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Why nurses leave and what hospitals can do to incentivize staying

New academic research analyzing data from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses drills down into nurses’ self-reported “turnover behaviors.”

455 individuals charged with perpetrating healthcare fraud to the collective tune of $6.5B+

The defendants include 90 physicians and other licensed medical professionals.

Sex-specific outcomes after TAVR and SAVR: Key takeaways from a new meta-analysis

TAVR was associated with early benefits for women. After five years, however, outcomes were comparable across the board.

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FDA clears AI software for flagging signs of vascular disease

The newly cleared software alerts clinicians when it detects a suspected vascular occlusion.

Hundreds of cardiologists incorrectly added to new mandatory payment model

When CMS shared a list of cardiologists being targeted with a brand new payment model, the American College of Cardiology identified a long list of apparent mistakes.

Hospital must pay $23M jury verdict after radiologist misses spinal cord injury on CT

Plaintiff attorneys believe this is the largest non-death-related malpractice payout in the history of Maine, with Brewer-based Northern Light Health system on the hook for the damages.

Arizona passes legislation requiring insurers to cover follow-up breast imaging

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on June 19 signed SB 1165 into law following its passage in the state Senate.

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Retired radiologist donates $1M to school of medicine in honor of late husband

Janet H. Sung, MD, gave the gift to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo.

Nurses file class-action lawsuit against Ascension, Prime over hospital staffing

A lawsuit claims that nurse staffing levels at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Illinois were too low to meet minimum safety thresholds, resulting in medical errors. Plaintiffs in the case are seeking punitive damages.

Report: Budget-friendly plastic surgeon linked to eight patient deaths

The doctor whose ads promise to deliver the “Most Affordable Plastic Surgery Center in Chicago. Period.” was hit with a $56 million civil judgment in 2025 but is still practicing medicine in multiple states.

Anubis ransomware gang claims credit as Mississippi hospital reveals attack impacted 54K patients

The data breach at Singing River Health System occurred in December 2025 and resulted in sensitive medical information being stolen by cybercriminals. If a post on the dark web is to be believed, an infamous group called Anubis is responsible for the intrusion.

The stages of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome that was included in the new ACC-AHA CKM syndrome guideline.

ACC-AHA release first cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome guidelines

Science shows the deep relationship between cardiac, kidney and metabolism issues that may impact up to 90% of the U.S. population.

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