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Howard Berger, MD, RadNet chairman and CEO, discusses why the company has invested millions into DeepHealth to rapidly build up a new business model for artificial intelligence capabilities in radiology. #RSNA #HealthAI #ClinicalAI #Radiology
Why RadNet is betting heavily on AI to reshape radiology workflows

RadNet Chaiman and CEO Howard Berger, MD, explains why the company has invested tens of millions into DeepHealth to rapidly build up a new business model. 

 

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Republicans win shutdown showdown—Senate agrees to funding deal without ACA subsidy extension

With eight Democrats agreeing to the Republican-backed deal that reverses the firings of federal workers, the Senate now has the 60 votes needed for the bill to advance. The rehirings will include the 1,200 workers fired at the Department of Health and Human Services. 

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Study highlights CT findings that could mask lung cancer, leading to delayed diagnosis

For many patients with interstitial lung disease, cancer could go undetected for years, putting them at risk of disease progression that would require more extensive treatment.

FDA approves expanded use of Xenoview for lung imaging
FDA approves expanded use of 'powerful' lung imaging tool

The approval will make around 1 million more patients eligible to receive the specialized contrast, which enhances the evaluation of lung ventilation. 

Radiologist aboard Blue Origin's latest spaceflight
Radiologist among the crew of Blue Origin's latest spaceflight

Gretchen Green, MD, who attended space camp for the first time in 1986, described her time onboard the rocket as “unparalleled and amazing.” 
3D Labs: Outsource? In-house? How to be more productive and profitable

Imaging and radiology are in a transition right now as more departments and practices are choosing to bring their 3D labs in-house.  
FDA warns vendor over 'life threatening' risks related to X-ray device

The mobile radiography units have reportedly been linked to two incidents—a near-miss involving a patient and a crash into an X-ray control panel. 
Symptom-detected breast cancers nearly 7 times more likely to be diagnosed at advanced stage

Advances in treatment are often credited with improving breast cancer outcomes, but new findings suggest the decrease in mortality may actually be due to improved screening initiatives. 
Radiologist arrested for allegedly running secret abortion operation with his wife

Police report the couple orchestrated five illegal abortions over a period of eight months, though they say that number is likely higher.

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Why RadNet is betting heavily on AI to reshape radiology workflows

RadNet Chaiman and CEO Howard Berger, MD, explains why the company has invested tens of millions into DeepHealth to rapidly build up a new business model. 

 

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AI turns mammograms into CVD risk assessments—no outside data required

Thanks to AI, clinicians can use mammograms to do a lot more than identify signs of breast cancer. Researchers explored data from nearly 50,000 patients, presenting their findings in Heart.

Radiology Business
Fewer than 30% of FDA-cleared AI devices share key safety, adverse event info prior to approval

A new analysis is prompting questions regarding how rigorously many of the AI-enabled tools approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are evaluated prior to their clearance.