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. 

Video interview with Debra Monticciolo, MD, on the expansion of DBT and reducing breast imaging recall rates.

Breast tomosynthesis reduces recalls, could soon replace routine 2D mammography

Digital breast tomosythesis now makes up close to 50% of mammography systems in the U.S. "Tomo is going to replace just straight digital mammography simply because of the benefit of fewer recalls," explained Debra L. Monticciolo, MD.

Kees Wesdorp

RadNet hires private equity firm leader as new CEO of its Digital Health Division

Kees Wesdorp, PhD, will be based in the Netherlands, collecting an annual base salary of $705,000 and an incentive bonus equal to that amount. 

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has helped cardiologists, radiologists, nurses and other healthcare providers embrace precision medicine in a way that ensures more heart patients are receiving personalized care.

FDA clears AI platform for planning ahead of TAVR, other heart procedures

The cloud-based platform identifies and measures cardiac structures in CT scans.

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

CIOs are commanding bigger paychecks than ever before. 

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View from the C-suite: AI, automation key to getting, staying ahead of RCM issues

Healthcare executives have big plans for technology in their revenue cycle management operations. 

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Many radiologists still unfamiliar with opportunistic screening applications

Although AI implementation in clinical practice has taken flight in recent years, opportunistic screening utilization has been less common.

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FDA updates list of cleared VR, augmented reality devices, with radiology leading the way

The administration has now authorized a total of 69 medical products that incorporate AR/VR since 2015, including 28 in radiology. 

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

The U.S. Commerce Department wants proof of strong safety and security measures from AI developers and cloud suppliers.