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Fewer than 30% of FDA-cleared AI devices share key safety, adverse event info prior to approval
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New GE HealthCare partnership expands access to prostate cancer imaging agent
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Expert panel develops new breast biopsy guidelines
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Practical framework helps radiology groups forecast ‘PTO pressure’

As radiology groups grow to meet demand, the number of PTO requests likely will increase, “intensifying competition for desirable vacation periods.” 

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Congressional Budget Office contends provider wins undermining No Surprises Act

The CBO is calling for additional research to better understand any potential failures in implementing the landmark legislation. 

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Rad tech society establishes scholarships in memory of 2 influential members

The two imaging pros played a significant role in advancing medical imaging and radiation therapy, according to the ASRT. 

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Society of Interventional Radiology names new president

“As I step into the role of president, I look forward to continuing strong advocacy for interventional radiologists and ensuring our members are recognized for the value they provide to the healthcare system and improving patient access to high-quality care."

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Imaging AI vendor Heartflow sues competitor over alleged patent infringement

The Mountain View, California-based company—which creates personalized models of the heart from CT scans—is taking rival Cleerly to court. 

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Emory Healthcare IRs 1st in the world to use newly approved robotic system for liver, prostate procedures

The system was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in September and was adopted by the interventional team at Atlanta-based Emory shortly after.

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Facility puts mammo services on hold after audit uncovers 'serious' image quality concerns

Women who underwent mammograms at the facility during the specified timeframe may need to have those exams repeated. 

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Multibillion-dollar deal brings together major industry players to develop 'next gen' radiopharmaceuticals

The joint venture is intended to advance cancer diagnostics and treatment, with the potential to rake in over $4 billion, those involved estimate.  

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Radiology Partners reportedly eyeing international expansion

UPDATED: America’s largest radiology group has purportedly considered making a bid to buy its Australian counterpart, which tallied over $176 million in adjusted earnings last year. 

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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.

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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.