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Michigan adds requirements for medical imaging equipment operators

AuntMinnie

The new rules now in effect in Michigan help ensure that only medical radiologic technologists with the appropriate education and training can operate medical imaging equipment, according to an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) legislative update. Both the ARRT and the MSRT are opposing that measure.

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IAIGH Seeks Comment on Healthcare AI Governance Standard

Imaging Technology

14, 2024 – The Institute for AI Governance in Healthcare (IAIGH) has published the draft Healthcare AI Governance Standard (HAIGS) for public comment. The new AI governance standard provides a comprehensive framework for regulating AI in healthcare. tim.hodson Tue, 10/15/2024 - 13:33 Oct. The comment period opened Oct.

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Medicare proposed rule again cuts radiology reimbursement in 2025

AuntMinnie

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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Top 5 Product Trends Shaping the Future of Clinical AI in 2025

Aidoc

The Rise of AI Governance: From Buzzword to Necessity AI tools are no longer experimental luxuries, theyre essential. However, with this rise comes the need for robust governance. Institutional governance models aim to ensure safe and standardized AI deployment. Whats Next?

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Minnies winners for 2023 highlight AI, innovation in radiology

AuntMinnie

Perry Pickhardt, MD, UW-Madison While Pickhardt’s efforts revolve around what is commonly called “opportunistic screening,” he likens the goals to value-based medical imaging and repurposing scans for useful incidental data for cardiometabolic screening purposes. His work on abdominal imaging has led to over 500 scientific publications.

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Reducing Exposure and Dose in Medical Radiology

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 9 minutes read Carestream solutions help improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. A fundamental goal of radiographers is to complete an imaging exam that provides sufficient information for an accurate clinical diagnosis–and at the lowest possible dose. I already mentioned Smart Noise Cancellation Software.

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What Healthcare Can Learn from AI in Other Industries

Aidoc

Whats particularly interesting about finance is that it operates in a highly regulated environment, governed by the FTC, SEC and other regulatory bodies which should, in theory, make AI adoption slow and complex. AI-driven imaging is already helping radiologists find suspected anomalies, but theres room to do more.