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Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have agreed to sell their popular Wegovy and Zepbound injectables through TrumpRx.gov for a discounted rate, as the White House promises that Medicaid and Medicare plans will begin covering the costs. 

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Authorities said in a court filing that they received a complaint about Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services’ business practices. The health system owes more than $12 million to creditors, and investigators are asking to see its financial records.

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The company will analyze claims data from over 2 million people enrolled in Medi-Cal. The data will be used for compliance reporting and to improve patient care coordination.

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SIR contends that payments toward transarterial radioembolization (TARE)/selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) should extend beyond the current coverage limitations in patients with liver cancer and metastases. 

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In some cases, researchers noted, cardiologists may need to rely on transcaval access during the treatment of a high-risk heart failure patient. 

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ACR’s input is included as part of America’s AI Action Plan, which was created to help implement emerging AI technologies into everyday workflows. 

Tandem Mobi Insulin Pump

The new Class I recall covers nearly 18,000 insulin pumps distributed throughout the United States. While this is not a product removal, users are being urged to update their devices immediately. 

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Identifying the signs of severe aortic stenosis is typically a fairly straightforward process for cardiologists. In some cases, however, the patient’s symptoms present in a way that is outside of the norm. 

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Private equity investor Francisco Partners is purchasing AdvancedMD, a Utah-based EHR vendor that specializes in servicing small provider practices.

MRI accident prompts questions on safety

The new code family was created to "capture the physician work involving patients with implanted medical devices that require access to MR diagnostic procedures."

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Boston Scientific has scooped up Cortex, a healthcare technology company launched by the venture capital firm Ajax Health in 2023, in a move that will expand its EP offerings.

Authorities became suspicious of the doctor after intercepting a package containing around 15 pounds of gamma-butyrolactone, a common date rape drug also known as “liquid ecstasy."

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Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have agreed to sell their popular Wegovy and Zepbound injectables through TrumpRx.gov for a discounted rate, as the White House promises that Medicaid and Medicare plans will begin covering the costs. 

Authorities said in a court filing that they received a complaint about Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services’ business practices. The health system owes more than $12 million to creditors, and investigators are asking to see its financial records.

The company will analyze claims data from over 2 million people enrolled in Medi-Cal. The data will be used for compliance reporting and to improve patient care coordination.