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GAO says No Surprises Act is working, while radiologists, Congress push for reform

The government watchdog analyzed about 153 million radiology claims from a five-year period for its new report to Congress, with lawmakers now advocating for change.

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AI allows hospital to maintain MRI productivity with 1 fewer scanner

Oulu University Hospital lost one of its MRI after relocation and consolidation but was able to maintain output with the help of deep-learning technology.

CMS defers $260M in Medicaid funds as part of ‘major crackdown on healthcare fraud’

The money was meant for Minnesota, where criminals were indicted for abusing the Medicaid system to run bogus daycare centers. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services did not specify how the state can rectify the situation to the Trump administration’s satisfaction.

FDA announces recall on infusion systems after software anomaly injures 2 patients

The recall has been designated as the most serious, Class I, but the issue can be remedied with a software update. The affected devices are Ivenix Large Volume Pumps manufactured by Fresenius Kabi.

Radiopharmaceutical targeted toward treatment-resistant cancer put on FDA's Fast Track

The treatment addresses cancers that express Nectin-4, a protein found in excess of 80% to 90% of urothelial cancer patients.

Patients exposed to significantly more radiation during cardiac imaging exams in some regions

New research is sounding the alarm on the amount of radiation patients undergoing cardiac imaging are exposed to, prompting experts to call for updated protocols.

A majority of medical devices involved in Class I recalls were never required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to undergo premarket or postmarket clinical testing, according to new research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.[1]

PFO closure after thromboembolism linked to strong 20-year outcomes

Recurrent strokes and TIAs were rare, though bleeding events among women did stand out as a trend to watch going forward.

Excessive alcohol use increases risk of amputation in CLTI patients

Identifying patients with alcohol use disorder prior to treatment may help care teams plan ahead and anticipate potential complications.

Man posing as radiology sales rep arrested for allegedly stealing $14M in medical devices

Jacksonville, Florida, police first apprehended Michael J. Roberson on Feb. 10 following an investigation dating to December 2024.

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Noted North Carolina private radiology practice experiences data breach

Winston Salem-based Triad Radiology Associates reported news of the “data security incident” on Feb. 8, with attorneys mulling a lawsuit.

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Days after ransomware attack, UMMC clinics remain closed as emergency rooms rely on paper backups

University of Mississippi Medical Center revealed on Thursday that it was the victim of an ongoing cyberattack, leading to disruptions throughout the health system. It's now been forced to close all clinics statewide until at least Feb. 25, as phone systems and the EHR remain inaccessible.

With SCOTUS striking down ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, Trump implements 15% tax on all imports

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs unconstitutional. The administration responded by imposing a 10% rate across the board, later hiked to 15%. That will remain in effect for 150 days and require an act of Congress to extend.

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GAO says No Surprises Act is working, while radiologists, Congress push for reform

The government watchdog analyzed about 153 million radiology claims from a five-year period for its new report to Congress, with lawmakers now advocating for change.