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Radiology Associates of North Texas says it will waste over $51M on costs related to No Surprises Act

The country’s largest independent imaging group—located in Fort Worth and employing about 300 physicians—calculated the figure based on an internal analysis of its billing practices.

Radiologists, other docs quitting clinical practice earlier and for different reasons than before

“Hassle factor” and the profession being “too stressful” were among the top 2 reasons for exiting practice, according to new survey data from the AMA.

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Snowbird couple sues radiologist, claiming he missed signs of an impending stroke

Jeffrey and Kim Sayward, of Florida, charge that radiologist Eric J. Sax, MD, working for MaineHealth Hospital in Biddeford at the time, failed to identify a dangerous blood clot three years ago.

Staffing struggles contribute to string of 3 deaths at major US teaching hospital

Going forward, if the institution persistently fails to comply with its state’s minimum nurse-to-patient staffing plans, it could face regulatory fines, enforced corrective actions, external oversight and—should worse ever come to worst—the potential loss of its state license to operate as a hospital.

Coalition of 24 states sues over professional degree loan limits set to impact healthcare

The new caps on how much borrowers pursuing professional degrees may take out have been set at $200,000. However, the plaintiffs—led by Maryland and New York—take issue with how the Trump administration defines a “professional degree,” as it includes many common healthcare fields.

Financial toxicity negatively impacts adherence to imaging recommendations

Defined as the negative impact resulting from the financial burden of medical care, this economic challenge represents a significant obstacle for many patients.

Video: Vivek Reddy, MD, Director, Cardiac Arrhythmia Service, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Professor of Medicine in Cardiac Electrophysiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, explains studies on the latest pulsed field ablation and leadless conduction pacing trials. #PFA #conductionpacing

Exploring the latest data in PFA and leadless conduction system pacing

Vivek Reddy, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about some of the biggest trends in electrophysiology today.

Telehealth company launches direct-to-consumer imaging order service

The service is designed to help patients cut through the red tape of referrals to acquire imaging, lab or other medical exams more promptly.

Tom Price, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, and former secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) during the first Trump administration has been an advocate for changing immigration policy to help solve the growing shortage of doctors and nurses in the U.S. He explains what is needed for bipartisan legislation to make it easier to recruit foreign doctors.

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price: Immigration reform could alleviate healthcare staffing crisis

Tom Price, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, and former secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) is an advocate for changing immigration policy to help solve the growing shortage of doctors and nurses in the U.S.

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Original Banksy artwork headed to auction—proceeds will help fund heart research

The piece in question, which features a red heart-shaped balloon, has an unusual origin story, even by Banksy’s standards.

5 things to know about AI-toting healthcare ‘unicorns’

Why do investors equate these companies with beautiful, mythical beasts? Because startups with such dazzling attributes are—or long were—rarely seen.

Radiologists’ inpatient workload increases significantly despite dip in disease severity

“Substantial” growth in CT and MRI is replacing lower-cost modalities such as X-ray and ultrasound, experts write in JACR.

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Radiology Business

Radiology Associates of North Texas says it will waste over $51M on costs related to No Surprises Act

The country’s largest independent imaging group—located in Fort Worth and employing about 300 physicians—calculated the figure based on an internal analysis of its billing practices.

Radiology Business

Radiologists, other docs quitting clinical practice earlier and for different reasons than before

“Hassle factor” and the profession being “too stressful” were among the top 2 reasons for exiting practice, according to new survey data from the AMA.

Radiology Business

Snowbird couple sues radiologist, claiming he missed signs of an impending stroke

Jeffrey and Kim Sayward, of Florida, charge that radiologist Eric J. Sax, MD, working for MaineHealth Hospital in Biddeford at the time, failed to identify a dangerous blood clot three years ago.