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.

What the Biden administration’s artificial intelligence executive order means for radiology
“Radiologists themselves can and should play a key role in policy creation at every level," members of the specialty wrote in JACR.
Humana expands use of automated prior authorization software into diagnostic imaging
The Louisville, Kentucky-based payer first partnered with vendor Cohere Health in 2021 to launch a pilot program in 12 states.
Use of AI in radiology revenue cycle management
Dave Walker, senior director of revenue cycle, Radiology Associates of North Texas, explains how his practice uses artificial intelligence for revenue cycle management during the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) 2024 meeting.
GPT-4 can detect radiology report errors at the same rate as members of the specialty
“This efficiency in detecting errors may hint at a future where AI can help optimize the workflow within radiology departments," a lead author of the study said.
Semiautonomous AI shows potential to reduce false positives, unnecessary procedures and medical expenses
Scientists developed the deep learning algorithm using a set of over 123,000 digital mammograms (including 6,100-plus cancer cases).

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January 19, 2022

Watchdog launches probe of Microsoft’s nearly $20B Nuance acquisition

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority recently issued notice of the inquiry and said it plans to reach a decision by March 9.

January 13, 2022

Less than half of radiology departments surveyed offer AI-related educational initiatives

About 37% of departments reported formal partnerships with the artificial intelligence industry, a number experts believe needs to increase in the near future.

January 12, 2022

IBM seeks healthcare exit with potential $1B-plus sale of Watson Health

Several private equity firms and one “strategic buyer” are in the running, and Big Blue hopes to select a suitor by the end of January, according to a published report.

January 7, 2022

Artificial intelligence startup reaches ‘unicorn’ status with $360M investment

Fractal offers AI solutions in several industries including radiology, with its Qure.ai business scoring a 2nd FDA clearance in August.

January 6, 2022

Antitrust regulators approve Microsoft’s nearly $20B purchase of Nuance Communications

With its technology currently used by about 75% of radiologists, Nuance hopes the deal will close by early 2022.

December 22, 2021

Radiology research activities down markedly during pandemic, RSNA COVID-19 task force says

The data can help department leaders better understand “discontinuity” in staff productivity and inform promotion considerations.

December 6, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the biggest stories in healthcare for years, but many clinicians still remain unsure about how, exactly, they should be using AI to help their patients. A new analysis in European Heart Journal explored that exact issue, providing cardiology professionals with a step-by-step breakdown of how to get the most out of this potentially game-changing technology.

Nuance launches ‘Precision Imaging Network’ providing AI first reads to relieve overburdened docs

The platform runs on Azure, a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft, which recently announced plans to acquire Nuance for $20B.

November 30, 2021

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Medicare drops AUC requirement for advanced imaging, ASNC celebrates

"This was an unneeded burden, which was solely adding to the administrative hassles of medicine," said American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President Larry Phillips.

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Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound.

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Radiology AI company gains FDA clearance for new CT offerings focused on PE, stroke

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

Artificial Intelligence

What the Biden administration’s artificial intelligence executive order means for radiology

Humana expands use of automated prior authorization software into diagnostic imaging

Use of AI in radiology revenue cycle management

GPT-4 can detect radiology report errors at the same rate as members of the specialty

Semiautonomous AI shows potential to reduce false positives, unnecessary procedures and medical expenses

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