The hacker only gained access to billing information and the Philadelphia-based provider began sending out individual notification letters on Jan. 20.

“Radiologists have an opportunity to situate themselves at the center of patient care, but it will require transforming the operational framework and rebranding ourselves," experts suggested in a new editorial.

Bay Area-based Francisco Partners is picking up the tab, adding several pieces assembled through $4 billion in acquisitions over the years, including Merge Healthcare.

The average treatment cost per case tops $4,000 in the U.S. and increases patients' average hospital stay by 3.6 days.

Explainability and autonomy are two traits that every AI platform should demonstrate during prospective trials, experts said in PLOS Digital Health.

What if artificial intelligence (AI) could support doctors in making decisions faster?

The model did miss four cancers, prompting one expert to question if radiologists could ever trust a tool knowing it wasn't 100% accurate.

“This is what transparency in medical imaging AI could look like and what those in the medical field should be demanding for any radiology challenge,” said a Duke University professor involved in the project.