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Practical framework helps radiology groups forecast ‘PTO pressure’

As radiology groups grow to meet demand, the number of PTO requests likely will increase, “intensifying competition for desirable vacation periods.”

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Congressional Budget Office contends provider wins undermining No Surprises Act

The CBO is calling for additional research to better understand any potential failures in implementing the landmark legislation.

Former high-level health officials think out loud about HHS, FDA

More than 15 years after the National Academy of Medicine summoned a blue-ribbon panel to “reimagine” the Department of Health and Human Services for the 21st century, the cabinet-level operation has yet to make good on the experts’ overarching directive.

DOJ sues New York over alleged ‘fraud scheme’ linked to home healthcare

The U.S. Department of Justice accuses the state of failing to hold a contractor accountable, despite the company allegedly failing to meet its obligation to bring savings to a Medicaid program that aids disabled patients. The state said the private management company saved taxpayers $1 billion in a single year since taking over the program.

OIG warns of ‘ghost network’ trouble in maternal health managed care

Looking at the three largest Medicaid managed care plans related to maternal health, the Office of Inspector General found instances of ineligible providers being included in directories, as well as other errors such as incorrect contact information.

The A-FLUX Reducer System from VahatiCor is designed to treat coronary microvascular dysfunction.

First US patient enrolled in device study to reduce coronary microvascular dysfunction

The self-expanding A-Flux device is implanted in the coronary sinus to increase pressure on the venous side of the heart and improve perfusion in smaller vessels.

Rad tech society establishes scholarships in memory of 2 influential members

The two imaging pros played a significant role in advancing medical imaging and radiation therapy, according to the ASRT.

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FDA clears RadNet's AI-powered breast arterial calcification solution

In clinical testing, the module achieved 90% sensitivity and 88% specificity across patients with varying levels of breast density.

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Legal battle between two rival doctors results in dancefloor-biting during church fundraiser

Tamin Naber, MD, was charged with simple assault for biting a former employee at his medical practice who was suing him for wrongful termination. The incident occurred in November 2025.

HHS announces over $700M in grants for mental health initiatives, addiction treatment and housing programs

The money includes $238.6 million to improve suicide crisis hotlines and $223.1 million to expand community behavioral health clinics. Dozens of programs around the country are set to receive the funding.

Hospitals serving Medicaid patients prepare to take proposed payment caps on the chin

New federal limits on state-directed payments are set to cut Medicaid funding in most states. Hospitals are expected to bear the brunt since they account for the majority—84%, around $78B a year—of state-directed healthcare spends.

This novel vibration-based extraction technique exhibited excellent safety and efficiency profiles in preclinical and initial human study, potentially offering a simple, rapid, and safe alternative to conventional extraction methods

Vibrations used to extract EP leads in first-in-human study

A novel vibration-based extraction technique appears to offer safety, efficiency and a simple, rapid, alternative to conventional lead removal.

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