Manual processes for generating reformats are susceptible to variability, due to factors such as patient positioning, comfort and individual technologist preferences.
The Accountability Board has submitted an official proposal for UnitedHealth Group to separate its CEO and board chair positions, both currently held by Stephen Hemsley.
Jay Hospital confirmed the four employees involved have been terminated. However, the content of the images—said to show patients sleeping or medicated—remains unknown. The plaintiffs in the two lawsuits declined to sign nondisclosure settlements.
Two-dimensional (2D) vs 3-dimensional (3D) intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) for left atrial appendage closure. Image and caption courtesy of SCAI.
ICE is gaining momentum as a helpful imaging option during structural heart interventions, according to a new SCAI position statement. TEE and TTE remain incredibly important, but there are times when ICE can provide the guidance necessary.
The popularity of various obesity management medications has increased significantly in recent years. According to a new analysis of more than 60,000 patients, some of these drugs are associated with more cardiovascular benefits than others.
Nearly 120 million adults in the United States have hypertension, and just 1 in 4 of them have it under control. Treatments remain limited outside of lifestyle changes and hypertensive medications that are not always effective.
The American College of Cardiology, like many other U.S. medical societies, is fighting to bring back telehealth policies that expired at the end of September.
