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Where physicians have become more litigious than hospitals over unpaid patient bills

Of all lawsuits filed against patients in 2024 in one U.S. state, physician practices and other non-hospital healthcare entities accounted for 80% of cases. That’s a complete inversion from just six years prior.

AI scribes add at least $167 per month to clinician income: 5-site study

In the three or so years since it burst into healthcare, ambient AI scribe technology has run away with the win in the market-uptake race. What has been the return on investment in all those software packages?

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DOJ seeks to freeze assets of telehealth company, alleging 'runaway campaign of lawbreaking'

The U.S. Department of Justice said it worries its lawsuit could ultimately bankrupt the telehealth group, leaving little money for alleged victims. The company is said to have refused to cancel member accounts, forcing patients to file credit card disputes to get refunds. This is in addition to other arguably more serious accusations levied by the DOJ.

California Democrats propose new corporate tax to offset Medicaid cuts

The idea was floated as part of a proposed budget for the state released by Democrats in the Senate. If passed, only the top 2% of corporations in California would be impacted. The levy would generate $5 billion to $8 billion annually for Medicaid.

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Cardiologists now earn more than radiologists or plastic surgeons

Cardiologists in the United States now earn an average annual income of $575,000. That represents an increase of 10% compared to the previous year.

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'Defer to breast cancer diagnosis and treatment experts': Imaging leaders rail against new ACP breast cancer screening recs

Two respected radiology organizations have issued a stark warning on the new recommendations, stating that they risk confusing patients and “may contribute to thousands of additional breast cancer deaths each year.”

Breast arterial calcifications (BACs) identified on screening mammograms may help identify women who face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

New mammogram policy: Maryland to require BAC notifications with first law of its kind

HB 1364, a bill some radiologists pushed back against, is headed to the Governor’s desk to be finalized. It is set to take effect on Oct. 1.

Early SAVR in asymptomatic heart patients linked to long-term benefits

New 10-year data explored the impact of performing SAVR on asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis.

Radiology Partners launches new technology services division

The country’s largest imaging group—with 4,000 radiologists working across all 50 states—is rolling out an offshoot called Mosaic Clinical Technologies.

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70% of healthcare cyberattacks result in delayed patient care, report finds

According to a report from cybersecurity vendor Fortified Health Security, 92% of healthcare organizations reported a data breach last year, signaling that the space remains a prime target for data thieves. The analysis points to a need for improved staff training to bolster defenses.

Explainable AI spots more cancer on breast MRI

Explainable AI boosts breast cancer detection on MRI

Experts involved in the model's development are hopeful their take on explainable AI can reduce problematic false positive rates common in breast MRI.

HHS formally lays off thousands of employees following SCOTUS ruling

After the Supreme Court lifted a lower court injunction, approximately 10,000 employees at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were officially terminated.

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Where physicians have become more litigious than hospitals over unpaid patient bills