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FTC shuts down alleged health insurance fraud scheme involving the sale of low-quality plans

The owners of several telemarketing companies, along with the organizations themselves, have been named as defendants in a federal lawsuit. The Federal Trade Commission alleges that the group would sell bundled services as supposed “PPO” plans, leaving patients to discover that services were not covered.

Prime places to work as a nurse in 2026

Like a mirror image on a USA map folded in half vertically, the four best states for nurses are two nextdoor neighbors in the upper Northeast and two in the Pacific Northwest.

Example of a RF burn from an MRI scan where a sedated patient's identification bracelet was touching their skin during an exam. Image courtesy of RSNA. https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.09090637

FDA: CVS and MediHoney wound gels recalled after 14 serious injuries

The wound and burn gels are manufactured by Integra LifeSciences. Defective packaging could cause the sterile barrier to fail, exposing the gels to pathogens. Due to the risk of severe infections, all recalled products must be removed from where they are used and sold.

5 reasons not to (solely) blame insurance companies for what ails US healthcare

As this midterm-election year barrels toward decision day, health insurers continue taking punches from both political parties. The piling-on might be as unfair as it is understandable.

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Two separate studies explored the value of treating heart patients with tirzepatide.

Emily Lau, MD, MPH, Director, Women's Heart Health Program, Brigham and Women's Hospital, presented new data at ACC 2026 showing only 8% of high-risk pregnant patients receive guideline-recommended low-dose aspirin to prevent preeclampsia.

Many high-risk pregnant patients still miss out on guideline-recommended care

The percentage of pregnant patients taking low-dose aspirin as recommended is slowly rising—but there is still a long way to go.

‘Father of modern cardiology’ Eugene Braunwald dies at 96

Colleagues from all over the world have shared loving tributes to Braunwald. ESC President Thomas F. Lüscher, MD, called him "the pioneering cardiologist of his time."

Medicare and FDA propose granting rapid coverage for breakthrough radiology devices

The two agencies on April 23 announced the rollout of the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device, or RAPID, coverage pathway.

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Interventional radiologist launches AI-powered, IR-specific decision support platform

Developed by a board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologist, the platform was trained using subspecialty data that general AI applications typically lack.

Christoph Wald, MD, MBA, FACR, vice chair of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors, professor of radiology and senior associate consultant for radiologist at Mayo Clinic, explains the ACR resources available to radiology practices to better evaluate artificial intelligence imaging algorithms.

American College of Radiology offers cybersecurity resources

Christoph Wald, MD, vice chair of the American College of Radiology Board of Chancellors, explains the resources available to practices looking to bolster cybersecurity.

Radiopharmaceutical manufacturer secures $30M to bolster domestic isotope production

Although the company is already bringing in revenue from medical radioisotopes, the new funding will help further these initiatives and drive additional research and development.

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Sirolimus- and paclitaxel-coated balloons deliver comparable 1-year PCI outcomes

Researchers explored data from more than 8,000 patients treated over a three-year period.

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FTC shuts down alleged health insurance fraud scheme involving the sale of low-quality plans