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Where to raise kids in the US for optimal healthcare and wellness

The four best states for pediatric healthcare are bunched together geographically. The four worst are nowhere near each other.

Ransomware gang claims credit for Signature Healthcare cyberattack—albeit temporarily

Brockton Hospital, part of Signature Healthcare, was hit by a “cybersecurity incident” on Monday that forced ambulances to divert patients to other emergency rooms. As the hospital worked to get systems back online, the ransomware gang Anubis claimed responsibility for the breach, then removed their post.

Healthcare in the midterms: A look ahead to decision day

Will healthcare be the top issue voters take into the polls come November? KFF looks at the odds of the economy falling into second place this year.

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FDA clears new AI model for detecting signs of cardiac amyloidosis

This is the second FDA clearance in two weeks for Massachusetts-based Anumana. The company's AI models are built to evaluate ECG results for signs of various cardiovascular conditions.

FDA denies petition to exempt certain radiology AI devices from premarket review

In October, Harrison.ai submitted a citizen petition seeking greater flexibility in the 520(k) clearance process for certain computer-aided detection devices.

Edwards Evoque transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement TTVR

PVL after TTVR linked to much lower survival rate, fewer clinical benefits

TTVR has made a major impact on heart patients all over the world. Just like aortic and mitral valve replacement, however, paravalvular leak is a serious complication that can lead to much worse outcomes.

William P. Shutze, MD, FACS, secretary of the Society of Vascular Surgery (SVS), a vascular surgeon with Texas Vascular Associates in Plano, Texas, and a clinical associate professor of medicine at Texas A&M College of Medicine, explains the goals of the SVS quality assessment program.

SVS quality initiative gathers data to improve vascular care

More than 7,000 physicians from a wide variety of healthcare specialties are already participating in the project.

Radiologists countersue former colleague over delayed $2M payout in sale to private equity

Orchard Park, New York-based Southtowns Radiology Associates and eight of its doctors filed the suit against Gregory R. Ball, MD, PhD, on April 3.

Lantheus to acquire radiopharma firm Evergreen Theragnostics for up to $1B

Founded in 2019, Evergreen develops and manufactures imaging agents aimed at diagnosing and treating cancer, including Octevy for neuroendocrine tumors.

Radiology AI vendor Quibim raises $50M in Series A financing round

The Spain-based company offers a suite of solutions to aid in interpreting MRI, CT, and PET scans, boasting 170 installations across the globe.

5 ways GenAI can enhance graduate medical education

Generative AI has a bright future in medical education. That goes not only for medical schools but also for postgraduate settings in which residents and fellows do most of their learning while also caring for patients.

cleveland clinic settles for failing to disclose research funding

Academic health system agrees to $8M settlement following data breach

The cyberattack on University of Missouri Health Care’s systems happened in 2020 and affected 190,000 patients.

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Where to raise kids in the US for optimal healthcare and wellness

The four best states for pediatric healthcare are bunched together geographically. The four worst are nowhere near each other.