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Experts call for CPT codes for imaging AI reimbursement

AuntMinnie

New research comes out every week in radiology highlighting the performance and potential AI in assisting diagnosis of various pathologies. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the 1,000th clinical AI algorithm to close out 2024, and radiology is represented in about 75% of FDA-approved AI devices.

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What has radiology learned in 5 years since COVID hit U.S.?

AuntMinnie

and radiology has learned much since then, according to experts who directly dealt with the diseases impact. They also spearheaded the development of guidelines for the American College of Radiology (ACR), recognizing the role that imaging had in diagnosing COVID-19 in patients.

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Pandemic prompted an increase in negative mammograms

AuntMinnie

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an increase in the rates of negative mammograms in both screening and diagnostic settings, a study published November 14 in the Journal of Radiology Nursing found. They also found a decrease in the proportion of negative diagnostic mammograms.

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Using AI with mammography can help select women for breast MRI

AuntMinnie

Using AI with mammography can help select women at high risk of breast cancer for supplemental MRI, according to research published February 4 in Radiology. ScreenPoint Medical ) for breast cancer detection on 2D mammograms to triage women with an assumed intermediate breast cancer risk for supplemental MRI.

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Your Mammogram

Professional Radiology

Maybe you recently decided to try the best 3D mammogram experience in El Paso, have recently moved, changed doctors, or acquired new insurance, and are now going to our imaging center for your annual mammogram. Professional Radiology provides Mammography services in El Paso. So, why are these prior images so important?

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AI bests rads in finding breast cancer in women with personal history

AuntMinnie

AI may have a role in finding contralateral disease in women with a personal history of breast cancer, according to findings published April 8 in Radiology. However, the researchers noted a lack of data on interpreting surveillance mammograms in women with a personal history of breast cancer. years after right mastectomy. (A)

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Advancing Healthcare Access: Teleradiology Support for Rural Hospitals in Illinois and Ohio

Vesta Teleradiology

For communities in Illinois and Ohio, where many rural hospitals and outpatient centers serve as lifelines, ensuring timely and accurate radiological services is crucial. Radiologists must inform patients if they have dense breast tissue, a factor that can obscure mammogram results and increase cancer risks.