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. 

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ARRT names Battles director of education

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) has appointed Joey S. Battles, MA Ed, RT, director of educational eligibility requirements.

Radiology: MR volume measures predict rectal tumor therapeutic response

MR volumetric measurements provide a reliable marker of rectal cancer prognosis and can be used to predict disease-free survival and tumor regression grade, according to a study published online March 21 in Radiology.

Study: Medical tech industry expected to grow, but one wrong turn could cost billions

A significant change to the U.S. advanced medical technology industrys operating environment could cost tens of thousands of jobs, lower personal incomes and reduce business opportunities worldwide, according to a study released by the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed).

Kalorama: Six lead the EMR pack

The drive for paperless medicine creates a lot of opportunities for innovative companies, but only six companies earn over half of the revenue in the EMR market, according to market researcher Kalorama Information. Still, the healthcare market research publisher indicates there are opportunities for smaller EMR products to grow; leadership of the $17.9 billion market for EMR is more fluid than it might appear from those results, according to the New York City-based organization.

CT colonography reimbursement bill gains support

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) issued a statement supporting H.R. 4165, CT Colonography Screening for Colorectal Cancer Act of 2012, which would require Medicare to reimburse physicians for virtual colonoscopy.

Dombrowe retires from Siemens U.K.

Gunter Dombrowe, managing director of Siemens Healthcare sector in the U.K. and healthcare sector lead for the northwest Europe cluster, will retire at the end of March.

Exec. director Albritton leaves Colorado HIE

After leading the Colorado Regional Health Information Organization (CORHIO), executive director Phyllis Albritton announced she will leave her post at the end of March.

ECR: TeraRecon highlights quantitative imaging

TeraRecon released version 4.4.7 of its iNtuition enterprise image management system with enhanced support for interoperability and quantitative imaging at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) meeting, held in Vienna, March 2-5.

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