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The American College of Radiology is seeking to revive the shelved AUC program, while nuclear cardiologists are speaking against these efforts. 

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Permira is selling Australia's I-Med Radiology Network, which recently entered the U.S. by acquiring StatRad, to Hong Kong-based multinational conglomerate Jardine Matheson.  

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The Bedford, Massachusetts-based company has reportedly been approached about a possible acquisition by competitor Curium Pharma, Bloomberg reported May 22. 

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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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Quorum Health said the move will allow it to save money through tax exemptions and provide its 11 hospitals with access to the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The health system is majority-owned by Goldentree Asset Management.

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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. 

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The intrusion was caused by the compromised credentials of a Hartford HealthCare employee. Data stolen included full names, Medicaid ID numbers and patient treatment details.

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

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The nation’s largest doc advocacy group made the declaration in a new practice management tool aimed at the growing use of chatbots. 

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Regulatory authorities are green-lighting the new product, which is part of its Prostate Suite of solutions, offering AI assistance for cancer detection and interpretation. 

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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 American College of Radiology is seeking to revive the shelved AUC program, while nuclear cardiologists are speaking against these efforts. 

Permira is selling Australia's I-Med Radiology Network, which recently entered the U.S. by acquiring StatRad, to Hong Kong-based multinational conglomerate Jardine Matheson.  

The Bedford, Massachusetts-based company has reportedly been approached about a possible acquisition by competitor Curium Pharma, Bloomberg reported May 22.