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Emergency physicians lead the league in burnout—but when they quit, it’s often for another reason

Among all medical specialties, emergency medicine is the single most likely to burn out its practitioners.

Survey findings show how health insurance denials affect Americans

Patients who have their claims turned down by private insurers often incur debt they need months to pay off, according to an analysis of 4,589 survey responses. More than half the field reported such debt topped $1,000 in their household.

AI detection of cardiac amyloidosis on ECG granted patent

This could enable ECG to become a primary screening tool for a largely underdiagnosed cardiac disease.

The Edwards Lifesciences Triformis Resilia surgical tricuspid valve top and side views..

FDA clears first dedicated tricuspid surgical valve

The Edwards Lifesciences Triformis Resilia is the first dedicated surgical tricuspid valve on the market cleared with data from off-label use of mitral valves.

Michael Coords, MD, FSCCT, Medical Director of Cardiovascular Imaging, RadNet, a leader with the SCCT Health Policy and Practice Committee Regulatory Task Force, and incoming co-chair of the Health Policy and Practice Committee, says SCCT offers a unique blend of clinical education, business strategy, and networking to stay on top of CCTA's rapid proliferation.

Radiologists: Take the deep dive into advanced cardiovascular CT at SCCT

SCCT offers a unique blend of clinical education, business strategy, and networking to stay on top of CCTA's rapid proliferation.

Ronen Rubinshtein, MD, FACC, FESC, director, heart institute, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, in Holon, Israel, president elect for the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT), and chairman of the SCCT 2026 annual scientific meeting, explains plaque imaging, AI and structural heart disease are the spotlight at the meeting.

Plaque imaging, AI and structural heart disease in the spotlight at SCCT 2026 meeting

Coronary plaque imaging is an area many experts believe is driving a shift toward earlier detection and prevention of heart disease.

A figure from the new SCCT FFR-CT consensus document to help explain how the technology works to assess hemodynamic flow using CT imaging.

CT-FFR standardized in new SCCT-SCAI consensus statement

FFR-CT literature has reached a state of maturity where experts can comfortably start to provide guidelines to the wider community.

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Private equity firm invests in radiology services provider RadX Inc.

Kain Capital is backing a network of 26 imaging centers across Florida, Michigan, Maryland, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama, co-founded by radiologist Chintan Desai, MD.

Radiology advocacy pays off, with BCBS affiliate revoking controversial imaging pay policy

The American Society of Neuroradiology said Tuesday it is "delighted" with the decision, which pertains to a key MRI contrast agent.

Radiology practice network LucidHealth signs $25M deal with vendor Visage Imaging

Under the agreement, the Columbus, Ohio, provider group will implement the cloud-based Visage 7 Enterprise Imaging Platform across its organization.

Private equity firm to buy Walgreens for $10B, report says

The struggling retail pharmacy chain is reportedly being bought out by Sycamore Partners. The deal could be finalized before the end of the week.

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HIMSS survey report: Beware insider threats to cybersecurity involving AI

Almost one in three healthcare organizations allow their people to use AI without formal restrictions.

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