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Radiology business leaders urge Congress to replace ‘burdensome’ Medicare payment program

Last month, the Republican and Democratic Doctors Caucuses sent an informal request to medical societies, seeking ways to reform Medicare’s push toward value-based care.

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Pediatric patients exposed to more imaging radiation at nonchildren’s hospitals

General hospitals seem to be deviating more so from radiation regimens than their pediatric counterparts, based on an analysis of nearly 5.5 million medical claims.

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Maine health system confirms data breach impacted 145K as lawyers ponder options

The cyberattack on Central Maine Healthcare happened in summer 2025, but the investigation was complicated by the hackers having access to systems for several months. Now that the number of victims has been made public, a law firm announced it was looking into the possibility of filing a class action lawsuit.

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UnitedHealth promises to return ACA profits to members as CEO addresses Congress

UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley is expected to make the announcement in front of Congress, where he will also offer other policy solutions. The company said it’s still working out details on how to best distribute its profits to customers.

Kennedy vax suit revised & sharpened | Hospital discharges examined | Nursing units awarded | And more high-level briefs

The American Academy of Pediatrics and co-plaintiffs are tightening the screws in their lawsuit against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other healthcare leaders in the Trump administration.

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FDA clears first-of-its-kind comprehensive AI triage solution from Aidoc

The solution combines 11 newly cleared indications and three previously cleared indications into a single workflow.

Routine IR procedure could treat endometriosis.

New oral contrast agent helps spot 'previously impossible-to-detect' findings on CT

Experts involved in its development are confident the agent has the potential to overcome shortcomings associated with conventional oral agents currently on the market.

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Johnson & Johnson CEO celebrates company’s cardiovascular business during Q4 earnings call

Johnson & Johnson reported $24.6 billion in sales for the fourth quarter of 2025, up 9.1% from the previous year. On an earnings call with investors, the company's CEO sang the praises of the company's cardiovascular health division.

Trump signs executive order to withdraw U.S. from the World Health Organization

The President made good on a campaign promise to leave the international health agency, after attempting to do so when he last held office in 2020.

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DOJ sues Walgreens for allegedly filling ‘millions’ of illegal prescriptions

Walgreens filed a countersuit, accusing the federal government of failing to take down prescribers acting unlawfully.

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Prompts matter: How input elements affect large language model performance

Just like radiologists, the performance of large language models improves when given proper context.

Not all lead glasses provide adequate radiation protection.

Not all lead glasses are created equal

Higher lead content does not always necessarily equate to greater protection, authors of a new analysis caution.

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Radiology business leaders urge Congress to replace ‘burdensome’ Medicare payment program

Last month, the Republican and Democratic Doctors Caucuses sent an informal request to medical societies, seeking ways to reform Medicare’s push toward value-based care.