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Cardiology practice, cardiologists pay $4.75M to resolve DOJ fraud allegations

The physicians allegedly performed medically unnecessary ablation procedures as part of a years-long fraud scheme.

AI use among American doctors has doubled, new AMA survey says

However, physicians are expressing reservations about letting patients use the technology to interpret their radiology results, according to a new survey.

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Radiology groups push UnitedHealthcare and Cigna to update payment policies for key service

The American College of Radiology, Society of Interventional Radiology and others are concerned about how the two commercial insurers regulate peripheral nerve stimulation.

Veterans facing significant challenges accessing radiology services, VA watchdog says

In one instance, a veteran's wife reported difficulty scheduling a critical imaging appointment for her husband amid concern his cancer was spreading.

Data breach on care management company impacts 5K patients at NYC Health

Many of the details are unknown, as an investigation is ongoing. The National Association on Drug Abuse Programs said it became aware of an invasion of its network in January 2026. The nonprofit supports 35,000 people—mainly Medicaid enrollees—in the state of New York.

FDA merges all adverse event reporting systems into new AEMS platform

Adverse event reports for food, drugs, vaccines, dietary supplements and medical devices will soon be available in one place. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the change will simplify reporting for consumers and allow it to react in real-time to FOIA requests.

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Apixaban bests rivaroxaban in new DOAC comparison

The randomized COBRRA trial included more than 2,700 patients with acute symptomatic pulmonary embolism or proximal deep-vein thrombosis.

Prior authorization may reduce access to important heart failure drugs

Researchers noted that these requirements are more common for Black and Hispanic patients, creating a critical barrier to guideline-recommended care.

AATS wants to improve research in the field of cardiothoracic surgery

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery has announced a new partnership with the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network. The groups plan on working together to address current challenges in cardiothoracic surgery research.

Opportunistic AI tool predicts CVD risk using routine mammograms

Since breast cancer screening exams are routinely completed annually or bi-annually, experts believe the tool could help spot signs of developing cardiovascular disease prior to it progressing.

Newsweek ranked the 50 best heart hospitals in the world

Moderate valve oversizing during TAVR boosts survival—too much may be less beneficial

Oversizing transcatheter heart valves can improve TAVR outcomes. There is still a reason to be cautious, however, especially when patients are receiving a balloon-expandable valve.

American College of Cardiology announces late-breaking clinical trials for ACC.26

The American College of Cardiology's 2026 annual meeting will include an all-time record of 60 late-breaking clinical studies.

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Cardiology practice, cardiologists pay $4.75M to resolve DOJ fraud allegations

The physicians allegedly performed medically unnecessary ablation procedures as part of a years-long fraud scheme.