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Radiology Associates of North Texas says it will waste over $51M on costs related to No Surprises Act

The country’s largest independent imaging group—located in Fort Worth and employing about 300 physicians—calculated the figure based on an internal analysis of its billing practices.

Radiologists, other docs quitting clinical practice earlier and for different reasons than before

“Hassle factor” and the profession being “too stressful” were among the top 2 reasons for exiting practice, according to new survey data from the AMA.

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Snowbird couple sues radiologist, claiming he missed signs of an impending stroke

Jeffrey and Kim Sayward, of Florida, charge that radiologist Eric J. Sax, MD, working for MaineHealth Hospital in Biddeford at the time, failed to identify a dangerous blood clot three years ago.

Catholic health system sued by regulators over alleged failure to accommodate pregnant nurses

Washington-based Providence Health and Services denies the allegations. The lawsuit, filed by the state attorney general, details incidents of noncompliance and retaliation dating back to 2021.

Staffing struggles contribute to string of 3 deaths at major US teaching hospital

Going forward, if the institution persistently fails to comply with its state’s minimum nurse-to-patient staffing plans, it could face regulatory fines, enforced corrective actions, external oversight and—should worse ever come to worst—the potential loss of its state license to operate as a hospital.

Coalition of 24 states sues over professional degree loan limits set to impact healthcare

The new caps on how much borrowers pursuing professional degrees may take out have been set at $200,000. However, the plaintiffs—led by Maryland and New York—take issue with how the Trump administration defines a “professional degree,” as it includes many common healthcare fields.

Financial toxicity negatively impacts adherence to imaging recommendations

Defined as the negative impact resulting from the financial burden of medical care, this economic challenge represents a significant obstacle for many patients.

Video: Vivek Reddy, MD, Director, Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Professor of Medicine in Cardiac Electrophysiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, explains studies on the latest pulsed field ablation and leadless conduction pacing trials. #PFA #conductionpacing

Exploring the latest data in PFA and leadless conduction system pacing

Vivek Reddy, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about some of the biggest trends in electrophysiology today.

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American Society for Radiation Oncology seeks to simplify clinical guidelines

ASTRO recently inked a memorandum of understanding with its overseas counterpart, the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology, hoping to streamline new healthcare guidance.

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SimonMed hopes to drum up whole-body MRI business

The Tucson, Arizona-based radiology practice announced it will offer 20% discounts on its longevity scans to the military, veterans and first responders.

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Imaging startup Braid Health launches radiologist 2nd opinion service charging $199 per read

The company is targeting its new service toward patients who want a radiologist’s expert review but “without the friction that often comes with hospital scheduling, referral requirements and unclear pricing.”

Samuel Jones, MD, MPH, director of inpatient electrophysiology at the Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga Heart Institute, discusses concerns over new heart failure Medicare Ambulatory Specialty Model payment model that starts on Jan. 1, 2027.

Cardiologists scramble to prepare for mandatory heart failure payment model

Samuel Jones, MD, reviews some of the biggest concerns about a new Medicare payment model focused on heart failure care that goes live in 2027.

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Radiology Associates of North Texas says it will waste over $51M on costs related to No Surprises Act

The country’s largest independent imaging group—located in Fort Worth and employing about 300 physicians—calculated the figure based on an internal analysis of its billing practices.

Radiology Business

Radiologists, other docs quitting clinical practice earlier and for different reasons than before

“Hassle factor” and the profession being “too stressful” were among the top 2 reasons for exiting practice, according to new survey data from the AMA.

Radiology Business

Snowbird couple sues radiologist, claiming he missed signs of an impending stroke

Jeffrey and Kim Sayward, of Florida, charge that radiologist Eric J. Sax, MD, working for MaineHealth Hospital in Biddeford at the time, failed to identify a dangerous blood clot three years ago.