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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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ACC guidance explores antiplatelet therapies for the management of ASCVD

When should heart patients be taking daily aspirin? That's just one of the many questions explored in a new scientific statement.

Heart failure drug recalled due to risk of contamination

The Class II recall includes nearly 935,000 bottles of a medication that has been on the market for years. 

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Radiology nurse navigator helps streamline imaging for breast cancer patients

A new role at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is improving the diagnostic process for both patients and providers. 

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New York cardiologist performs first procedure in US with FDA-cleared imaging tech

The OpusWave Dual Sensor Imaging System captures both IVUS and OFDI, providing users with two complementary views of the coronaries at the same time.

An example of the Novasight Hybrid System, showing its co-registered IVUS (left) and OCT intravascular imaging inside a coronary stent.
FDA clearance triggers $1.15M payment for Conavi Medical

This new funding should help the company commercialize its hybrid imaging system throughout the United States.

FDA announces recall of biopsy device after 14 injuries and 1 death

The voluntary recall pertains to the ViziShot 2 FLEX from Olympus, which is used with ultrasound-guidance to help diagnose and stage lung cancer. 

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Clinic files lawsuit after neighboring imaging center allegedly leaks radiation through shared wall

Clinic Director Paulette Valentine first suspected the problem after her employees fell ill, with one individual developing leukemia. 

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Cigna will cover CT imaging artificial intelligence software nationwide

The Bloomfield, Connecticut-based payer has committed to covering plaque analysis software offered by several competing vendors including Heartflow. 

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Radiologists buy back control of practice from private equity platform

Jones Radiology had been part of fellow Australian company I-Med Radiology Network for over 25 years before buying back the 49% company stake. 

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Health Exec
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.

Health Exec
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. 

Radiology Business
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. 

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