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Practical framework helps radiology groups forecast ‘PTO pressure’

As radiology groups grow to meet demand, the number of PTO requests likely will increase, “intensifying competition for desirable vacation periods.”

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Congressional Budget Office contends provider wins undermining No Surprises Act

The CBO is calling for additional research to better understand any potential failures in implementing the landmark legislation.

Former high-level health officials think out loud about HHS, FDA

More than 15 years after the National Academy of Medicine summoned a blue-ribbon panel to “reimagine” the Department of Health and Human Services for the 21st century, the cabinet-level operation has yet to make good on the experts’ overarching directive.

DOJ sues New York over alleged ‘fraud scheme’ linked to home healthcare

The U.S. Department of Justice accuses the state of failing to hold a contractor accountable, despite the company allegedly failing to meet its obligation to bring savings to a Medicaid program that aids disabled patients. The state said the private management company saved taxpayers $1 billion in a single year since taking over the program.

OIG warns of ‘ghost network’ trouble in maternal health managed care

Looking at the three largest Medicaid managed care plans related to maternal health, the Office of Inspector General found instances of ineligible providers being included in directories, as well as other errors such as incorrect contact information.

The A-FLUX Reducer System from VahatiCor is designed to treat coronary microvascular dysfunction.

First US patient enrolled in device study to reduce coronary microvascular dysfunction

The self-expanding A-Flux device is implanted in the coronary sinus to increase pressure on the venous side of the heart and improve perfusion in smaller vessels.

Rad tech society establishes scholarships in memory of 2 influential members

The two imaging pros played a significant role in advancing medical imaging and radiation therapy, according to the ASRT.

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FDA clears RadNet's AI-powered breast arterial calcification solution

In clinical testing, the module achieved 90% sensitivity and 88% specificity across patients with varying levels of breast density.

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Mycoplasma pneumonia: Experts highlight imaging findings linked to the pediatric diagnosis

Following a recent surge of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia cases, experts have issued new guidance to help providers quickly identify and treat the condition, with imaging playing a prominent role.

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Newborns with congenital heart defects face elevated cancer risk

Mothers of these children also appear to be at an increased risk of cancer, though researchers do not quite understand why.

Mitral valve repair vs. replacement: Surgeons track long-term outcomes in patients with infective endocarditis

Mitral valve repair was linked to a significant improvement in long-term survival when treating infective endocarditis. Some patients are not good candidates for a repair procedure, however, making replacement the best possible option.

Eric Secemsky, MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FSVM, director of vascular intervention, Beth Israel Deaconess, section head, interventional cardiology and vascular research, Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research, and associate professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School, explained some of the new bioresorbable stent scaffold technology that is being developed for use in PAD below the knee at CRT 2025.

Advances in bioresorbable stents show promise for treating PAD

Bioresorbable stents are back in the spotlight thanks to some significant progress from multiple medtech companies. Eric Secemsky, MD, discussed some of the biggest breakthroughs in this space at CRT 2025.

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