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Anthem expanding policy that punishes hospitals who use out-of-network radiologists

Meanwhile, docs have helped defeat the controversial policy's implementation in Indiana with the passage of Senate Bill 189.

RadNet’s stock price falls 20%, driven by 3 factors

The downgrade comes amid concerns the radiology provider may have overpaid in its $270 million bid to buy Paris-based AI firm Gleamer.

Medical device manufacturer hit by cyberattack, possibly from Iranian-backed hackers

Stryker, a Michigan-based company that manufactures surgical implants, confirmed it was experiencing a global network outage. Employee devices reportedly displayed the logo of a pro-Iran cybercrime cell.

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Google's mammography AI system slashes interpretation times by one-third

That's according to findings from the largest NHS study on the use of AI in breast cancer screening settings to date.

Medicare Advantage fraud allegations against Aetna settled for nearly $118M

The U.S. Department of Justice said the insurer was upcoding patient diagnoses to boost risk-adjusted payments it received from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The company did not admit to wrongdoing, despite agreeing to the payout.

Shortage of cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers should ease in late March

However, the regular supply of these imaging radiotracers may not be back online for another few months.

Experts develop first-of-its-kind fully robotic MRI-compatible system for neurosurgery

BrainBot's development represents a significant step forward for image-guided interventional procedures, as fully robotic neurosurgical devices are not designed to be MRI-compatible.

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FDA clears new large-bore catheter for challenging stroke cases

The newly cleared device was built to provide support, trackability and stability during the treatment of time-sensitive stroke patients.

First patients treated with Abbott’s new balloon-expandable TAVR valve

Abbott already has an FDA-approved self-expanding TAVR valve, the Navitor system, on the market. The company is now evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a new balloon-expandable device that could potentially be implanted using software guidance.

Concussions may slow 'background' brain activity in athletes, new imaging shows

New research into post-concussion brain health suggests that the impact of head trauma may be more far-reaching than previously believed.

FDA taking the long view of generative AI in healthcare

The FDA’s fledgling Digital Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) only held its first meeting last week, but it has already committed its thinking to writing.

Contrast injections during angiography, PCI unlikely to cause coronary injuries

The pressure changes associated with contrast injections are minimal, researchers noted, especially once you move away from the tip of the catheter.

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Anthem expanding policy that punishes hospitals who use out-of-network radiologists

Meanwhile, docs have helped defeat the controversial policy's implementation in Indiana with the passage of Senate Bill 189.