Digital Health Study Opens: AI-Assisted Imaging Reports for Cancer Patients — Evaluating Communication and Workload Impact
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·16 Apr 2026
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·clinical-trialsUniversity of Wisconsin launches major study evaluating AI-assisted imaging report summaries for cancer patients. The 2,000-participant trial examines whether simplified radiology reports improve patient understanding while reducing provider workload.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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