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.

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).
GE HealthCare finalizes acquisition of Cleveland-based provider of AI imaging-analysis software
The company plans to integrate MIM Software's radiology and nuclear medicine solutions into its advanced-visualization product line.

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July 25, 2023

Scientists train artificial intelligence to mimic the gaze of radiologists reading images

"This system is bringing with it a greater humanization of AI and therefore a more realistic representation of what we do as radiologists,” one member of the specialty said.

July 24, 2023

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5 roles radiologists can fill in the burgeoning $576M imaging AI industry

“When choosing a role, radiologists should consider their unique strengths, availability, and personal and financial risk tolerance," experts advised.

July 21, 2023

AI trained on adult data set performs adequately when turned toward pediatric population

Despite an explosion in new AI tools available to assist radiologists in their work, there remains a paucity of options in the pediatric space.

July 18, 2023

Imaging AI vendor’s stock leaps 86% after inking ‘strategic commercial agreement’ with Radiology Partners

ICAD Inc. said the deal spans multiple years and will see the nation’s largest radiology group adopting its breast technology across the enterprise.

July 18, 2023

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How secure is your imaging AI implementation? 7 aspects to consider

Radiology operations taking on AI projects would do well to prioritize cybersecurity atop other aims and concerns. A new paper offers guidance.

July 7, 2023

Imaging AI vendors’ marketing hype doesn’t always match materials submitted to the FDA

About 1 in 8 were discovered to have marketing materials that made claims differing from their premarket approval.

July 6, 2023

X-ray-focused AI firm Gleamer raises $29.5M from venture capital firms, radiologists

The Paris, France-based artificial intelligence developer will use the money to expand its product portfolio and headcount.

June 29, 2023

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"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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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

GE HealthCare finalizes acquisition of Cleveland-based provider of AI imaging-analysis software

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