Scale AI in Imaging Now for the Post-COVID Era12 Nov 2020 20:12
"The pressure on staff will continue to mount further as facilities eventually begin to work through an unprecedented backlog. For example, at the height of the pandemic in the U.S., an estimated 770,000 mammography procedures were delayed per week."
"The current situation adds complexity to a specialty in which we are already heading toward a shortage of radiologists in the U.S. By 2033, the United States could have a shortfall of nearly 42,000 radiologists and other clinical specialists, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. The shortage is already hitting home in other markets around the globe, including the U.K. Amid COVID-19, providers in the U.K. not only face a shortage in imaging services already, but also face a backlog of unread exams. The country’s radiologist staffing shortfall could reach 43 percent without more new trainees and better staff retention and recruitment, while demand for complex magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans is growing at three times the speed of the radiologist workforce."
"COVID-19 has accelerated the need for enterprise imaging and telehealth via remote access to imaging and reports. It also shines a spotlight on the need for expanded use of AI and machine learning in imaging, with the dual goals of improved diagnoses and greater clinician wellness and job satisfaction. It also can have a positive impact on an institution’s financial health. Industry studies estimate that 37 percent of a hospital’s revenue is derived from imaging. More than ever, facilities need to optimize the use of their imaging facilities to protect the bottom line. "
Date: NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Source: https://www.itnonline.com/article/scale-ai-imaging-now-post-covid-era
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