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The Urology Management Alliance is teaming with IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in outpatient settings. 

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Syracuse, New York-based Upstate Medical University had previously relied on rad residents to handle initial reads, with attendings finalizing interpretation in the a.m. 

Sean Raj, MD, MBA

Sean Raj, MD, MBA, first joined the company in 2021 as chief innovation officer, since then playing a “pivotal role” in shaping its AI offerings. 
 

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Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows most Americans still rely on work for their health coverage, with 53.8% of insured Americans receiving coverage through their employer.

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In a Harris Poll, the vast majority (84%) of frontline healthcare workers expressed dissatisfaction with their jobs, though most said they’d consider staying in their current role if provided an opportunity for education and career advancement.

These findings are important to consider with regard to patients’ long-term health, as chronic inflammation has been implicated in cognitive decline. 

Shockwave Medical Javelin Peripheral IVL Catheter

The balloon-free catheter, which already had a successful launch in the United States, has been associated with positive outcomes and the ability to reach certain lesions more accurately than balloon-based IVL platforms.

Video interview with Anders Gilberg, MGA, senior vice president, government affairs at Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), explains the issues involved with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that are set to end in late 2025 and what the impact will be on hospitals.

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president of government affairs at the Medical Group Management Association, explains the political and patient care issues involved with ending Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Joshua M. Hare, MD, FACC, FAHA, a professor of medicine, molecular and cellular pharmacology, and biomedical engineering, director of regenerative medicine, and director of the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute (ISCI) at the University of Miami, and co-founder and chief science officer for the stem cell start-up Longeveron, explains the FDA trial for laromestrocel (Lomecel-B) to treat hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).

The new trial represents a potential breakthrough in the treatment of one of the most devastating congenital heart defects.

As mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair continues to gain momentum in the United States, a new study of CMS data examines what happens to patient outcomes when the procedure fails.

Evaluating LVDF with echocardiography or AI-powered electrocardiography can help identify individuals at an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, according to new data presented at the ASE 36th Annual Scientific Sessions.

Medicare

The federal payment program first proposed this 2.5%, across-the-board cut for physician services in July, exempting most time-based healthcare offerings. 

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The Urology Management Alliance is teaming with IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in outpatient settings. 

Syracuse, New York-based Upstate Medical University had previously relied on rad residents to handle initial reads, with attendings finalizing interpretation in the a.m. 

Sean Raj, MD, MBA, first joined the company in 2021 as chief innovation officer, since then playing a “pivotal role” in shaping its AI offerings.