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Medicare proposed rule again cuts radiology reimbursement in 2025

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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% Quality Payment Program In addition to fee schedule changes, the Medicare PFS covers rules that govern the Quality Payment Program (QPP). Radiology -3.8% -1.8% -2.8%

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Minnies winners for 2023 highlight AI, innovation in radiology

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"We have the ability to distinguish between imaging that really adds value to care by guiding care decisions and improving clinical outcomes for patients, and imaging that will not have significant value impact," Menard said. Every low-value exam we avoid improves patient safety and lowers costs to patients and society."

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What Healthcare Can Learn from AI in Other Industries

Aidoc

Imagine AI models forecasting staffing shortages before they happen, predicting patient deterioration earlier or optimizing hospital resources in real-time. But other areas of healthcare, from hospital operations to clinical decision-making, are still in the early stages of AI adoption.

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Why the Effort to Recover Financially in 2023 Must Include Healthcare AI

Aidoc

In the last year alone, hospital losses amounted to billions while facing a healthcare labor shortage that presents its own set of challenges to bottom lines. Challenging Fiscal Realities Amongst the immense fiscal challenges facing providers today, hospital leaders are confronted by truly daunting financial realities: A majority of the U.S.

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Leading the Charge of Innovation: Our Conversation with Jason Hill, MD, Ochsner Health 

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“At a super high level, we think of innovation as introducing novel technologies and systems into our healthcare environment to enhance patient care and improve the efficiency of providers and support staff,” he explained. This meta-department encompasses multiple disciplines, ensuring proper governance to address AI safety, equity and bias.

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New AI Center for AI Innovation Launched by Hartford HealthCare

Imaging Technology

Trustworthiness: Verifying and balancing innovation opportunities against potential risks of integrating AI into clinical practice through rigorous standards and governance. . - Research and innovation: Conducting groundbreaking AI research centered on healthcare applications and developing algorithms for safe real-world implementation.

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SNMMI Elects Jean-Luc C. Urbain, MD, PhD, FASNC, as President-Elect at 2024 Annual Meeting

Imaging Technology

“As SNMMI president-elect, I plan to focus on bringing and integrating radiopharmaceutical theranostics into the clinic to benefit as many patients as possible. This will require an emphasis on research, government approvals, education, training, quality and safety of practice issues, and reimbursement concerns,” stated Urbain. “I