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New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives

Back in 2024, the FDA advised customers to transition away from the two devices and find alternative treatment options. These most recent recalls focus on a series of maintenance issues that have already been addressed.

AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions

According to Heartflow, its AI offering saves health systems nearly $1,400 per patient thanks to reductions in unnecessary cardiovascular testing.

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Lawsuit claims clinic used AI to record patient conversations without consent

According to attorneys representing a potential class action of plaintiffs, Sharp HealthCare was not forthcoming about its use of a tool for automatic note-taking. The technology allegedly captures everything said in an exam room, including sensitive details on diagnoses, and sends it to an offsite server.

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White House executive order aims to curb ‘excessive’ state regulation of AI

President Donald Trump wants to establish an AI Litigation Task Force to challenge any AI laws that may “harm innovation.” 

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Lumexa Imaging raises nearly $463M from successful IPO

“Going public is not a finish line. It’s the beginning of our next chapter,” CEO Caitlin Zulla, MPH, said in prepared remarks Dec. 11. 

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Private equity firm launches new AI-powered enterprise imaging platform

NXXIM will integrate all available patient data including radiology images, pathology slides and lab results into a “unified, real-time diagnostic workspace.” 
 

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News gems: Hospital price caps, costly drinking water, child-unready hospitals, more

A U.S. state is enjoying $50 million in annual savings after imposing price caps on its hospitals. OK—but what good things (or workers) got sacrificed?

CDC: Pediatric COVID vaccines reduce ER trips by 76%

In a new data analysis from nine states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the protective effect tapers off as juveniles age, with 5-17 year olds seeing fewer trips to urgent care or the emergency room at a rate of 56%. Overall, the agency said evidence shows that COVID-19 vaccines are still effective.

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Teen raises millions to help fund installation of specialized MRI

A teenager in South Carolina used a challenging health experience to fuel efforts to improve accessibility for patients who need specialized imaging.

Brian R. Lindman, MD, MSCI Medical Director, Structural Heart and Valve Center and associate professor of medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, gives an update on the American Heart Association Target: Aortic Stenosis quality improvement program to catch more missing referrals.
AHA still working to find more patients with severe aortic stenosis who may require care

The initiative is designed to help identify more patients who may require aortic valve replacement. Brian Lindman, MD, provided an update on the project's efforts.

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Timing is everything: Delaying noncardiac surgery after a heart procedure reduces risks

When patients require subsequent noncardiac surgery after a major heart operation, waiting at least 100 days is one way to limit the risk of an adverse event. Read the full analysis in JACC: Advances.

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Medicaid and SNAP cuts may eliminate over 1M jobs

According to a report published by the Commonwealth Fund, proposed federal budget cuts will devastate state economies, causing a ripple effect that leaves no industry unscathed. 

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Cardiovascular Business
New recalls announced for troubled heart devices—FDA previously urged customers to seek alternatives

Back in 2024, the FDA advised customers to transition away from the two devices and find alternative treatment options. These most recent recalls focus on a series of maintenance issues that have already been addressed.

Cardiovascular Business
AI-powered FFR-CT software linked to considerable cost savings, accurate predictions

According to Heartflow, its AI offering saves health systems nearly $1,400 per patient thanks to reductions in unnecessary cardiovascular testing.

Health Exec
Lawsuit claims clinic used AI to record patient conversations without consent

According to attorneys representing a potential class action of plaintiffs, Sharp HealthCare was not forthcoming about its use of a tool for automatic note-taking. The technology allegedly captures everything said in an exam room, including sensitive details on diagnoses, and sends it to an offsite server.

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