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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.”

AI-generated risk scores help predict future breast cancer cases

Breast cancer risk scores change over time, with those who go on to develop cancer showing unique patterns that could provide valuable guidance into their diagnostic needs.

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

The defendants include 90 physicians and other licensed medical professionals.

Hologic ramps up production of breast biopsy needles

Hologic boosts production of alternative biopsy needle amid ongoing shortage

The manufacturer issued an alert in January, indicating its Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needles were being recalled amid risk they might leave metallic particles in tissue.

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.

Interventional radiology training programs should return to in-person interviews, association says

“Interventional Radiology training inherently involves specialty-specific characteristics that make in-person interviews particularly valuable,” the APDIR contends.

Patients may enjoy the convenience of automated texting while cursing its curtness

Many patients mistake auto-text messages from providers as opportunities to interact with the sender. When this happens, the patient often tries to communicate about more than just appointment scheduling.

Lawsuit: Inclusion of ‘catastrophic plans’ on marketplaces a ploy to undermine the ACA

A coalition of municipalities and nonprofits is challenging the changes to the Affordable Care Act, arguing that low-cost, low-value coverage options flooding the market will ultimately cause 3 million people to lose their necessary medical insurance.

Breast arterial calcifications (BACs) identified on screening mammograms may help identify women who face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

Mammography could identify millions of women in need of preventive cardiology care

Experts say these findings could offer radiology providers the opportunity to intervene before cardiovascular conditions worsen.

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