Think before buying AI tools for your breast imaging department

In his presentation, Dr. Cody Mayo from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center talked about the future of AI in breast imaging practices and how radiologists can prepare for its imminent regular use, as well as what’s needed from AI for medical imaging in general.

“The question is not how AI is going to affect us, but when,” Mayo said. “We’re obviously moving into the wild west as it were with AI. In fact, we’ve made enough of an impression that government is now getting involved.”

AI is used in practice by about 30% of radiologists, with larger practices leading the way,…