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Medicaid cuts under ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could result in over 1 million missed cancer screenings

Over the first two years of implementation, about 7.5 million Medicaid enrollees eligible for cancer screenings will lose coverage, researchers estimate.

Practice says paltry UnitedHealthcare rates making it difficult to recruit radiologists

Chattanooga-based Tennessee Interventional and Imaging Associates has pushed the country’s largest commercial payer to up its rates to match other larger communities such as Memphis and Nashville.

Radiology Partners sells 2 imaging centers to New Jersey private practice

RP is selling outposts in the communities of Hamilton Township and Lawrenceville, both near the Garden State’s capital city of Trenton, to Princeton Radiology.

Walmart dips toes back into healthcare with new digital platform

Less than two years after closing its patient care clinics and selling its telehealth services, Walmart is re-entering healthcare with a new platform to match patients with virtual providers.

Vetting imaging orders for appropriateness represents a 'substantial hidden workload,' new data show

This practice ensures patients undergo imaging that is appropriate for their clinical indication and reduces the likelihood of unnecessary exams being completed.

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Judge blocks Edwards’ JenaValve acquisition—FTC calls it a ‘major win’ for Trump administration

The FTC argued that the $945M deal, first announced in 2024, was "anticompetitive." A federal judge agreed.

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FDA recalls organ recovery kits due to low-grade plastic bags

The recall has been designated a Class I, the most serious type. Certain "convenience kits" manufactured by AVID Medical contain non–medical-grade bags that could expose organs to toxins, increasing the odds of a transplant recipient's body rejecting them.

House passes ACA extension as Senate also considers competing GOP-backed act

Seventeen Republicans joined Democrats to pass a three-year extension to the tax credits that made medical plans sold through HealthCare.gov cheaper for millions of Americans. However, the GOP passed a competing measure in December that would see the federal government focus on association health plans. It’s unclear if either will find traction in the Senate.

Private equity in cardiology: 4 key takeaways from a 10-year analysis

Tracking private equity acquisitions can be challenging, but that didn't stop researchers from exploring the last decade of activity in cardiology. "It will be critical to monitor the effects on procedural utilization, quality and outcomes for patients with CVD,” the group wrote.

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Skepticism and optimism: Radiologists are still divided on AI integration

AI concerns among radiologists could delay its implementation. Experts say educational initiatives could help.

Impella Heart Pump Abiomed RECOVER IV RCT cardiogenic shock

Impella use may not improve high-risk PCI outcomes

Impella heart pumps may not provide as much value when treating high-risk patients as early data suggested.

Mammography Positioning Improvement Collaborative records dramatic gains in breast image quality

Poor patient positioning can lead to undetected cancer cases and increased costs due to the need for repeat exams, experts detailed in JACR.

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Medicaid cuts under ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could result in over 1 million missed cancer screenings

Over the first two years of implementation, about 7.5 million Medicaid enrollees eligible for cancer screenings will lose coverage, researchers estimate.