Health IT Analytics

MARCH 21, 2024

AI improves performance for some radiologists, but not others, raising questions about a one-size-fits-all integration approach for the tools in healthcare.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

13, 2024 — Mass General Brigham AI is hosting the Healthcare AI Challenge , a multi-institutional virtual, interactive series of events where healthcare professionals can explore and assess the latest AI healthcare technologies in real-world healthcare scenarios. tim.hodson Thu, 11/14/2024 - 10:51 Nov.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

13, 2024 – Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc.has launched Exa Enterprise, an enterprise imaging solution with its integrated PACS/RIS core powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Each customer can decide how they want to orchestrate their clinical workflow by individual radiologist preferences and clinical priorities.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In healthcare, this typically manifests as lingering regret after organizational constraints prevent physicians from acting in the best interest of their patients.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The double reading of mammograms, though the standard of care in Denmark and other European regions, is resource-intensive and demands significant radiologist time. These findings indicate that Lunit's AI can effectively identify early signs of cancer and offer a pathway for personalized screening approaches.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 23, 2024

Attrition doesn’t appear to be a significant contributing factor in the shortage of radiologists in the U.S., After analyzing Medicare billing data from 2019 to 2024, researchers from NYU Langone Health in New York City found that radiologists have a lower national attrition rate than other healthcare providers. Surgeons: 16.7%

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Moral injury is common among interventional radiologists, according to a study published November 3 in Academic Radiology. An MI Symptom Scale‑Healthcare Professional (MISS-HP) score of 36 or greater indicated moral injury. Future work should investigate causative factors and mitigating solutions."

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In a video interview, Sandy Coffta and Rebecca Farrington of Healthcare Administrative Partners offer suggestions on how radiology practices can handle the challenges associated with recruiting -- and retaining -- radiologists.

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Radiology Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The partnership is with IKS Health, which helps docs handle duties such as clinical documentation, care team assistance, and pre-visit summaries.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 9, 2024

GE HealthCare (GEHC) has integrated Blackford's Blackford Platform into its True PACS and Centricity PACS platforms. This could help radiologists adapt to higher workloads and increased exam complexity, the company added. This could help radiologists adapt to higher workloads and increased exam complexity, the company added.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

"We are facing an overwhelming influx of FDA-approved AI tools in healthcare, especially in radiology," one of the participants notes.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Over the past 10 years, the salary gap between academic and nonacademic radiologists has decreased, according to a study published November 12 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. But the differences between academic and nonacademic radiologist salaries and clinical workload have not been thoroughly investigated.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 20, 2024

christine.book Thu, 06/20/2024 - 09:00 June 20, 2024 — Allied health professionals such as radiology technologists and therapists can generate millions of dollars a year for their facilities, according to a new report from AMN Healthcare , a provider of healthcare workforce solutions across the United States.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

For another year running, radiologic technologists (RTs) and radiologists enjoyed higher salaries in the past year, according to AuntMinnie.com 's 2024 SalaryScan survey. Radiologists participating in our annual compensation and benefits survey reported an average base salary of $473,000 in 2023, up from $439,944 the year before.

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Aidoc

AUGUST 21, 2024

What is Automation in Healthcare? AI and automation in healthcare involve the integration of advanced technology into various medical processes, streamlining operations and improving patient outcomes. From analyzing medical images to identifying patterns in patient data, AI’s role in healthcare automation is multifaceted.

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Intelerad

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Burnout is an escalating concern in the healthcare industry, driven by an increasingly aged population and short staffing. Technological solutions are emerging as an avenue for alleviating the burden on radiologists and ultimately improving their well-being. How Can Administrators Help Reduce Burnout?

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 21, 2024

He ended his tenure as President and CEO of GE Healthcare Systems in the United States and Canada, where he had responsibility for the core businesses of Imaging, Ultrasound, Life Care Solutions, and Enterprise Digital Solutions.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

christine.book Wed, 11/22/2023 - 12:26 November 22, 2023 — GE HealthCare is preparing to showcase its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions at the 109th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, RSNA 2023 , being held Nov. 22, GE HealthCare has topped a U.S. 26-30 in Chicago, IL.

