The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare marks one of the most significant technological evolutions of the 21st century. AI’s rise in this sector is transforming patient care, diagnostics, and treatment pathways, promising to redefine the future of medicine. From early detection of diseases to personalized medicine and enhancing patient engagement, AI technologies are at the forefront of improving outcomes and operational efficiencies across the healthcare landscape.

In an era where technology increasingly intersects with healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a beacon of innovation, promising to redefine the contours of medical diagnostics and treatment. Healthcare is on the cusp of unlimited possibilities to integrate AI including large language models (LLMs), foundational models, multimodal fusion, and more. We are facing a massive challenge of healthcare burnout due to tedious duties and a shortage of qualified workers. There are high demands for faster and more accurate turnaround times with the expectation that a promising treatment or even cure is always around the corner. We have the opportunity to streamline medicine from predictive to diagnostics and treatment. 

Radiologist shortages. Recruiting challenges. Compensation struggles. Benchmarking confusion. Maintaining independence. AI concerns. 
 
The field of radiology faces constant challenges and opportunities for improvement, and staying ahead requires not just insight but foresight. From the recruitment of essential talent to navigating the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, every radiologist and healthcare professional faces critical decisions that will shape the future of patient care. ​ 

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By: Ron DiGiaimo, MBA, FACHE | Orest Boyko, MD, PhD | John Montville, MBA, FACHE, FACMPE, FACCC, COA | Bri Driggers

“AI” is the hottest buzzword for 2023 – and maybe all of the 2020s. Some discussions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have included additional wording at the start of the phrase such as “Assistive”, “Augmented”, “Autonomous”, or “Adoption”. Regardless of the viewpoint, AI is on everyone’s mind, and it’s got many people divided on their perception of it. As with many technological innovations and advancements, the healthcare community is excited by innovation if they are early adopters, or reticent on this innovation and willing to be late adopters who tend to be in the majority of providers.  

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