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Re:FDA permits marketing of AI algorithm for detecting wrist... by kevin_b_er on Thursday May 31, 2018 @12:32PM (#17197680)
And in another 5-10 years insurance might approve it. Until then it'll probably be a cash price of anywhere from $400-$4000 like the cost of an MRI.
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Re:FDA permits marketing of AI algorithm for detecting wrist... by EpicEng on Thursday May 31, 2018 @02:17PM (#17198687)
>And in another 5-10 years insurance might approve it

Not sure why you think that, but I work in a similar field and I promise you you're wrong.

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Re:FDA permits marketing of AI algorithm for detecting wrist... by asdsa5325 on Thursday May 31, 2018 @03:15PM (#17199181)
Because we totally use MRIs to detect wrist fractures.
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Re:FDA permits marketing of AI algorithm for detecting wrist... by Mvandenbergh on Thursday May 31, 2018 @01:14PM (#17198116)
This is a tool for use by doctors, it's not going to be billed for separately.
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