The announcement comes as the company shifts its ultrasound business toward cardiovascular procedures, image-guided therapy and other advanced imaging technologies.
New findings emphasize the importance of including the specialty in discussions about treatment pathways, resource allocation and alternative payment models.
Authorities say the warning pertains to the Lumify line of diagnostic sonography systems, with a software issue potentially halting functionality during critical care scenarios.
"Notably, no trainee preferred a fully in-person practice model," according to new survey data published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., recently released a request for information from the public, asking for feedback on proposals including lowering premiums, expanding coverage and simplifying enrollment.
Founded in 2010, Blackford launched the imaging industry’s first artificial intelligence-orchestration platform in 2016, with it later being acquired by Bayer in 2023.
New codes for these technologies have made a world of difference for clinicians. Reimbursement for the use of AI is an area where cardiology is far ahead of most other healthcare specialties.
Interventional radiologist Mairaj Uddin, MD, knew he’d gotten himself into something good when he saw his teammates work through a backlog of 3,000 imaging studies in just three days.
