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AHA: ‘Zero trust’ cybersecurity posture necessary to protect hospital data

The National Security Agency released a two-phase plan for all entities within the U.S. Department of War to follow for no-trust cyber defenses. The American Hospital Association said the protocols could be adopted by hospitals.

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Hospitals accounted for 40% of spike in healthcare spending, far more than any other category: KFF

The study by the nonprofit KFF is focused on the jump in overall healthcare prices from 2022 to 2024, with hospitals leading as a result of both delayed care from the pandemic and an increase in prices for services.

Abbott has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its CardioMEMS HERO device, a next-generation pulmonary artery (PA) pressure reader for heart failure patients.

FDA approves next-generation CardioMEMS reader for heart failure monitoring

The updated reader is 60% smaller and offers built-in WiFi connectivity. It works with an implantable sensor to monitor a patient's PA pressure.

GLP-1 drugs and healthy habits work together to boost heart health, Harvard study confirms

When patients on GLP-1 therapy also make healthy lifestyle choices—getting enough sleep and exercising, for example—the benefits are significantly greater.

AI helps identify risk in adults with congenital heart disease

STS plans on using new research out of Mayo Clinic to help with the development of a surgical risk calculator for adults with this challenging condition.

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New heart device for ‘no-option’ chest pain patients shows early potential

The self-expanding, recapturable coronary sinus reducer was associated with a safe implant procedure and "promising" outcomes after six months. Additional research is already underway.

Radiation doses during heart scans vary dramatically from one country to the next

Newer imaging technologies designed to use less radiation have made a considerable impact. In parts of the world where those systems have not yet been implemented, however, radiation dose levels remain quite high.

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American College of Radiology urges HHS to address ‘unsustainable’ AI payment policy

ACR recently voiced its frustrations to Health and Human Services, sharing suggestions for how the agency could spur greater use of this technology.

Lawmakers override governor’s veto of bill requiring insurers to cover all breast imaging

Oklahoma Gov. J. Kevin Stitt first issued the decision May 5, contending the measure would impose “costly insurance mandates on private health plans” that would raise premiums.

3D Labs: Outsource? In-house? How to be more productive and profitable

Imaging and radiology are in a transition right now as more departments and practices are choosing to bring their 3D labs in-house.

FDA authorizes 1st AI tool to predict 5-year breast cancer risk from routine mammograms

Clairity Breast analyzes screening mammograms and can detect “subtle imaging features” correlated with long-term risk, the Boston-based company notes.

RFK floats starting new medical journal for administration scientists

On a podcast with wellness guru Gary Brecka, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said major medical journals have succumbed to the corrupting influence of pharmaceutical companies, and he may ban scientists with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from publishing in them.

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AHA: ‘Zero trust’ cybersecurity posture necessary to protect hospital data