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In new Neiman Health Policy Institute research, scientists explored the use of artificial intelligence to aid in diagnosing PE on CTPA, with “AI-informed radiologists" scoring high marks. 

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The Towerbrook Capital-backed breast imaging provider announced the latest openings on May 11, with new centers in Houston and Doylestown, Pennsylvania. 

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This leaves only about 18% of docs practicing in physician-owned settings as of Jan. 1, with corporations employing an additional 48,000-plus docs over the past two years. 

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Conventional wisdom holds that social standing and economic stability tend to manifest as long life, good health and optimal wellbeing. In the U.S., the subpopulation holding the most such power and footing is White men. So: What has happened to this demographic? 

The patient was reportedly having difficulty breathing before the scan started but signaled to technologists that he was doing OK once it began. 

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said it’s issuing a nationwide moratorium on new providers entering the spaces until it has a chance to look into allegations of fraud, waste and abuse. It confirmed investigations of various organizations are pending.

Diaphragmatic dome height could inform lung cancer surgery outcomes

For the first time, research has identified diaphragmatic dome height measured on chest X-rays as an indicator of what patients’ post-op recovery will look like following surgery for cancer or other lung disorders.

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The days when most doctors worked in independent practice settings are fading from memory like old photoprints in a dog-eared scrapbook.

patients who write online reviews of providers

When dissatisfied patients slam provider entities in online reviews, they tend to focus on administrative frustrations and thwarted requests. By contrast, satisfied healthcare consumers write quick, list-like rundowns of things that pleased them. 

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The FTC is working to stop Edwards Lifesciences from completing its acquisition of JenaValve. Edwards, however, is not backing down.

Reprocessed Supreme Fixed Electrophysiology Catheter

Customers with these devices on hand are asked to return them right away. No serious injuries have been reported at this time, but the presence of residual particulates can lead to such side effects as pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis.

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The number is almost double initial estimates. With final data breach notifications now sent, UnitedHealthcare said its investigation into the February 2024 ransomware attack is coming to a close.

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In new Neiman Health Policy Institute research, scientists explored the use of artificial intelligence to aid in diagnosing PE on CTPA, with “AI-informed radiologists" scoring high marks. 

The Towerbrook Capital-backed breast imaging provider announced the latest openings on May 11, with new centers in Houston and Doylestown, Pennsylvania. 

This leaves only about 18% of docs practicing in physician-owned settings as of Jan. 1, with corporations employing an additional 48,000-plus docs over the past two years.