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FDA clears AI software for heart murmur detection with digital stethoscopes

eMurmer's new Heart AI software was designed to detect both the presence and absence of heart murmurs in digital stethoscope recordings. It can also gather critical hemodynamic data, helping care teams gain a better understanding of the patient's cardiovascular health.

Premier Radiology Services acquires rival teleradiology group NRad

Backed by private equity investors at Grovecourt Capital Partners, the Florida firm is buying National Radiology Solutions for an undisclosed sum.

Stanford Radiology’s AI Lab inks strategic partnership with Rad Partners

Under terms of the new team-up, the two organizations plan to pioneer methods for assessing and monitoring artificial intelligence tools in medical imaging.

American College of Radiology picks nationally recognized leader to fill CMO role

A past president of the RSNA and Rutgers RO chair, Bruce Haffty, MD, will serve as the college's new chief medical officer for radiation oncology research.

Overconfident patients, underconfident nurses, pilot failures & more AI briefings

More than 75% of U.S. nurses have high hopes in generative AI’s promise for improving productivity. But less than half feel prepared to use it effectively.

4DMedical lands $100M in new funding to scale functional lung imaging technology

The company announced the funding on Monday, citing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s clearance of its CT:VQ platform as the driver.

Express Scripts considering settlement with FTC to resolve insulin pricing dispute, filing reveals

The Federal Trade Commission said it's seeking a resolution with Cigna, the parent company of the pharmacy benefit manager. The agency filed an antitrust complaint against Express Scripts, Optum Rx and CVS Caremark in 2024, alleging the "Big Three" PBMs use anticompetitive tactics to control the insulin supply chain within their vertical.

Anesthesiologist faces manslaughter charges in 'music bingo' death

An anesthesiologist in Colorado has been indicted on manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges after a patient died during routine cataract surgery. It was discovered that a game of music bingo may have been the distraction that led to Bart Writer, 56, losing his life.

American College of Radiology urges rads to report supply chain issues

ACR’s request comes amid ongoing trade wars and new tariffs placed on imaging products.

Chipiron Evan Kervella and Dimitri Labat

Startup seeking to make MRI ‘10 times less expensive’ raises $17M

Paris, France-based Chipiron will use the Series A financing to build a prototype of its portable machine, hoping to launch clinical trials in 2026.

Lantheus to seek approval for new Alzheimer’s PET imaging agent in Q3

The declaration comes with the North Billerica, Massachusetts-based drugmaker announcing positive results from two “pivotal” studies of MK-6240.

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Healthcare AI newswatch: Devices of unknown generalizability, promises of uncertain keepability, more

Overpromising AI capabilities to hospital stakeholders—now there’s a mistake healthcare AI enthusiasts have been known to make.

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FDA clears AI software for heart murmur detection with digital stethoscopes