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Fearless futurist: ‘In Phase One, AI felt like software. In Phase Two, it feels like a new species of workforce.’

The nonfiction book market is flooded with titles mentioning AI or artificial intelligence. Here’s a new work that will shake your world whether you’re an AI lover, loather or someone in between.

FDA warns public about vascular device after 3 deaths

The FDA is still investigating this issue. For now, the agency recommends considering alternative treatment options when possible.

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How to implement AI-powered coronary plaque analysis software—and ensure you get paid

The use of AI to evaluate plaque buildup in CCTA images has been one of cardiology’s biggest ongoing trends. Implementing this software into existing workflows, however, can be a challenge. An upcoming webinar is focused on providing guidance to hospitals and cardiology practices hoping to learn more about this topic.

Abbott gains FDA clearance, CE mark approval for AI-powered imaging platform

Ultreon 3.0 was built to capture and evaluate high-quality OCT images, providing real-time guidance during complex PCI procedures.

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Radiation oncologists converge on Capitol Hill to push for payment reform

American Society for Radiation Oncology members from across the country took part in ASTRO’s annual advocacy day on April 27.

Radiology department says simple, low-cost strategy can bolster workplace cohesion

Chicago imaging leaders have sought to address isolation and its ill effects through the implementation of daily “happy birthday” emails to department employees.

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Whole-body MRI provider Prenuvo ramps up radiologist recruitment

The Redwood City, California-based startup says it is seeking to hire multiple remote physicians, claiming it’s offering “not just another job” but a “better way to practice.”

What has AI done for healthcare administration lately?

Administrative AI can meaningfully cut providers’ price tags on prior authorization processes. Yet the technology is not doing much to reduce overall system-level costs. And it tends to increase billing intensity, inflating medical spending as it does so.

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10-second brain MRI scans possible with newly FDA-cleared deep learning reconstruction software

The artificial intelligence-enabled software offers accelerated acquisition times, improved image resolution and one-click workflows for technologists.

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'Technical issue' prevents providers from receiving alerts on actionable imaging findings for 3 years

The system uses color coded flags to alert general practitioners that a patient's imaging report contains "serious or unexpected” findings.

PFA market heats up as medtech companies announce new investments

While Kardium raised $250 million in an oversubscribed funding round, Field Medical raised $35 million. Both companies are focused on designing and developing new pulsed field ablation technologies to help treat challenging arrhythmias.

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Generative AI model shows potential for reading chest X-rays used for TB screenings

Generative artificial intelligence models have shown great potential for improving multiple aspects of the radiology field, but a new analysis cautions that they still require significant oversight.

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