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HHS seeks input on how reimbursement, regulation could bolster use of healthcare AI

The key agency released a request for information on Dec. 19, asking for broad input on how it can accelerate the adoption of AI in clinical care.

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Rayus Radiology agrees to class action settlement in case over alleged website tracking

Patients first sued the St. Louis Park, Minnesota-based imaging group in two separate lawsuits, both filed in 2023, over its use of tracking pixels to allegedly filter info to Facebook and other third parties.

Short-selling investment startup accuses RadNet of exaggerating its success

Founded in 2023, Hunterbrook is an investigative news and investment outlet, which creates reports criticizing publicly traded companies and then benefits from the corresponding drop in share prices

New iron-based imaging agent significantly improves brain tumor visualization

Ferumoxytol is used primarily in medications that treat anemia, but the FDA recently cleared it for deployment in brain imaging as well.

AI reduces readers' kidney lesion interpretation times by over 30%

The tool also can be used on contrasted abdominal scans completed for other clinical indications, addressing suspicious lesions before they worsen.

Mayo Clinic sued after transplant patient dies of meth overdose

An exclusive report from local NBC affiliate KARE 11 tells the story of Noah Leopold, a man who died after receiving two new hearts. The first deteriorated, and the second one killed him. Now, his family is suing, saying the Mayo Clinic failed to inform them of the risks. The nonprofit health system denies the allegations.

High-level briefing: Regional merger scrapped | Provider chain denied | Holiday inspiration appreciated | more

The biggest investor in a nursing home chain can run but not hide from comeuppance for the chain’s alleged role in harms—including deaths—done to hundreds of patients.

FDA approves new drug for genetic heart disease

Cytokinetics has secured FDA approval for aficamten, its new drug for the treatment of symptomatic obstructive HCM. Aficamten will be sold under the brand name Myqorzo.

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Cardiology groups urge Congress to ‘take a stand’ after spending proposal fails to fix Medicare cuts

A new spending proposal that would extend government funding for another seven months does not address the Medicare payment cut that went into effect on Jan. 1. More than 100 healthcare groups, including the ACC, STS, SCCT and SCAI, are now voicing their disappointment.

Medtronic's Evolut FX TAVR valve, designed with 3 golden markers that improve alignment

Self-expanding TAVR valves still linked to superior durability in patients with small annuli after 2 years

Researchers presented new two-year data from the SMART trial at CRT 2025 in Washington, D.C. Overall, self-expanding TAVR valves continue to show superior valve performance compared to balloon-expandable valves, and clinical outcomes remain comparable.

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Physicians ‘outraged’ after proposed spending package ditches doc fix

House Republicans on Saturday released a seven-month funding patch to avert a government shutdown, adding billions for deportations, veterans' healthcare and the military.

Lawmakers propose radiologist-supported bill to relieve shortages via foreign-born physicians

The Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act is endorsed by the ACR, AMA and the American Hospital Association.

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HHS seeks input on how reimbursement, regulation could bolster use of healthcare AI

The key agency released a request for information on Dec. 19, asking for broad input on how it can accelerate the adoption of AI in clinical care.

Radiology Business

Rayus Radiology agrees to class action settlement in case over alleged website tracking

Radiology Business

Short-selling investment startup accuses RadNet of exaggerating its success

Founded in 2023, Hunterbrook is an investigative news and investment outlet, which creates reports criticizing publicly traded companies and then benefits from the corresponding drop in share prices