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Reaction to the recommendation has been strong and mostly—but not entirely—negative. 

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MRI is an essential tool for diagnosing and managing the disease, but poor image quality and interpretation variability continue to hinder its widespread adoption

Medicare

Medicare is reassigning one CPT code for SPECT scans, which will result in a 57% reduction in reimbursement for certain imaging exams. 

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The Health Tech Investment Act would assign all U.S. FDA-cleared AI devices to a new classification under the hospital outpatient payment system. 

Cigna

Located in the Long Island community of Rockville Centre, New York, ESR’s new agreement spans multiple years, beginning on Nov. 15. 

physician burnout

If we would just let it do its thing, AI could fix practically everything that’s wrong with U.S. healthcare. 

Choon-Sik Jhun, MS, PhD, from Penn State

The device, currently just a prototype, could be the first of its kind to gain FDA approval.

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According to a new study of nearly 7,000 patients, type 1 and type 2 diabetes are both linked to significantly shorter life expectancies. The risk of sudden cardiac death appears to be highest for younger patients.

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The new proposal to extend expanded subsidies for health plans sold through the Affordable Care Act is being backed by 35 Republicans and Democrats—but as the New York Times points out, it will be hard for the bill to get a floor vote. 

The healthcare industry accounts for close to 30% of global helium consumption, with MRI equipment needs accounting for a significant portion of that figure.

Hotwire Transseptal Access System Atraverse Medical

The Hotwire Transseptal Access System includes the Hotwire RF Generator and Hotwire RF Guidewire, giving electrophysiologists the tools they need for left-heart access. 

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Remote scanning, mobile operations and telehealth logistics were among some of the week’s most talked about topics. 

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Reaction to the recommendation has been strong and mostly—but not entirely—negative. 

MRI is an essential tool for diagnosing and managing the disease, but poor image quality and interpretation variability continue to hinder its widespread adoption

Medicare is reassigning one CPT code for SPECT scans, which will result in a 57% reduction in reimbursement for certain imaging exams.