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Data breach on New York public health system claims 1.8M victims, leaking biometric data to hackers

First revealed in March, the incident was confirmed to be months long. NYC Health + Hospitals blamed the intrusion on an unnamed third-party vendor. Stolen data includes medical records, finger and palm prints, and location data from patients and workers alike.

Trump administration appoints temporary surgeon general as radiologist nominee awaits hearings

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is tapping Stephanie Haridopolos, MD, to temporarily fill the role and carry out some of the duties handled by the “nation’s doctor.”

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AI should never be relied on for diagnostic decisions, AMA warns patients

The nation’s largest doc advocacy group made the declaration in a new practice management tool aimed at the growing use of chatbots.

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FDA clears prostate AI solution from RadNet subsidiary DeepHealth

Regulatory authorities are green-lighting the new product, which is part of its Prostate Suite of solutions, offering AI assistance for cancer detection and interpretation.

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Radiology groups urge Congress to pass bill that would cap pay cuts in Medicare

ACR, SIR, ASNR and numerous others made their plea to leaders in the U.S. House in a new letter sent May 19.

America is clearly losing the war on drugs in some states, arguably winning in others

The state with the worst illicit drug problem is also home to the largest percentage of teenage users.

Government agencies collaborate to repurpose radioactive waste as useful radioisotopes

The agencies are working together to produce Ra-226 from legacy radiological waste stored at National Institute of Standards and Technology facilities.

Medtronic acquires non-opioid nerve pain treatment company for $650M

The acquisition of SPR Therapeutics will allow Medtronic to expand its portfolio of neuromodulator medical devices. The deal is expected to close in 2027.

FDA approves updated standard related to breast density reporting

The American College of Radiology requested the update in June, with the changes now taking effect this month.

Uninsured stroke patient sues Maine Med over alleged denial of emergency care

Jamaica resident Edwin George Duffus, 65, claims the hospital discharged him after learning he didn’t have medical coverage. A federal court ruled his lawsuit can move forward.

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House bill aims to bring parity to Medicare reimbursement

The Prompt and Fair Pay Act would require Medicare Advantage insurers to reimburse providers at traditional Medicare rates, effectively closing the payment gap between public and private plans.

Federal lawsuit in Texas marks first wrongful death case involving interstate abortion

A conservative lawyer is using the Comstock Act of 1873, which bans the mailing of obscene materials, to challenge the practice of sending abortion pills to states that have passed bans.

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