STAT+: AI could check millions of CT scans for heart risk. Who will pay for it?
Stat News • 4/15/2026
Summary
New AI tools have the potential to screen existing CT scans to assess the risk for heart disease. However, questions remain regarding who will pay for these tools and whether they will improve health outcomes.
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