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The Urology Management Alliance is teaming with IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in outpatient settings. 

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Syracuse, New York-based Upstate Medical University had previously relied on rad residents to handle initial reads, with attendings finalizing interpretation in the a.m. 

Sean Raj, MD, MBA

Sean Raj, MD, MBA, first joined the company in 2021 as chief innovation officer, since then playing a “pivotal role” in shaping its AI offerings. 
 

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Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows most Americans still rely on work for their health coverage, with 53.8% of insured Americans receiving coverage through their employer.

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In a Harris Poll, the vast majority (84%) of frontline healthcare workers expressed dissatisfaction with their jobs, though most said they’d consider staying in their current role if provided an opportunity for education and career advancement.

These findings are important to consider with regard to patients’ long-term health, as chronic inflammation has been implicated in cognitive decline. 

Shockwave Medical Javelin Peripheral IVL Catheter

The balloon-free catheter, which already had a successful launch in the United States, has been associated with positive outcomes and the ability to reach certain lesions more accurately than balloon-based IVL platforms.

Video interview with Anders Gilberg, MGA, senior vice president, government affairs at Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), explains the issues involved with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that are set to end in late 2025 and what the impact will be on hospitals.

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president of government affairs at the Medical Group Management Association, explains the political and patient care issues involved with ending Affordable Care Act subsidies.

A New York Times report said Acadia Healthcare indefinitely detained patients to extract insurance payouts.

PCI interventional cardiology

“No clear recommendation currently exists in U.S. or European guidelines for performing PCI in addition to TAVR,” researchers wrote. The group hoped its study could provide some clarity. 

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This effect could have serious unintended consequences for women who are at an increased risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Video interview with ACR CEO Dana Smetherman, MD, who explains how the American College of Radiology can help radiology practices evaluate and vet AI.

Dana Smetherman, MD, CEO of the American College of Radiology, explains resources available through its Data Science Institute to evaluate and validate the quality of imaging algorithms.

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The Urology Management Alliance is teaming with IR Centers, a platform company dedicated to offering minimally invasive procedures in outpatient settings. 

Syracuse, New York-based Upstate Medical University had previously relied on rad residents to handle initial reads, with attendings finalizing interpretation in the a.m.