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American College of Radiology urges FDA to address breast biopsy needle shortages

“According to widespread reports from the breast imaging community, these shortages are creating immediate and substantial challenges for breast imaging practices nationwide," ACR warned the FDA in a letter May 11.

UnitedHealthcare seeks nearly 8% premium hike in 1 state, blaming rising radiology costs

Meanwhile, the Maryland State Medical Society is formally urging the administration to reject the mid-year request, contending it will harm patients and providers.

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Radiologist must pay $14,000 fine, undergo training after allegedly overlooking abnormalities on brain scan

John S. Scales, MD, a vascular and interventional specialist with Radiology Associates of Ocala in central Florida, has agreed to the terms, according to the state.

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The key ingredients of a successful radiologist-wellness initiative

The program was based on preferences the organization’s staff radiologists had expressed interest in previously.

Beware of temptations to commit 1 (or more) of the 7 deadly sins common to healthcare AI

Researchers warn of potential retributions—so to speak—for doing algorithmic medicine wrong in any of these easily avoidable ways.

Bill in Congress would rein in PBMs, force divestment from pharmacies

The Patients Before Monopolies Act was introduced into both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives with bipartisan support. If it passes, pharmacy benefit managers would be required to divest from retail stores.

AI helps spot pancreatic cancer over a year before radiologists can

New radiopharmaceutical achieves remission in difficult-to-treat pancreatic cancer

Researchers are optimistic about the treatment's potential, as more options for pancreatic cancer are "urgently needed."

Hospital missed woodland debris that led to post-amputation death of teenager, lawsuit alleges

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center is named in a court filing against a physician at the facility who allegedly failed to clean a wound, leaving 12 pieces of twigs, moss and pine needles inside. The alleged victim, an 18-year-old man, later died.

AI-aided marketing is driving medical tourism upward, onward

From boutique clinics in Mexico to medical spas in Europe to top-tier academic medical centers in the U.S., healthcare organizations courting medical tourists are enjoying boom times.

New York prosecutors accused of violating HIPAA in Mangione case

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office requested records on Luigi Mangione from the insurer Aetna—information the defense is now moving to have suppressed. Mangione is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Researcher Vinay Prasad returns to FDA after abrupt resignation

Prasad, MD, left the agency following a blog post from right-wing pundit Laura Loomer highlighting his progressive political views. However, now less than two weeks later, he returns to his leadership role in vaccine policy.

Researchers use wearable fitness trackers to monitor sleep, CVD risk

A new two-year study is focused on the potential of using commercially available fitness trackers to identify patients who may face an increased risk of CVD.

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American College of Radiology urges FDA to address breast biopsy needle shortages

Radiology Business

UnitedHealthcare seeks nearly 8% premium hike in 1 state, blaming rising radiology costs

Meanwhile, the Maryland State Medical Society is formally urging the administration to reject the mid-year request, contending it will harm patients and providers.

Radiology Business

Radiologist must pay $14,000 fine, undergo training after allegedly overlooking abnormalities on brain scan

John S. Scales, MD, a vascular and interventional specialist with Radiology Associates of Ocala in central Florida, has agreed to the terms, according to the state.