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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. 

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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

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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.

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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.  

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Grand jury indicts telehealth provider in alleged $100M Adderall distribution scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice has formally accused Done Global of unlawfully distributing ADHD medications without medical need, using a subscription program and targeted advertising to find patients searching for drugs. The company is also accused of filing false medical claims to Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance. Done's founder and CEO was convicted last month on related charges and awaits sentencing. 

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. 

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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.

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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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RadNet wants to increase imaging access via urgent care clinics, nonradiology physician groups

The Los Angeles-based imaging center operator recently inked a partnership with a Florida OB-GYN group and plans to "aggressively" pursue similar opportunities. 

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Radiologists aim to ‘take back the profession from Wall Street’ with launch of new private practice

Kevin Kadakia, MD, MBA, and Tarang Patel, DO, officially announced the rollout of Radiology One March 1 with a team of 25-plus rads. 

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Walgreens confirms $10B sale to PE, as part of $24B transaction

Sycamore Partners will be purchasing the struggling pharmacy chain for $11.45 a share and putting its VillageMD clinics up for sale. 

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Radiology Business
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

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. 

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

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