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The influential task force dictates whether health insurers must cover preventive services such as mammograms and low-dose CT lung exams, which some say could be in jeopardy. 

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About 50% of cases are diagnosed early when treatment is most effective, with the hospital system hoping to reach 75% by 2028. 

Phishing Hack Data Breach Password

Nashville, Tennessee-based Integrated Oncology Network alerted Health and Human Services in late June about the hacking incident, with thousands potentially affected. 

Lehigh Valley Hospital

The Pennsylvania-based health system reported drug diversion incidents to authorities involving a pharmacy technician who used employee passwords to steal pills from one of its hospitals.

Samsung

Xealth’s data sharing platform will be used to make use of health information gathered from everyday devices like the Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch, the companies said.

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Ballard Closed Suction Systems will need to be returned to the manufacturer for a refund due to the high risk of a potentially fatal infection stemming from their use.

The balloon-expandable Myval transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) valve is associated with positive real-world data after four years.

Researchers have been spending more and more time evaluating the Myval TAVR valve from Indian medtech company Meril Life Sciences. The balloon-expandable device is available in some parts of the world, but not the United States.

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Experts are optimistic their tool could help providers identify patients who may be at risk of developing osteoporosis sooner.

AI in healthcare

An HHS agency is developing ways to keep aging AI-enabled medical devices up to snuff for the long haul. 

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One physician criticized UHC's effort to reduce the burden of prior authorization, calling it a "good PR project." 

UPDATED: The society emphasized that there is no evidence the information has been used for identity theft or financial fraud. 

Samsung

Founded in 2020, the acquired firm offers products to aid physicians in assessing and documenting OB/GYN scans, such as prenatal ultrasounds.

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The influential task force dictates whether health insurers must cover preventive services such as mammograms and low-dose CT lung exams, which some say could be in jeopardy. 

About 50% of cases are diagnosed early when treatment is most effective, with the hospital system hoping to reach 75% by 2028.