The world’s richest man asked patients and providers to try submitting scans to his company’s artificial intelligence product for further analysis. 

The partnership is with IKS Health, which helps docs handle duties such as clinical documentation, care team assistance, and pre-visit summaries. 

Providers have the potential to earn a Medicare payment of $950 if the software is deployed in medically appropriate scenarios.  

“Godfather of AI," Geoffrey Hinton, forecasted in 2016 that advances in AI would take over radiologists’ duties within five years. Eight years later, the prediction has proven false. 

The outpatient imaging center operator is adding Kheiron Medical Technologies, which uses deep learning to help radiologists detect breast cancer. 

The increased follow-up of recommended imaging exams combined with the efficiency of its use also generated an additional $9,000 in revenue per month at one organization.

Icahn School of Medicine researchers recently asked the popular AI chatbot a series of questions related to ailments often treated by IR specialists. 

The news comes just days after CMS confirmed these technologies would start receiving expanded Medicare coverage in November. HeartFlow and other AI vendors have already shared their excitement over the decision.