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New hypertrophic cardiomyopathy guidelines highlight importance of exercise, new drug class

HCM is widely underdiagnosed, but the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association hope their new guidelines can help cardiologists learn more about the potentially fatal condition and improve patient care.

Six hospital groups urge UnitedHealth to take responsibility for Change Healthcare hack notifications

In a public letter, the groups are urging UnitedHealth Group to announce a timeline for notifying patients about what personal data was stolen in the breach of Change Healthcare's systems.

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Radiologists should oppose the FTC’s noncompete ban, healthcare legal expert contends

Attorney Tom Greeson criticized the American College of Emergency Physicians for supporting the ban, believing it “weakens their membership,” and urged ACR and the RBMA to do the opposite.

New low-field MRI small enough to plug into a standard wall outlet saves money without sacrificing safety

And with the help of deep learning techniques, it provides diagnostic quality imaging.

Same-day discharge after interventional radiology procedure saves money without impacting outcomes

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with bed space at a premium, UAB Medicine started sending patients home after percutaneous cryoablation of renal tumors.

Ohio doctor gets 7 years in prison for violating Controlled Substances Act

The Department of Justice said Thomas Romando, MD, illegally prescribed over 137,000 pills to nine patients over a five-year period.

A cardiology practice in Florida and several of its cardiologists have agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act and committed fraud. As a part of the agreement, there has been no determination of liability.

UPMC settles $38M whistleblower lawsuit for Medicare fraud

Surgeons at the health system were accused of performing unnecessary procedures and receiving bonuses as kickbacks. UPMC does not admit wrongdoing.

FDA announces new recall of delivery catheters after patient’s death

The recall includes specific lots of five different medical devices used to treat stroke and other neurovascular diseases.

Bipartisan bill aims to boost Medicare patients’ access to diagnostic imaging agents

The Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023 would eliminate barriers to nuclear medicine, supporters charged.

Large language AI: It’s here. It’s soon to be everywhere. Get used to it.

ChatGPT and similar technologies coming down the medical pike have far to go before they’re reliable sources of accurate and appropriate health information. That doesn’t mean they’re non-factors now.

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Breast MR imaging a possible barrier to timely surgery following cancer diagnosis

Providers must be aware of age and how it impacts a patient’s care pathway after an MRI or other scan, experts wrote in JAMA Surgery.

ProMedica sells hospice and home care business to Gentiva for $710M

The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023.

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New hypertrophic cardiomyopathy guidelines highlight importance of exercise, new drug class

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Six hospital groups urge UnitedHealth to take responsibility for Change Healthcare hack notifications

In a public letter, the groups are urging UnitedHealth Group to announce a timeline for notifying patients about what personal data was stolen in the breach of Change Healthcare's systems.

Radiology Business

Radiologists should oppose the FTC’s noncompete ban, healthcare legal expert contends

Attorney Tom Greeson criticized the American College of Emergency Physicians for supporting the ban, believing it “weakens their membership,” and urged ACR and the RBMA to do the opposite.