Thorwarth Jr., MD, issued a nine-page letter to Congress recommending how to solve the reimbursement problem for AI in healthcare and ensure clinical AI is of value to patients and health systems. Among other healthcare specialties, radiology has been a particularly active area for AI.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 30, 2024

Lalaji, MD, CEO of The Radiology Group, saying that the teleradiologist overlooked several imaging findings. The ruling stems from a complaint submitted in November 2023 alleging that Lalaji violated the board's statutes governing the practice of medicine in the state. This continues to be a difficult year for The Radiology Group.

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Radiology Business

MARCH 10, 2025

House Republicans on Saturday released a seven-month funding patch to avert a government shutdown, adding billions for deportations, veterans healthcare and the military.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

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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Aidoc

DECEMBER 30, 2024

From developing robust platforms to driving workforce engagement, healthcare executives are gaining valuable first-hand experience navigating clinical AI implementation. A well-equipped platform enables healthcare organizations to adopt and scale AI solutions more efficiently.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Department of Radiology at University Hospitals (UH) in Cleveland, OH, has been recognized by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Recognized Center for Healthcare-AI (ARCH-AI). The Department of Radiology at UH will receive an ACR recognition badge to display in their waiting rooms and lobbies.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 28, 2024

Compliant billing for remote reading services is not always as straightforward as normal onsite billing, and radiology practices must be aware of the requirements of each payer, most especially those of Medicare and other government programs. Sandy Coffta is the vice president of client services at Healthcare Administrative Partners.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 27, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is launching the ACR Recognized Center for Healthcare-AI (ARCH-AI) in what the college is calling the first national AI quality assurance program for radiology facilities. More information can be found on the ACR's website.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 6, 2025

Radiology administrators express very high confidence that imaging will grow as a profit center in coming months, according to The MarkeTech Group's Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI) report for the second quarter of 2025. The document is made up of responses to questions about trends radiology administrators face in the coming year.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 21, 2024

christine.book Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:34 March 21, 2024 — Diagnostic imaging provider US Radiology Specialists has announced that Lee Cooper will become its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and that current board member Molly Joseph will become its next Board Chair. Cooper and Joseph will succeed John Perkins , U.S.

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Aidoc

MARCH 21, 2025

spends more than twice as much on healthcare as other wealthy countries, yet faces worse outcomes, according to a recent report. This conviction is validated by data showing 73% of health systems have implemented robust governance for strategic clinical AI deployment, and 73% of organizations are increasing their financial commitments.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 21, 2024

Image courtesy of US Radiology Specialists. Radiology Specialists has appointed Lee Cooper as the company's new CEO, while current board member Molly Joseph will become its next board chair, effective April 1. US Radiology Specialists Joseph, who joined U.S. Lee Cooper. and Canada.

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Radiology Business

APRIL 4, 2024

A physician at the Atlanta-based firm purportedly spent as few as 30 seconds reviewing reports prepared by overseas readers who weren’t permitted to practice medicine nor bill government healthcare programs.

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Aidoc

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

At Aidoc, Ive had the privilege of speaking with radiologists, hospital executives and clinical leaders who are actively shaping the future of AI in healthcare. Organizations that prioritize AI governance, physician engagement and change management see the most success. That’s the ROI that truly matters in healthcare.”

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 11, 2025

It signifies the sectors accelerating adoption of AI-driven diagnostics, shifting what was once a supplementary tool into a linchpin of modern radiology. The methodologies governing image fidelity assessment remain mired in conventional techniques.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 28, 2024

