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FDA warns public about reprocessed catheter recalls—devices should be destroyed

Back in February, several reprocessed EP and ultrasound catheters were recalled due to a risk of contamination. The FDA is now sharing additional information with the public.

Radiology experts develop practical framework for evaluating AI models before purchasing

Stanford and Rad Partners recently developed a structured, pre-deployment method for assessing radiology AI models, detailing their work in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

American College of Radiology criticizes administration’s push to make higher education more affordable

In January, the Department of Education released a proposed rule seeking to simplify federal student loan repayment, including "commonsense loan caps" and "streamlining repayment options."

Two drug suppliers plead guilty in $50M ‘straw purchase’ resale scheme

The two men, Frank Incognito, 46, and Stephen Corba, 50, conspired with doctors in a scheme involving the fraudulent purchase of critical cancer and macular degeneration drugs, which were then diverted and resold for profit. The U.S. Department of Justice said the unlawful pact lasted seven years.

CVS Health taps Google Cloud for new AI patient engagement platform

Dubbed Health100, the application is being launched as a subsidiary of CVS Health, utilizing Google’s cloud infrastructure data access and security. Powered by AI, Health100 is said to be a full assistant to help patients find providers, services and prescriptions, with the aim being to reduce out-of-pocket spending.

Nonprofit health system, Nuance Communications agree to $5M settlement after data theft

A fired employee of Nuance, a Microsoft subsidiary, is responsible for stealing records on 1.3 million patients from Geisinger Health in Pennsylvania. He has pleaded guilty as part of a deal with prosecutors.

4 points about healthcare AI that notable experts are emphasizing in the public square

The brain is the single most complex internal system in the body. That’s a no-brainer. But can you name the runner-up? (Bonus points for guessing what this has to do with healthcare AI.)

MRI findings detail distinct ADHD subtypes

Findings from the study provide new insight into the heterogeneity of the disorder, which could help explain why some children seem to respond better to common treatments than others.

Chesapeake Medical Imaging ends its 25-year run as a private practice

RadNet Inc. acquired assets of the Annapolis, Maryland-based physician practice in November for $29 million, the company confirmed March 2.

Lumexa Imaging announces 1st earnings results, with $44M net loss in 2025

For the year, the Raleigh, North Carolina-based imaging group logged consolidated revenues of $1 billion, up 7% compared to $945 million in 2024.

FDA clears ultrasound AI tool for accurate delivery-date prediction

The cloud-based software service is able to predict a pregnant woman's delivery date using ultrasound imaging alone.

UMMC reopens clinics shut down by ransomware attack as recovery progresses

On Monday, the University of Mississippi Medical Center said its phone systems were once again operational, allowing it to reach out to patients to reschedule missed appointments. Its clinics were shut down statewide to prioritize emergency care, as its hospitals were operating on paper backups.

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FDA warns public about reprocessed catheter recalls—devices should be destroyed

Back in February, several reprocessed EP and ultrasound catheters were recalled due to a risk of contamination. The FDA is now sharing additional information with the public.