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One of the largest food retailers in the world—and the fourth biggest in this country—got itself into hot water with the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly cheating on drug prices it charges to federal healthcare programs.

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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. 

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Gout often goes undertreated, but targeting these patients with urate-lowering therapy can make a big impact on their long-term cardiovascular health.

Cardiawave announced the first routine clinical use in Europe of its Valvosoft system since its CE mark regulator clearance in late 2025. It is a noninvasive, high-intensity ultrasound therapy to fragment leaflet calcium in severe symptomatic aortic stenosis, and I is aimed at patients who are not ideal for surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or who decline surgical intervention.

The new technology was designed for patients who may not be able to undergo SAVR or TAVR.

Cardiologist Michael McMullan explains his surprise about high levels of soft coronary plaque seen on CCTA despite years of intensive statin therapy. #YesCCT

Cardiologist Michael McMullan, MD, was surprised by his own CCTA results, highlighting the substantial impact these scans can make on patient care. 

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Researchers explored data from more than 117,000 women, tracking several lifestyle habits over an extended period of time.

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Researchers in Boston are set to co-lead a long-term study on the aging brain and factors that make individuals more vulnerable to neural injury and cognitive decline. 

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The U.S. Department of Justice said the settlement will save citizens of the state money and open up the market to competition.

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Days went by and the girl's doctors never figured out what was wrong. When she was transferred to a different hospital, however, the issue was quickly identified and corrected. 

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After months of consideration, CMS has proposed sweeping changes to its TAVR coverage policies. The agency is accepting public comments until July 15.

Addressing radiology workforce shortages, reducing unnecessary imaging and expanding access to cancer screening remain some of the most pressing public policy challenges facing medical imaging today, according to Elizabeth Rula, executive director of the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute.

Elizabeth Rula, executive director of the ACR-backed research outfit, discusses how to solve staffing shortages, prior authorization issues, and other key issues facing radiology.

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Virginia Medical Imaging filed the complaint against Mary Washington Healthcare on June 5 in a Fredericksburg Circuit Court, seeking nearly $3 million in damages. 

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One of the largest food retailers in the world—and the fourth biggest in this country—got itself into hot water with the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly cheating on drug prices it charges to federal healthcare programs.

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. 

Gout often goes undertreated, but targeting these patients with urate-lowering therapy can make a big impact on their long-term cardiovascular health.