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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.

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.

Is coffee bad for the heart? New research links it to a major risk—and multiple benefits

Drinking a lot of coffee may increase a person's heart attack risk, according to a new meta-analysis. On the other hand, coffee intake was linked to key benefits in the same study.

SPECT agent differentiates between active inflammation and fibrosis in lung disease

SPECT agent could help guide lung disease treatments, new data suggest

In February, the imaging agent made its way onto the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Fast Track to clearance.

Radiographer arrested for possessing, creating explicit content involving children

More than 7,000 explicit images and videos were discovered on three devices possessed by the radiographer.

Trump administration questions vascular care provided by surgeons, cardiologists and radiologists

Medicare may have paid up to $105 million for questionable vascular procedures in 2023 alone, according to a new OIG report. No accusations have been made at this time, but the government thinks 139 different physicians deserve "further scrutiny."

Cathie Biga, MSM, MACC, past president of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and president/CEO of Cardiovascular Management of Illinois, explains some of the key consideration and strategic questions cardiologists should ask before signing a contract.

What every cardiologist should consider before signing a contract

Cathie Biga, MSN, a former ACC president, says salary is just one thing a cardiologist should ask about before signing any contract.

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Radiologists, anesthesiologists and EM docs jointly praise No Surprise Act changes

Medical societies representing all three specialties shared their official response to the independent dispute resolution, or IDR, final rule on May 29.

Injuries trigger recall related to tables used during image-guided procedures

Users have identified risks related to patients falling from the Philips furniture products during transfer or position changes, the FDA said Friday.

PHOTO GALLERY: What do thyroid nodules look like on imaging

This is a collection of radiology imaging showing various presentations of thyroid nodules.

Douglas Overbey, MD, an assistant professor in the department of surgery at Duke University School of Medicine, checks in with 9-year-old Kensley Frizzell as she recovers from heart surgery. Image courtesy of Duke Health and Duke University School of Medicine.

Surgeons make history, perform world’s first living mitral valve replacement

The historic heart procedure was part of a series of operations that saved the lives of three young girls. “The whole situation is extraordinary, whether you look at it from the standpoint of a scientific breakthrough or the average person’s point of view,” one parent said.

Artificial intelligence AI in healthcare

Healthcare AI newswatch: Surgical symphonies, integrated intelligence, generalist AI, more

The surgeon is only one member of a team in the OR.

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