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HHS permanently cuts 1,200 jobs in response to government shutdown

President Donald Trump said the shutdown was an opportunity to cut more federal jobs, and it appears he’s made good on that threat. HHS confirmed that reduction-in-force notices were sent to “nonessential” workers as the agency moves to bare-bones operations. 

Contego Medical, a North Carolina-based medical device company, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its new all-in-one carotid stenting offering, the Neuroguard IEP System
Medtronic launches full distribution of new 3-in-1 carotid stent

The device, manufactured by Contego Medical, was designed with rising procedure volumes and stroke risks in mind. 

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Plant-based diets linked to lower dementia risk for vulnerable heart patients

Adults with a history of CVD, type 2 diabetes and stroke were all associated with a lower dementia risk if they ate a whole food, plant-based diet. The study, published in JACC: Advances, was based on data from more than 71,000 U.K. Biobank participants. 

David Magid, MD, MPH/MSPH, a professor of cardiology at the University of Colorado, explains attributing cardiac patient care to physicians in accountable care organizations.
Common methods for attributing cardiac care in ACOs may be falling short

As the United States continues to move toward quality-based care, ACOs need to rethink the way they attribute care to cardiologists and other members of the heart team. 

C-suite debate over AI ROI
Healthcare AI today: Healthcare AI ROI, Microsoft mainlines healthcare AI, Google gets slapped back from within, more

What good is AI in healthcare if it doesn’t improve financial margins? The question is getting posed in the C-suites of provider organizations and insurance companies.

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FDA announces recall for Johnson & Johnson devices due to cybersecurity risk—customers urged to act

The FDA and Johnson & Johnson MedTech are telling customers to keep the devices in a secure environment until they can be disabled from all networks.

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Over 70% of cancer patients experience clinically significant scanxiety, survey says

“Modifiable factors including communication quality, information provision, and social support significantly reduce scanxiety risk, offering evidence-based intervention targets," experts note. 

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90% of voters polled agree health insurers should cover all recommended breast imaging

A coalition of organizations including the Society of Breast Imaging are seeking support for the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act. 

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Over 70% of cancer patients experience clinically significant scanxiety, survey says

“Modifiable factors including communication quality, information provision, and social support significantly reduce scanxiety risk, offering evidence-based intervention targets," experts note. 

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90% of voters polled agree health insurers should cover all recommended breast imaging

A coalition of organizations including the Society of Breast Imaging are seeking support for the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act. 

MediView XR, Inc.'s clinical augmented reality and surgical navigation technology
Augmented reality startup that gives interventional radiologists ‘X-ray vision’ during procedures raises $24M

Founded in 2017 using intellectual property developed at the Cleveland Clinic, MediView has introduced a new FDA-cleared surgical navigation and imaging platform. 

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DOJ says it quickly removed offending social media posts about Luigi Mangione

The posts violated a court order that forbade the agency from commenting publicly on Mangione’s alleged guilt in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The DOJ rejected the notion that the accused’s right to a fair trial was violated.

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HHS permanently cuts 1,200 jobs in response to government shutdown

President Donald Trump said the shutdown was an opportunity to cut more federal jobs, and it appears he’s made good on that threat. HHS confirmed that reduction-in-force notices were sent to “nonessential” workers as the agency moves to bare-bones operations. 

Cardiovascular Business
Medtronic launches full distribution of new 3-in-1 carotid stent

The device, manufactured by Contego Medical, was designed with rising procedure volumes and stroke risks in mind. 

Cardiovascular Business
Plant-based diets linked to lower dementia risk for vulnerable heart patients

Adults with a history of CVD, type 2 diabetes and stroke were all associated with a lower dementia risk if they ate a whole food, plant-based diet. The study, published in JACC: Advances, was based on data from more than 71,000 U.K. Biobank participants. 

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