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What’s in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’—and what was left out?

Sweeping tax cuts and reduced spending on Medicaid and SNAP were signed into law by President Donald Trump. However, a key provision that would have paused new AI regulations was removed by the Senate.

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Radiologist under investigation after cardiologists flag hundreds of 'misreported' MRI reads

Of the more than 1,200 cases under review, 176 of the patients have passed away, and 101 of those individuals’ radiology findings were “misreported.”

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New TAVR valve from MiRus linked to positive early outcomes

The Siegel TAVR valve includes no nickel or cobalt. In fact, its frame was built using special alloys specifically developed by MiRus. 

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AI enables tracking of coronary artery calcium growth on routine lung cancer CT scans

New data suggest increases in CAC scores between lung cancer screenings strongly correlates with the risk of adverse cardiovascular events.

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EHR-driven PCI risk assessments could make a world of difference

Researchers with Mayo Clinic have shown that EHR-driven risk assessments could go a long way toward improving care for PCI patients. 

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Most oncologists prefer cancer-specific structured radiology reports

Despite this, not all radiologists are on board with routinely using oncology templates.

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FDA expands approval of Boston Scientific’s Farapulse PFA system

The FDA's 2024 approval of the Farapulse system covered patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Now, however, the technology is officially approved for patients with more persistent symptoms. 

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New AI model outperforms humans at predicting sudden cardiac death

The model spots previously undetected scarring patterns on cardiac MRI scans of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy—a leading cause of sudden cardiac death among young people.

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Said and heard this week in and around healthcare

10 notable quotes about AI from the past 5 days.

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Lone Michigan Medicine employee responsible for breach that impacted 58K patients

The employee fell for a phishing scam that gave an unknown hacker access to the academic hospital’s email system. 

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MRI-guided biopsy decisions halve the rate of clinically insignificant prostate cancer diagnoses

“This paper is the message to healthcare authorities around the world to look over recommendations for men."

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Louisiana insurer ordered to pay $421M for breast reconstruction surgeries

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana failed to fully reimburse St. Charles Surgical Hospital for 7,800 procedures, despite authorizing them.

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Health Exec
What’s in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’—and what was left out?

Sweeping tax cuts and reduced spending on Medicaid and SNAP were signed into law by President Donald Trump. However, a key provision that would have paused new AI regulations was removed by the Senate.

Health Imaging
Radiologist under investigation after cardiologists flag hundreds of 'misreported' MRI reads

Of the more than 1,200 cases under review, 176 of the patients have passed away, and 101 of those individuals’ radiology findings were “misreported.”

Cardiovascular Business
New TAVR valve from MiRus linked to positive early outcomes

The Siegel TAVR valve includes no nickel or cobalt. In fact, its frame was built using special alloys specifically developed by MiRus. 

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