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Aidoc

JULY 26, 2024

But, radiologists who take advantage of AI will replace ones that don’t.” The Need for AI in Radiology AI is revolutionizing healthcare, particularly in radiology, where innovation often begins. This symbiotic relationship between AI and radiologists can potentially transform the field, improving patient care and reducing burnout.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 29, 2024

Proponents of AI in radiology highlight the technology’s potential in assistant radiologists with image interpretation as well as improving patient care. Yahyavi ended her presentation by encouraging attendees to join the Radiology Health Equity Coalition, which aims to address disparities and inequities in healthcare. “We

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 26, 2024

million in damages in a whistleblower case involving a radiologist who used to work for Consulting Radiologists of Eden Prairie but was terminated after raising issues about the company's practices. As of January 19, Consulting Radiologists is the sole remaining defendant in the case. A Hennepin County, MN, jury awarded $4.6

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Radiology Business

APRIL 30, 2024

Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington have already established such healthcare cost growth targets.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 2, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 04/02/2024 - 18:51 April 2, 2024 — Less than three months after signing an agreement to acquire MIM Software Inc. , GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. This includes continuing to grow MIM Software’s offerings for end-to-end standardization across large healthcare system fleets.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 2, 2024

In healthcare, algorithms hold the promise of increasing efficiency and, potentially, diagnostic accuracy. Radiology is ground zero for many of these innovations, and increasingly radiologists are being asked to take the lead in helping the healthcare system make the most of these technological breakthroughs.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The bipartisan bill would simplify how payers process utilization requests in Medicare Advantage and is supported by 500 healthcare organizations and 200-plus lawmakers.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 16, 2024

The US healthcare system faces growing challenges, including increasing imaging backlogs, shortages in radiology staff, and the necessity to balance rising healthcare costs with improved patient care. Our operating system is a game-changer, enabling physicians to harness the full potential of AI in radiology.

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Vesta Teleradiology

JULY 27, 2023

Burnout in the medical setting refers to a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion experienced by healthcare professionals. It also impacts staffing at all levels in healthcare, from nurses to executives. Further, just 61% of radiologists said they’re happy or very happy away from work. What’s Going on Now?

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Radiology Business

JULY 10, 2024

The college shared its concern in a letter to congressional leaders, who are exploring ways to address a physician shortfall that could reach 140,000 by 2036.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 31, 2024

Yoga could be one way to alleviate burnout symptoms in radiologists, a study published January 31 in JAMA Network Open suggests. Radiologists and radiation oncologists have reported experiencing burnout, which affects their well-being as well as their personal lives and patient care quality.

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Aidoc

MARCH 1, 2024

If you visit The Joint Commission’s website you’ll be greeted by a statement, “We Believe in Sustainable Healthcare.” This prompts a pertinent question: in a healthcare landscape challenged by staff and provider shortages and escalating costs, how do we define and achieve sustainable health care? Therefore, education is key!

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Aidoc

JUNE 21, 2024

When discussing examples of AI in healthcare, our minds may jump to automated call centers and schedule reminders, chatbots and even robotic surgeries. Examples of AI in Different Healthcare Settings and Service Lines Brain Aneurysms Use Case: A 49 year old male is referred for a head CTA following a long period of headaches.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Increased productivity and workplace flexibility help radiologists keep work and life in balance. Marie Ekström Trägårdh , President of Sectra Imaging IT Solutions , says, “Radiologists today face increasing workloads and the risk of burnout.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Healthcare disparities continue to plague medical imaging, but there are concrete measures radiologists can take to mitigate them, according to a paper published on October 12 in RadioGraphics. Image courtesy of Peter Abraham, MD, et al. Make sure transportation assistance and childcare are available.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

healthcare organizations have now implemented such competency testing, with about 13% of physicians deemed unfit for the job. About 5% of U.S.

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Health Imaging

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Hawaii-based imaging specialist has been working with high school students to bring greater awareness to the multitude of career options in the industry.

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Aidoc

AUGUST 8, 2024

In the first phase, radiologists interpreted scans without AI assistance. The results showed that radiologists using AI assistance had a higher sensitivity for iPE detection compared to those without (96.2% AI alone achieved similar sensitivity (50%) to radiologists alone.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 12, 2024

A Florida radiologist has paid the U.S. government $7 million to settle allegations of healthcare fraud. had charged the radiologist with defrauding federal healthcare programs by billing for CT scans that were never performed, paying other physicians for patient referrals, and ordering imaging exams that were medically unnecessary.

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