Radiology Business December 6, 2024
Women who paid an extra out-of-pocket charge for artificial intelligence to read their mammogram experienced a “substantially higher” cancer detection rate, according to new research from industry giant RadNet Inc. But is such an approach ethical?
The Los Angeles-based imaging center operator offered its Enhanced Breast Cancer Detection program to patients across 10 healthcare practices for the study, presented this week at RSNA 2024. About 36% of women opted for the service, which costs $40 per person, and they were 21% more likely to have their cancer detected than those who did not.
“These data indicate that many women are eager to utilize AI to enhance their screening mammogram, and when AI is coupled with a safeguard review,...
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