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FDA approves another GLP-1 pill for weight loss

The approval, made as part of a special FDA pilot program, took just 50 days.

Cardiologist was fired for speaking out about racist texts, private jet misuse, lawsuit claims

An interventional cardiologist believes he was targeted and terminated for being outspoken about a series of incidents at his hospital.

Hospital sues cardiology practice for alleged breach of contract, ending years-long partnership

The cardiovascular care of thousands of Missouri patients is suddenly up in the air. The heart of the issue is a practice's alleged interest in opening up a new private equity-backed clinic.

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Certain radiology subspecialties less likely to score promotions than others

In particular, rads working in breast imaging and pediatrics appear to notch the lowest rates of career advancement, experts write in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

Harvard economist claims imaging volumes are falling, blunting need for more radiologists

David M. Cutler, PhD, a noted researcher and professor, shared his thoughts on the specialty in an editorial published by JAMA Health Forum.

Pennsylvania private radiology practice exits ownership stake in hospital joint venture

Lancaster Radiology Associates and Penn Medicine had together owned both the MRI Group and PET Partnership, operating six centers in the Keystone State.

Radiology groups fight state proposal to expand nonphysicians’ scope of practice

Ohio Senate Bill 324 would exempt NPs and PAs from certain licensure requirements, allowing them to supervise X-ray machine operators.

GE HealthCare's latest AI recon tool earns FDA clearance

True Definition DL was designed to help produce detailed, high resolution images without protocol or workflow adjustments.

SCAI AMA HOD delegates Jeff Marshall, MD, and And Edward Tuohy, MD, explain how the resolution will have AMA advocate for Medicare payment policy that removes high-ticket supplies from OBL physician payments and will enable these to be billed separately.

AMA to advocate for improved Medicare payments for office-based labs

SCAI and other healthcare groups want changes made to how healthcare providers are paid after performing office-based lab procedures. "As much as we love delivering care as doctors, if we are losing money doing something, we cannot sustain it," one cardiologist explained.

How private equity influences care for heart failure patients

Overall, 30-day outcomes were not significantly different for hospitals after being acquired by a private equity firm. However, the study’s authors did identify trends that suggest there may be a drop in the quality of care.

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CT colonography demonstrates ‘superior’ performance and cost savings vs. stool-based testing

“Given recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services coverage of CTC for CRC screening, this study and its conclusions are more important than ever,” experts write.

Private practice takes over radiology services for hospital system that recently emerged from bankruptcy

Andover, Mass.-based Commonwealth Radiology Associates is teaming with Heywood Healthcare, an independent, community-owned hospital group, to deliver imaging services.

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FDA approves another GLP-1 pill for weight loss

The approval, made as part of a special FDA pilot program, took just 50 days.