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Last week hospitals owned by three big health systems filed suit against CVS Health. The trio filed separately, but all accuse the corporation of robbing them of funds they’re owed through the federal 340B drug pricing program. 

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The change would represent an imperfect but, in many cases, perfectly appropriate way to oversee the technology without crimping its capabilities. So say three thought leaders who are close watchers of medical ethics and technologies. 

How BATMAN technique can reduce risk of LVOT obstruction during TMVR

LVOT obstruction is a serious complication of TMVR. BATMAN may help protect patients from LVOT obstruction without leading to any additional risks.

Kenneth Bilchick, MD, MS, Director of Electrophysiology Research, and a professor of cardiovascular medicine at the University of Virginia, explains GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-RAs) may do more than drive weight loss—showing a significantly lower risk of atrial fibrillation.

Kenneth Bilchick, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about new data he presented at Heart Rhythm 2026. 

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TAVR procedures with a higher implant depth are associated with certain clinical benefits after one year, according to a new study of data from more than 600 patients.

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The House Ways & Means Committee on May 21 unanimously advanced the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026, which is endorsed by multiple radiology societies. 

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Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., are again proposing the Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act, commonly referred to as MARCA. 

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Joshua A. Hirsch, MD, is joining the Los Angeles-based institution from Massachusetts General Hospital, following a comprehensive search process. 
 

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ACR, SIR, ASNR and numerous others made their plea to leaders in the U.S. House in a new letter sent May 19. 

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The state with the worst illicit drug problem is also home to the largest percentage of teenage users.

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The agencies are working together to produce Ra-226 from legacy radiological waste stored at National Institute of Standards and Technology facilities.

The acquisition of SPR Therapeutics will allow Medtronic to expand its portfolio of neuromodulator medical devices. The deal is expected to close in 2027.

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Last week hospitals owned by three big health systems filed suit against CVS Health. The trio filed separately, but all accuse the corporation of robbing them of funds they’re owed through the federal 340B drug pricing program. 

The change would represent an imperfect but, in many cases, perfectly appropriate way to oversee the technology without crimping its capabilities. So say three thought leaders who are close watchers of medical ethics and technologies. 

LVOT obstruction is a serious complication of TMVR. BATMAN may help protect patients from LVOT obstruction without leading to any additional risks.