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The influential task force dictates whether health insurers must cover preventive services such as mammograms and low-dose CT lung exams, which some say could be in jeopardy. 

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About 50% of cases are diagnosed early when treatment is most effective, with the hospital system hoping to reach 75% by 2028. 

Phishing Hack Data Breach Password

Nashville, Tennessee-based Integrated Oncology Network alerted Health and Human Services in late June about the hacking incident, with thousands potentially affected. 

Lehigh Valley Hospital

The Pennsylvania-based health system reported drug diversion incidents to authorities involving a pharmacy technician who used employee passwords to steal pills from one of its hospitals.

Samsung

Xealth’s data sharing platform will be used to make use of health information gathered from everyday devices like the Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch, the companies said.

the words "FDA recall" on a board

Ballard Closed Suction Systems will need to be returned to the manufacturer for a refund due to the high risk of a potentially fatal infection stemming from their use.

The balloon-expandable Myval transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) valve is associated with positive real-world data after four years.

Researchers have been spending more and more time evaluating the Myval TAVR valve from Indian medtech company Meril Life Sciences. The balloon-expandable device is available in some parts of the world, but not the United States.

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Experts are optimistic their tool could help providers identify patients who may be at risk of developing osteoporosis sooner.

Qure.ai CEO and Co-founder Prashant Warier

Founded in 2016, the vendor offers the "world’s most deployed healthcare AI," with its solutions in use across 3,000 care sites in 90 countries. 

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The class action lawsuit argues employees cannot escape the fees even after they stop using tobacco, a violation of labor regulations.  

Experts are optimistic that the use of portable systems can increase accessibility to neuroimaging and efficiency in stroke care. 

wisconsin baldwin rural healthcare

The funds will be used to expand services and improve the financial stability of existing healthcare organizations located in underserved regions of the South. 

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The influential task force dictates whether health insurers must cover preventive services such as mammograms and low-dose CT lung exams, which some say could be in jeopardy. 

About 50% of cases are diagnosed early when treatment is most effective, with the hospital system hoping to reach 75% by 2028.