The boost comes after the Los Angeles-based imaging center chain recently closed a $259M public stock offering, with a sizable chunk earmarked for expansion initiatives. 

Large language models could have feasibility in the future as clinical support tools that triage patients for imaging services—with additional updates and more training, of course.

Meanwhile, the agency has removed radiology provider Envision Healthcare from the same list following its recent bankruptcy filing.

Radiologists need better access to patient data stored in the electronic medical record, imaging IT expert Rik Primo explains. 

Cardiovascular Associates of America, which has already had an eventful 2023, announced a new acquisition that helps expand its footprint in the Sunshine State. 

The modality switch became especially important during the iodinated contrast shortage of 2022 when clinics were forced to deploy mitigation tactics as a means of preserving their contrast supply. 

Anumana, Pfizer and Mayo Clinic all worked together to develop the advanced algorithm. The groups are now targeting full regulatory approval in the U.S., Europe and Japan.

John Tentinger, MD, said he has been working on the deal for about a decade, purchasing the 25-acre piece of land for $5.5M. 

About 40% of rads said they accept studies across all areas of expertise. Yet, less than half are “very confident” reading them. 

Gradient Health's database now spans 10 countries, 1,000 hospitals, and more than 350 million patient studies.

ACR recently highlighted the collaboration, labeling scope of practice as “one of the leading issues that are addressed by state legislatures.”