The Radiology Group and its CEO Anand Lalaji will pay the U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of New York said the settlement resolves claims that The Radiology Group and Lalaji fraudulently billed federal healthcare programs through a process of signing off on interpretation reports prepared by contractors in India.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In 2013, our top article covered a decision by a New York City hospital to close its radiology residency program. A New York City hospital on Monday moved to terminate its radiology residency program, leaving 11 residents without a program or funding to continue beyond the current program year ending June 30.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This trend is most evident in the radiology and women’s health markets. In 2023, Caption Health and DiA Imaging Analysis, two of the most established ultrasound AI vendors, were acquired by GE HealthCare and Philips, respectively. Signify's major coverage areas are healthcare IT, medical imaging, and digital health.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 28, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 06/28/2024 - 08:00 June 27, 2024 — The American College of Radiology ( ACR ) launched the ACR Recognized Center for Healthcare-AI (ARCH-AI), the first national artificial intelligence quality assurance program for radiology facilities. Maintaining an inventory of AI algorithms with detailed documentation.

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Aidoc

MARCH 17, 2025

We all know AI is transforming healthcare, from predictive analytics to workflow automation. So, what can healthcare learn from these industries? What healthcare can learn: Right now, AI in healthcare often focuses on analyzing whats already happened including reading scans and reviewing patient records.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The appeals court decision forces the government to revise its regulations with regard to application of the NSA, and it is expected that the dispute resolution process will be suspended until that occurs. Sandy Coffta is the vice president of client services at Healthcare Administrative Partners. Sandy Coffta.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 24, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 06/24/2024 - 20:27 June 24, 2024 — Legislative efforts across numerous states in 2024 focused on the integration of artificial intelligence ( AI ) in healthcare, reflecting several trends and priorities. To stay current on state legislative developments relevant to radiology, view the ACR policy map.

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Aidoc

APRIL 16, 2025

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, the integration of AI is transforming health systems, particularly in radiology. At the University of Miami Health System, Jean Jose, DO, Associate Vice Chair of Radiology, is at the forefront of this revolution. Develop internal governance and controlled pilots.

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Aidoc

JANUARY 10, 2025

As we enter 2025, the once futuristic possibilities of clinical AI like real-time data analysis are becoming the expectation of modern healthcare. For healthcare leaders, staying ahead means understanding the trends driving this shift smarter workflows, data-driven decisions and better patient outcomes.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 22, 2024

A range of federal and state legislation and other developments in the works could have a significant impact on radiologic technologists and registered radiology assistants, either supporting and strengthening these professions or weakening them. Creating pressure, the U.S.

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Ben White

MAY 9, 2023

That will be the time when the government/Medicare/national organizations start advocating against the currently protected role that radiologists hold for imaging interpretation. Radiology job markets are cyclical, the argument goes, there are hot markets and cold markets. This probably seems historically true.

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Healthcare Administrative Partners

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

We pay a lot of attention to government regulation in healthcare, especially the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) that influences reimbursement not only from Medicare, but also from other payers since many commercial contracts are tied to the MPFS.

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Aidoc

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Preparing for AI means positioning your health system to fully realize its benefits – enhancing workflows and improving patient outcomes, two of the key promises of AIs transformative potential in healthcare AI readiness is like training for a marathon. In short: a clear AI governance structure is essential.

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Ben White

MARCH 13, 2023

I’m guessing it doesn’t feel great for Radiology Partners to once again be one of a handful of named companies in another “distressed debt” article. In their December 2022 healthcare sector report, Moody’s gave this cozy summary: The healthcare sector’s credit default risk is rising. billion by 2028.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Philips has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Siloam Hospitals Group, a private healthcare provider in Indonesia. The MOU will allow Philips to offer its AI capabilities to the Indonesian healthcare sector.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 4, 2023

christine.book Thu, 05/04/2023 - 10:51 May 4, 2023 — DeepTek.ai , A Pune, India-based radiology artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced that its AI-powered Radiology Workflow Management Solution, Augmento , has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. FDA-cleared AI-powered radiology workflow management solution.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Radiology and medical groups are welcoming the introduction of a bipartisan federal bill that aims to mitigate the impact of the finalized Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) conversion factor reduction. Access to care could be at stake,” Dana Smetherman, MD, CEO of the American College of Radiology (ACR) told AuntMinnie.com. “[The

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