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ACR and RSNA leaders request the FDA slow its momentum with AI tools that work without radiologist oversight.

Partnering healthcare providers look for – and value – six main things from radiology.

The Association of American Medical Colleges predicts the specialist shortfall could swell to nearly 42,000 by 2033.

Tampa Bay-based practice launches text and online registration process for maximum social distancing.

Radiologists warn this magnetic cosmetic attachment could pose a risk for patients or compromise image quality.

510(k) clearance applies to four critical abnormalities; two are exclusive to Qure.ai’s product.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: July 3, 2020

Konica Minolta leaders outline the challenges to – and discuss tech solutions for -- provider and IT productivity during SIIM2020.

Internal reporting app, designed for radiologists, increased provider participation and captured incidents in a greater number of categories.

The industry should pay more attention to the interplay between providers and AI tools, says Elizabeth Krupinski, Ph.D., during SIIM 2020.

Diagnostic Imaging Weekly Scan: June 26, 2020

Amazon Alexa skill RAD-Assistant successfully retrieves pulmonary nodule and ovarian cyst clinical follow-up guidelines.

Alexander Towbin, M.D., from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center shares his thoughts during SIIM 2020.

The automated algorithm can help save both time and money and minimize clinical subjectivity.

Go-to steps from a senior imaging informatics analyst during SIIM 2020 to bolster security efforts.

COVID-19 is an additional factor in patients shying away from follow-up exams. Nuance Communication’s Sander Kloet shares his perspectives from SIIM on addressing this issue.

A dashboard to track the total image analysis time, as well as a daily performance report, reduced emergency department turnaround times and improved workflow.

An analysis of a new law shows directly contacting patients about needed follow-up has little impact – greater radiologist involvement and communication with referring providers is needed.

Registry designed to improve patient care.

A group of female radiologists advise practices and departments to consider and address providers’ childcare needs when designing plans to re-open and resume normal work schedules.

Radiologists must engage in social media messaging to regain control of information about AI use in diagnostic imaging.

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: June 19, 2020

Three facilities share what is working best as they begin to screen more patients.

While data and analytics reporting has grown immensely throughout other industries, it is still highly underutilized in radiology.

One rural-based model shows bringing interventional radiology services to older patients in their home not only improve access to care, but also catapults patient satisfaction.