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Where physicians have become more litigious than hospitals over unpaid patient bills

Of all lawsuits filed against patients in 2024 in one U.S. state, physician practices and other non-hospital healthcare entities accounted for 80% of cases. That’s a complete inversion from just six years prior.  

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AI scribes add at least $167 per month to clinician income: 5-site study

In the three or so years since it burst into healthcare, ambient AI scribe technology has run away with the win in the market-uptake race. What has been the return on investment in all those software packages? 

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Cardiologists now earn more than radiologists or plastic surgeons

Cardiologists in the United States now earn an average annual income of $575,000. That represents an increase of 10% compared to the previous year.

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'Defer to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment experts': Imaging leaders rail against new ACP breast cancer screening recs

Two respected radiology organizations have issued a stark warning on the new recommendations, stating that they risk confusing patients and “may contribute to thousands of additional breast cancer deaths each year.”

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.
New mammogram policy: Maryland to require BAC notifications with first law of its kind

HB 1364, a bill some radiologists pushed back against, is headed to the Governor’s desk to be finalized. It is set to take effect on Oct. 1. 

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Early SAVR in asymptomatic heart patients linked to long-term benefits

New 10-year data explored the impact of performing SAVR on asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis.

Cardiology practice launches walk-in clinic in Pennsylvania

The new clinic wants to keep patients out of hospital EDs when possible and provide care at a lower cost.

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Can energy drinks cause heart disease? New lawsuit says teen died from caffeine-induced cardiomyopathy

The family of a teenage girl who died unexpectedly in 2025 has sued two energy drink distributors.

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Workers across UC Health set to strike in May

Issues in dispute between the University of California and AFSCME Local 3299 include wage increases, insurance costs and access to housing programs. Union officials claim members are experiencing high rates of homelessness, fueled by rising cost of living in California.

Sectra finalizes Oxipit acquisition
Sectra finalizes Oxipit acquisition

Oxipit’s autonomous AI chest X-ray analysis software, ChestLink, will now be available through Sectra’s AI marketplace. 

Routine IR procedure could treat endometriosis.
SimonMed collaborates with women's health AI company to improve MRI diagnoses

EndomAI was developed to support radiologists in detecting and quantifying endometriosis on magnetic resonance imaging scans. 

Elucid's new Lesion Analysis Tool now commercially available
New imaging AI tool hits market with reimbursement eligibility

The product, which is offered within Elucid’s novel Plaque-IQ software suite, allows physicians to analyze lesion composition and plaque burden across any vessel.

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Where physicians have become more litigious than hospitals over unpaid patient bills

Of all lawsuits filed against patients in 2024 in one U.S. state, physician practices and other non-hospital healthcare entities accounted for 80% of cases. That’s a complete inversion from just six years prior.  

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