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.

For patients with complex care needs, AI is helpful—but the human touch is irreplaceable
Primary care providers are excited about the promise AI holds to help them help patients living with multiple chronic conditions. However, they believe these patients will continue to need the human connection they get from their PCPs.
What’s in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’—and what was left out?
Sweeping tax cuts and reduced spending on Medicaid and SNAP were signed into law by President Donald Trump. However, a key provision that would have paused new AI regulations was removed by the Senate.
AI enables tracking of coronary artery calcium growth on routine lung cancer CT scans
New data suggest increases in CAC scores between lung cancer screenings strongly correlates with the risk of adverse cardiovascular events.
New AI model outperforms humans at predicting sudden cardiac death
The model spots previously undetected scarring patterns on cardiac MRI scans of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy—a leading cause of sudden cardiac death among young people.
Private equity firm buys health data analytics company Arcadia
With the buyout, global private equity investor Nordic Capital makes a big bet on healthcare AI. Arcadia said the influx of cash will be used to improve its technology and find new sources for data it can use for quality care initiatives.

Healthcare AI newswatch: End-of-life AI, deepfake healthcare workers, AI drug prescribers, more

End-of-life decisions are often anything but easy. AI might be able to help.

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Global consortium: The future of AI in healthcare is dynamic—and demanding

An international cluster of 117 researchers from 50 countries has arrived at a consensus on six principles that, in the team’s considered view, ought to guide the use of AI across healthcare worldwide.

Gottlieb: Let’s not slap the label ‘medical device’ on AI software that only helps clinicians make care decisions

Standing FDA guidance reflects concern over physicians deferring to AI-aided CDS recommendations when pressed for time or uncertain of their own judgments. Is that stance outdated?

Perplexity scores improve identification of fraudulent AI writings

Though numerous web-based tools have been created to flag published works that appear suspicious for AI authorship, the performances of these tools has been inconsistent thus far.

Deep learning model enables routine radiographs to be used for osteoporosis screening

Many people with low bone mineral density are not aware of their condition because they fail to get screened through DXA or are not eligible due to age.

AI brings cardiology, neurology teams together to boost care for stroke patients

A new post-stroke care pathway from Viz.ai and Medtronic is associated with significant benefits, including higher patient and clinician satisfaction.

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Healthcare AI Digest

People are still asking if AI will replace doctors or other healthcare workers.

Radiology practice SimonMed Imaging launches breast AI program charging $40 a pop

The Scottsdale, Arizona-based practice follows in the footsteps of RadNet, which has generated millions in revenue from its own artificial intelligence program.

Artificial Intelligence

For patients with complex care needs, AI is helpful—but the human touch is irreplaceable

What’s in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’—and what was left out?

AI enables tracking of coronary artery calcium growth on routine lung cancer CT scans

New AI model outperforms humans at predicting sudden cardiac death

Private equity firm buys health data analytics company Arcadia