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Simpler lung cancer screening criteria could capture more patients likely to benefit

New research published in JAMA Internal Medicine compared current USPSTF criteria to a potential shift toward total years smoked, rather than pack years.

Nearly 100% of patients surveyed say they’d want to know when AI is used in imaging

Researchers recently sought to better understand how patients perceive rapidly evolving advancements in AI, sharing their findings in RSNA’s Radiology.

85% of hospitals experienced ‘vendor disruption’ in last year, as most brace for cyberattack inevitability, report shows

An analysis from cybersecurity consultancy group Omega Systems reveals that most healthcare practices place too much trust in their third-party vendors to secure patient data, neglecting their own IT systems in the process.

Hospital sued after drug addict nurse allegedly causes death of two patients

An emergency department nurse at Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital is accused of stealing drugs and neglecting patients, causing at least two fatalities. A lawsuit filed by two whistleblowers further alleges that hospital leadership covered for the drug-dependent nurse.

Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health plans drops by 3M, HHS data reveals

The Trump administration said the reduction can be attributed to a cleanup of fraud, waste and abuse, but the real reason extends back to enhanced subsidies put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medicaid work requirements challenged by coalition of 26 states

Led by Massachusetts and California, the plaintiffs say CMS ignored the will of Congress by strictly defining a “medically frail” exemption that would allow a person access to safety net medical coverage.

5 things to know about an emerging drug-resistant fungus now putting hospitals at risk of outbreaks

Memo to health execs: If your hospital hasn’t had a C. auris scare yet, odds are quite high that it soon will.

Servers recalled after glitch results in radiologists reading images for wrong patients

The issue could cause a reader to unintentionally report on the wrong patient when using interactive applications, according to a notice from the FDA.

Compensation for U.S. cardiologists is up across the board, according to a recent survey published by MedAxiom, an American College of Cardiology company. The report identified similar trends for cardiovascular surgeons, highlighting the country’s high demand for all heart specialists in 2024 and beyond.

CVD responsible for 1 in 3 deaths around the world

Cardiovascular disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, according to a special report from the American College of Cardiology. The new analysis, described by one cardiologist as a "wake-up call," includes data from more than 200 countries and territories.

Repetitive head impact in soccer players increases risk of brain damage, MRI shows

What's more, the damage observed on imaging could play a role in deteriorating cognitive performance.

How TAVR device type may impact outcomes in patients with excessive cusp calcification

Should patients with excessive cusp calcification be treated with self-expanding or balloon-expandable TAVR devices? Each valve type appears to be associated with its own benefits and risks.

Expert panel develops new breast biopsy guidelines

The recommendations were designed to improve accuracy and safety in diagnosing breast lesions using multiple imaging methods, including DBT, ultrasound and MRI.

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