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Could diamond dust replace gadolinium in MRI contrast agents?

An accidental discovery could have future implications for the material makeup for MRI contrast media.

Radiologist and 'Doctor Money Matters' podcast host Tarang Patel on why he is hopeful about the specialty's future

The noted radiologist discussed what's ahead for the specialty during the closing keynote at RBMA's annual meeting in Las Vegas.

Cardiology groups share key update: ABMS seeking feedback on proposed Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

Five of the largest U.S. medical societies focused on cardiovascular health are one step closer to seeing their paradigm-shifting proposal become a reality.

FDA announces recall of more than 2 million catheter parts, citing serious health risks

Fresenius Medical Care is issuing a recall on 2,192,535 catheter extensions and adapters used in patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.

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'Delusions' and mental illness led radiologist to drive family off cliff, defense claims

The California physician may not face prison time after all, if a judge grants his defense team’s request that he be admitted to a mental health diversion program.

Expanse ICE, a new healthcare technology company born out of the Expanse Medical medical device incubator, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its new-look catheter to treat blood clots in the peripheral arteries and veins.

FDA clears new catheter for peripheral blood clots

The new-look catheter came out of a medical device incubator started by entrepreneur Eitan Konstantino, PhD, who has years of experience in the vascular space.

Christina Negron, CPPM, CPC, CIRCC, RCC, CIC, revenue cycle manager, Radiology Associates of Venice and Englewood (RAVE), Florida, discusses revenue challenges and staffing issues in medical imaging during the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) 2024 meeting. #RBMA #RBMA24 #RBMA2024

Tackling the pressing issues in radiology revenue cycle management and staffing

Christina Negron, revenue cycle manager, Radiology Associates of Venice and Englewood, discusses possible solutions at the RBMA 2024 annual meeting.

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Cardiologists, thoracic surgeons applaud FTC’s ban of most noncompete clauses

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and Society of Thoracic Surgeons have both shared statements in support of the ban, which is already being challenged in court. The American Hospital Association, meanwhile, opposes the policy shift, saying it “errs by seeking to create a one-size-fits-all rule”

Medtronic’s Endurant stent graft system for EVAR linked to strong 10-year outcomes

Researchers examined 10-year follow-up data from approximately 400 EVAR patients, sharing their findings at the 2023 Charing Cross Symposium in London.

Cigna, one of the nation’s largest health insurance providers, announced new priorities for its capital deployment, including steering an additional $450 million into Cigna Ventures.

Radiology societies ‘alarmed’ by administrative burden, costs posed by new Cigna policy

Starting in May, the health insurer will require the submission of medical office notes when docs seek payment in certain scenarios.

‘Healthcare administration, leadership and management’ to be recognized as new subspecialty in radiology

The designation will cover clinical medicine alongside different principles in health system science, the American Board of Medical Specialties announced.

Linda A. Wilgus receives the 2023 Calhoun Award from the RBMA.

Radiology Business Management Association names annual award winners

Linda A. Wilgus took home RBMA's Calhoun Award, given each year since 1999 to recognize an individual’s “outstanding” contributions to the specialty.

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