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Allstate sues imaging centers, physicians seeking $5M from alleged insurance scam

Filed in a Texas federal court, the complaint names Prime Imaging Partners and Memorial MRI & Diagnostic among numerous defendants, with the alleged auto-injury scheme occurring from 2019-2023.

Outpatient Imaging Affiliates inks 2 new hospital joint ventures

The private equity-backed, Tennessee-based imaging group is expanding in Georgia and Missouri through partnerships with Piedmont and BJC HealthCare, respectively.

ACLU sues FDA over unanswered Freedom of Information Act request

The agency is accused of failing to respond to a records request related to its upcoming review of the legality of abortion pills and interstate prescribing practices. The ACLU is asking a federal judge to enforce FOIA law.

Telix says new kidney cancer imaging agent alters treatment plans for 50% of patients

The positive findings come after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration previously shared concerns related to sterility assurance issues during the drug’s production.

Duke University is heading a project that for the first time in the United States, drones will be used to quickly deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to bystanders who call 911 for patients in cardiac arrest. The idea is to deliver an AED faster than police or paramedics could arrive on scene, saving critical minutes in an effort to boost survival.

Drones deliver AEDs for the first time in the United States

“This study represents a major step forward in how we respond to cardiac arrest in the United States,” explained Monique Starks, MD, principal investigator. “By integrating drone technology into emergency care, we’re working to close the critical gap between cardiac arrest and treatment."

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Siemens Healthineers issues correction for MRI systems affected by recent Class 1 recall

On Aug. 28, Siemens alerted customers about safety issues with nine different scanners from its Magnetom series of MRI offerings.

Jaimin Chung, director of Canon Medical’s interventional X-ray and vascular business unit, explains a new combined CT-angiography interventional system aimed at neurology, trauma, stroke and pediatrics that recently received 510(k) FDA approval. The Alphenix 4D CT Insight Edition includes numerous radiation dose lowering technologies.

Canon introduces new combined CT-angiography interventional system

Jaimin Chung, director of Canon Medical’s interventional X-ray and vascular business unit, explains the technology behind a new combined CT angiography interventional system aimed at neurology, trauma, stroke and pediatrics that recently received 510(k) FDA clearance.

Early TAVR for asymptomatic severe AS cuts costs, improves outcomes

The study found lifetime per-patient savings from early TAVR ranged from about $2,334 in the U.K. to $19,607 in Switzerland.

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Nebraska’s lawsuit against Optum and Change Healthcare can move forward, judge rules

The UnitedHealth Group subsidiaries had attempted to have the case dismissed. However, a court rejected the motion. Nearly half of Nebraskans were impacted by the infamous February 2024 data breach on Change Healthcare.

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Minnesota hospital still pushing noncompetes, despite AG investigation

Such contract clauses are illegal in the state. However, physicians at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth said they’re being pressured to sign them or face dismissal.

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Fabric acquires UMC Digital Health to expand its virtual care customer base

The financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition adds 400 new payers, health systems and employers who offer virtual care benefits to Fabric's portfolio.

Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, professor of medicine at New York Medical College, explains the SCAI initiative to improve outcomes in cardiogenic shock by monitoring and lowering patient lactate levels.

SCAI: To improve cardiogenic shock outcomes, reduce lactate levels

SCAI feels this is the best way forward to try lowering mortality rates, but the group is asking cardiologists to help by gathering more data.

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