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Imaging price variation explored | Radiologist named CEO of AI creation co. | FDA halts mammo services | Fujifilm MRI
Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Same hospital, same insurer, but imaging prices twice as high for commercial vs. Medicare Advantage plans

When stated in dollar terms, the median price for imaging services was $490 across commercial plans compared to $191 in MA, experts wrote in Health Affairs. 

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Same hospital, same insurer, but imaging prices twice as high for commercial vs. Medicare Advantage plans

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When stated in dollar terms, the median price for imaging services was $490 across commercial plans compared to $191 in MA, experts wrote in Health Affairs. 
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FDA temporarily halts mammography services at critical access hospital, claiming they posed ‘serious risk to human health’

Phelps Memorial Health Center has completed the necessary remedies, including notifying any women who underwent breast imaging the last two years.

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FDA temporarily halts mammography services at critical access hospital, claiming they posed ‘serious risk to human health’

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Phelps Memorial Health Center has completed the necessary remedies, including notifying any women who underwent breast imaging the last two years.
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Radiologist appointed CEO of ‘healthcare AI company creation platform’ Ascertain

The company has raised $100 million in seed funding and earlier this year started Optain, which aims to identify diseases via retinal imaging. 

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Radiologist appointed CEO of ‘healthcare AI company creation platform’ Ascertain

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The company has raised $100 million in seed funding and earlier this year started Optain, which aims to identify diseases via retinal imaging. 
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FDA clears new AI-powered MRI system from Fujifilm

The Echelon Synergy MRI machine utilizes proprietary deep learning reconstruction technology to enhance sharpness and acquire images faster. 

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FDA clears new AI-powered MRI system from Fujifilm

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The Echelon Synergy MRI machine utilizes proprietary deep learning reconstruction technology to enhance sharpness and acquire images faster. 
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In Other News

Dense breast imaging specialists secure $12M in funding

Delphinus Medical Technologies says it will use the investment to expand the commercial adoption of its SoftVue 3D Whole Breast Tomography System.

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money business cash flow dollar. Kingsway Financial Services, a Chicago-based holding company with subsidiaries in several industries, has acquired New Jersey-based Digital Diagnostics Imaging (DDI) for $11 million. The transaction was funded with $5.4 million in cash and $5.6 million in debt financing.
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Dense breast imaging specialists secure $12M in funding

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money business cash flow dollar. Kingsway Financial Services, a Chicago-based holding company with subsidiaries in several industries, has acquired New Jersey-based Digital Diagnostics Imaging (DDI) for $11 million. The transaction was funded with $5.4 million in cash and $5.6 million in debt financing.
Delphinus Medical Technologies says it will use the investment to expand the commercial adoption of its SoftVue 3D Whole Breast Tomography System.
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Rad AI announces new artificial intelligence-powered software for radiology reports

After previewing the new software in September, Rad AI will make it commercially available throughout the United States at RSNA 2023 in Chicago.

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artificial intelligence robot evaluates healthcare data. Novo Nordisk announced a new collaboration with Valo Health, a healthcare technology company focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify new drug treatments for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Rad AI announces new artificial intelligence-powered software for radiology reports

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artificial intelligence robot evaluates healthcare data. Novo Nordisk announced a new collaboration with Valo Health, a healthcare technology company focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify new drug treatments for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
After previewing the new software in September, Rad AI will make it commercially available throughout the United States at RSNA 2023 in Chicago.
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New AI model helps radiologists ID breast cancer lesions on ultrasound images

Using the new-look algorithm consistently improved reader accuracy, especially among less experienced radiologists. It also helped limit false-positive results. 

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New AI model helps radiologists ID breast cancer lesions on ultrasound images

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Using the new-look algorithm consistently improved reader accuracy, especially among less experienced radiologists. It also helped limit false-positive results. 
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In Case You Missed It

Radiologist dies from fall while hiking at Wisconsin state park

Jason Gillum, MD, of Fort Wayne, Ind., was hiking with another individual at Devil’s Lake State Park when the two became separated. 

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Radiologist dies from fall while hiking at Wisconsin state park

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Jason Gillum, MD, of Fort Wayne, Ind., was hiking with another individual at Devil’s Lake State Park when the two became separated. 
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Appeals court revives whistleblower suits alleging unqualified broker made radiology referral decisions

Allstate Insurance Co. first filed the complaints in 2020 against Discovery Radiology Physicians, OneSource Medical Diagnostics and four physicians, alleging insurance fraud. 

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Appeals court revives whistleblower suits alleging unqualified broker made radiology referral decisions

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Allstate Insurance Co. first filed the complaints in 2020 against Discovery Radiology Physicians, OneSource Medical Diagnostics and four physicians, alleging insurance fraud. 
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Medicare pay for most interventional radiology procedures has declined in recent years

Researchers believe this information underlines the “critical need” for advocacy at a national level among IR professionals. 

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Medicare pay for most interventional radiology procedures has declined in recent years

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Researchers believe this information underlines the “critical need” for advocacy at a national level among IR professionals. 
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