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ROI research: Community health workers are an unsung bargain

U.S. healthcare gets plenty of bang for its buck out of community health workers (CHWs), according to a systematic review of the relevant published research. 

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Despite 63% increase in mental health utilization, overdoses and suicides for men rise

No group fared particularly well in an analysis from Trilliant Health looking at publicly reported data. Most of the new utilization of mental health services was for anxiety, with women seeking care most often.

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Optum Rx outlines changes to PBM business model, promising price transparency

The company made the changes after its manufacturer rebates for insulin were challenged by the Federal Trade Commission. Among other shifts, Optum said 100% of all rebates will be distributed to customers by 2028.

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Intensive ‘parental support package’ keeps burnout at bay in childbearing physician-trainees

When preparing for life as both doctors and parents, new mothers and mothers-to-be suffer significantly less burnout if they’re supported by targeted, well-planned support. 

Heartflow reports significant revenue growth as CCTA sees wider adoption

The company keeps gaining momentum thanks to the success of its AI-powered imaging software. 

President Trump's presidential proclamation Sept. 19 to implement a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications had immediate backlash from dozens of medical societies. Groups like the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) said this will cut off the flow of foreign physicians into the U.S. at a time when we cannot graduate enough American physicians to fill positions in a healthcare system that is facing a rapidly growing physician shortage.
Trump administration exempts doctors from work visa freeze

SCAI said reversing the processing hold allows physicians to continue serving patients and helps stabilize the workforce.

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Thousands of reprocessed EP catheters recalled

Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling more than 8,000 reprocessed medical devices. This is a Class II recall, according to the FDA, and these devices should no longer be used to treat patients.

Devi Nair, MD, director of electrophysiology and research, St. Bernards Medical Center and Arrhythmia Research Group, spoke with Cardiovascular Business at the Heart Rhythm 2026 meeting in the above video interview. She explained both the explosion of PFA use since the first FDA approvals in 2024, and the recently discovered complications of coronary vessel spasm and hemolysis and how newer PFA technology might address this.
PFA has been a game-changer for heart patients—but there are still risks

Devi Nair, MD, reviewed some of the rare complications clinicians are seeing with PFA.

AI helps spot pancreatic cancer over a year before radiologists can
New radiopharmaceutical achieves remission in difficult-to-treat pancreatic cancer

Researchers are optimistic about the treatment's potential, as more options for pancreatic cancer are "urgently needed."

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Hospital missed woodland debris that led to post-amputation death of teenager, lawsuit alleges

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center is named in a court filing against a physician at the facility who allegedly failed to clean a wound, leaving 12 pieces of twigs, moss and pine needles inside. The alleged victim, an 18-year-old man, later died.

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Compensation in cardiology now outpacing all other healthcare specialties

Physician compensation is rising faster in cardiology than any other specialty. Still, considering how demanding the job is, many cardiologists feel underpaid.

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‘Best Countries’ report: Middling scores for health cut into US’s bid for overall greatness

A meticulous comparison of quality-of-life factors across 100 countries has yielded good news and bad news for the United States of America.

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Health Exec
ROI research: Community health workers are an unsung bargain

U.S. healthcare gets plenty of bang for its buck out of community health workers (CHWs), according to a systematic review of the relevant published research. 

Health Exec
Despite 63% increase in mental health utilization, overdoses and suicides for men rise

No group fared particularly well in an analysis from Trilliant Health looking at publicly reported data. Most of the new utilization of mental health services was for anxiety, with women seeking care most often.

Health Exec
Optum Rx outlines changes to PBM business model, promising price transparency

The company made the changes after its manufacturer rebates for insulin were challenged by the Federal Trade Commission. Among other shifts, Optum said 100% of all rebates will be distributed to customers by 2028.

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