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How TriStar Health leveraged AI to enhance care for pulmonary embolism patients

Pulmonary embolism (PE) treatment has evolved over time, yet it remains the third leading cause of cardiovascular death across the United States. TriStar Health, a comprehensive health system serving Tennessee and Kentucky and part of HCA Healthcare, is now using an AI platform to support clinicians in providing more effective care for PE patients.

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Interventional radiologists who neglect E&M visits risk losing more lucrative procedures

“This study affirms that when interventional radiologists are afforded the time to evaluate and follow their patients, the complexity and value of the care they provide increases," one expert notes. 

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RadNet expands partnership with GE HealthCare, acquires another tech company

GE plans to integrate DeepHealth AI solutions into its ultrasound portfolio, with RadNet also recently acquiring cloud services provider Cimar UK. 

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Siemens to unload majority stake in Healthineers imaging business

The Munich, Germany-based company is doing so by transferring 30% of total shares in Siemens Healthineers over to the parent company’s stockholders. 

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American College of Radiology updates imaging appropriateness criteria with 13 new topics

Its latest update covers scenarios such as abdominal or chest pain in a pediatric patient, chronic pancreatis, and imaging after a liver transplant. 

$200K ransom demanded of Doctor Alliance after hackers say they stole 1.2M files

Someone self-identifying as "Kazu" posted a sample of the data trove on a dark web forum, which was discovered by cybersecurity researchers. The company has not confirmed a data breach occurred.

Allstate accuses Texas provider network of operating $1.7M auto injury fraud scheme

The insurer claims personal injury attorneys referred patients to the network, where they allegedly received dubious treatments and undergo excessive testing to inflate medical claims. Allstate is seeking up to $5.2 million in restitution.

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Less than 30% of FDA-authorized radiology AI devices have undergone clinical testing

A new research paper details the path to approval for nearly 1,000 AI/ML algorithms, highlighting significant gaps in testing.

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Hospital alerts dozens after failure to relay imaging results turns deadly

Health officials launched a review of over 21,000 imaging exams after determining that numerous patients had pertinent findings fly under the radar for months. 

Coronary calcium may predict a patient's risk of dying from noncardiac conditions

Calcium in the coronary arteries is a known cardiac risk factor. However, new data suggest it may actually tell us more about a person's overall health than researchers previously believed. 

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Healthcare AI today: Artificial superintelligence, Heart Association AI leadership, human-centered healthcare AI, more

Never mind artificial general intelligence. Worry about artificial superintelligence.

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FDA clears ultrasonic surgical aspiration tech for cardiac surgery

The technology, developed by New Jersey-based Integra LifeSciences, is already approved for several other specialties, including neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery. 

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How TriStar Health leveraged AI to enhance care for pulmonary embolism patients

Pulmonary embolism (PE) treatment has evolved over time, yet it remains the third leading cause of cardiovascular death across the United States. TriStar Health, a comprehensive health system serving Tennessee and Kentucky and part of HCA Healthcare, is now using an AI platform to support clinicians in providing more effective care for PE patients.

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Interventional radiologists who neglect E&M visits risk losing more lucrative procedures

“This study affirms that when interventional radiologists are afforded the time to evaluate and follow their patients, the complexity and value of the care they provide increases," one expert notes. 

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