Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a crucial component of healthcare to help augment physicians and make them more efficient. In medical imaging, it is helping radiologists more efficiently manage PACS worklists, enable structured reporting, auto detect injuries and diseases, and to pull in relevant prior exams and patient data. In cardiology, AI is helping automate tasks and measurements on imaging and in reporting systems, guides novice echo users to improve imaging and accuracy, and can risk stratify patients. AI includes deep learning algorithms, machine learning, computer-aided detection (CAD) systems, and convolutional neural networks. 

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Radiology artificial intelligence firm asks FDA to exempt certain devices from premarket review

The petition from Harrison.ai has drawn mixed reactions, with AI vendors lending support while radiologists and patient groups worry the move could erode safety. 

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RadNet acquires radiology AI firm Gleamer for up to $270M

The Los Angeles-based imaging group believes the move will make its DeepHealth subsidiary the “largest provider of radiology clinical AI solutions worldwide.” 

AI helps identify risk in adults with congenital heart disease

STS plans on using new research out of Mayo Clinic to help with the development of a surgical risk calculator for adults with this challenging condition.

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American College of Radiology urges HHS to address ‘unsustainable’ AI payment policy

ACR recently voiced its frustrations to Health and Human Services, sharing suggestions for how the agency could spur greater use of this technology. 

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ViVE 2026: News and announcements from the Los Angeles show floor

The annual meeting at the Los Angeles Convention Center just wrapped up. Here’s a small sample of some of the biggest announcements.

Whole-body MRI provider starts offering AI-powered CCTA scans

Patients electing to undergo a whole-body MRI at one Florida facility are now able to undergo a CCTA exam at the same time. All results are interpreted by a cardiologist, and the patient meets with a physician for a one-on-one consultation.  

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FDA clears Qure.ai's CAD tool for chest X-rays

The product is used to highlight findings from plain chest radiographs completed in emergency departments, urgent care clinics and family practices. 

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FDA clears AI-powered platform that personalizes care during TAVR, cardiac pacing procedures

The newly cleared CARA System from Cara Medical was designed to help clinicians before and during a variety of cardiac procedures. It provides a personalized 3D map of the patient's cardiac conduction system and then overlays that map onto live fluoroscopic images.