Business Intelligence

Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.

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Private-payer billings not radiology’s revenue category to lead

Going by claims submitted to commercial insurers, radiology ranks 15th out of 18 physician specialties. 

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FDA clears prostate AI for second indication

Radiology AI vendor Bot Image may market its prostate software not only for diagnosing cancer when suspected but also for performing prostate screenings.

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7 lessons learned during joint big business/healthcare AI projects

Big Tech players have been investing in partnerships with large healthcare providers on AI endeavors for several years now. According to both sides in one such collaboration, the resulting synergy offers “immense potential” to improve patient access, care and outcomes.

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IR proves strong on practicality, profitability—but some cost-inclusive metrics remain to be shown

Recent evidence confirms that interventional radiology produces solid clinical outcomes while beating surgery on the cost-effectiveness of numerous procedures.

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Explainable stroke AI cleared for US sales

The FDA has OK’d a new artificial intelligence platform for quickly diagnosing stroke on unenhanced CT scans.

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New algorithm shows how AI could make lung cancer screening more cost-effective

Using CT scans, a deep learning algorithm can recommend optimal lung cancer screening intervals by distinguishing between high-risk and low-risk lung nodules. 

 

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Medtronic, Edwards among the healthcare organizations chosen as World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2023

The annual list, now in its 17th year, was designed to celebrate companies that make ethical business practices a high priority. 

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New Radiology study offers key clues as to where practices should prioritize expansion plans

Individuals living in "extremely disadvantaged" ZIP codes are less likely to have access to accredited imaging facilities. 

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CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.