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Connection uncovered between liability protections and downsizing decisions—in nursing homes, at least

When nursing  homes lose their fear of getting sued for substandard care quality, they tend to make do with fewer caregivers, a new study reveals. 

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FDA highlights recall of certain Impella introducer kits after 3 injuries

This latest recall was put in place due to an increased risk of blood clots developing during use. Only a small number of hospitals are affected. 

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New-look pacemaker uses ultrasound to stimulate the heart—no implant required

The engineers behind this new device envision a future where patients wear a single postage stamp-sized sticker that images and stimulates the heart. 

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Medical societies respond after Trump administration questioned necessity of certain procedures

A recent OIG report suggested vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists may be performing medically unnecessary procedures in office-based labs. Now, some of the leading medical societies from those fields have provided additional context. 

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What stakeholders are saying about Medicaid’s new work requirements: 10 notable quotes

Starting next New Year’s Day, many Medicaid beneficiaries will need to show they’re working at least 80 hours a week in order to continue qualifying for the means-tested public assistance. 

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CMS outlines new Medicaid work requirements, exemptions and $600M tech investment

The new guidelines take effect in 2027. However, the associated data infrastructure the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said it is developing to streamline eligibility determinations and appeals will not go live until 2028.

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Women on GLP-1 medications may be less likely to develop breast cancer

The study, which was managed by the American College of Radiology, is raising important questions related to the benefits of GLP-1 use.

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Immigration ban hits underserved US communities hard

When the Trump administration fully suspended entrance to foreign nationals from 19 countries it deemed high-risk for exporting troublemakers, an unintended consequence was cutting off a helpful flow of qualified doctors and nurses. 

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Social worker at hospital rocked by violence and split over what to do about it: ‘Why can’t [stakeholders] sit together and talk?’

In hospitals serving mentally unstable patients, it’s no easy job to balance sensitive patient treatment with effective worker safety. One U.S. institution has been finding out just how hard it can be. 

National health system buys the College of Health Care Professions to recruit new staff in Texas

HCA Healthcare said the acquisition comes after years of working with CHCP to recruit medical assistants into emergency rooms at hospitals. The full terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

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FDA issues early alert over black matter in IV lines

Manufacturer ICU Medical is aware of the issue, first flagged by an unnamed healthcare organization. The company and the FDA are asking providers to monitor IV lines for any signs of particulates.

Nina Kottler, MD, MS, FSIIM, FAIM, chief medical AI officer for Mosaic Clinical Technologies, a Radiology Partners company, explains how radiology is being paid for using artificial intelligence (AI) through various payment models. #radiologyAI #RSNA #RadPartners
Economics of radiology AI: Strategies to get paid

As AI adoption accelerates across radiology, future success will depend on improving efficiency, reducing burnout and managing the surging imaging demand.

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Connection uncovered between liability protections and downsizing decisions—in nursing homes, at least

When nursing  homes lose their fear of getting sued for substandard care quality, they tend to make do with fewer caregivers, a new study reveals. 

Cardiovascular Business
FDA highlights recall of certain Impella introducer kits after 3 injuries

This latest recall was put in place due to an increased risk of blood clots developing during use. Only a small number of hospitals are affected. 

Cardiovascular Business
New-look pacemaker uses ultrasound to stimulate the heart—no implant required

The engineers behind this new device envision a future where patients wear a single postage stamp-sized sticker that images and stimulates the heart. 

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