The Kroger Co. and Walgreens are launching an exploratory pilot and concept that combines Kroger’s groceries with Walgreens pharmacy, health and beauty services. Thirteen Walgreens stores in Northern Kentucky have been selected for the pilot, which will allow customers to order Kroger grocery items online and pick up their order from the participating Walgreens locations.

With no standard way to teach critical care ultrasound (CCUS) to physicians, researchers from the University of Southern California have found that social media may be the answer, the American College of Chest Physicians reported on Oct. 3.

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM) have submitted a letter to CMS in response to the 2019 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) proposed rule, sharing recommendations and concerns with the agency.

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM) have submitted a letter to CMS in response to the 2019 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) proposed rule, sharing both recommendations and concerns with the agency.

The Food and Drug Administration conducted a surprise inspection at the offices of Juul Labs—a large e-cigarette maker—last week and walked away with more than a thousand pages of documents related to the company’s marketing and sales practices, The New York Times reported.

Humana is collaborating with Heritage Provider Network, a large physician-led value-based care organization, on a value-based agreement to offer coordinated, patient-centered care to Humana’s Medicare Advantage members in Southern and Central California.

Scientific experts are worried that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuing rule changes could weaken the way radiation exposure is regulated in the U.S., according to a report published Oct. 3 by The Associated Press.

In patients with atrial fibrillation who have experienced MI or undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), treatment with a combination of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) could significantly decrease the risk of bleeding and other major thromboembolic events, according to research published ahead of print in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Kheiron Medical Technologies (Kheiron) has received CE certification for its new artificial intelligence (AI)-based breast screening software, making it the first U.K. company to receive such a designation for deep learning software in radiology.

Abdominal aortic calcification is a strong predictor of future adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, according to a new study published in Radiology.