New research suggests that individuals who report even moderate sleep disturbances show accelerated brain age on imaging compared to their peers who have overall healthy sleep habits. 

Another MAC has agreed to cover the use of these advanced technologies to evaluate patients for signs of coronary artery disease. 

The Smiths Medical BLUSelect and related products have a manufacturing defect and must be removed from stocks immediately. 

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Senior Vice of Government Affairs, Anders Gilberg, explains MGMA’s 28-page letter to CMS on issues with the proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
 

Medtronic is now the first company to offer two FDA-approved PFA systems for the treatment of persistent AFib. The company’s PulseSelect PFA system gained approval in December 2023. 

Patient outcomes for these two treatments are similar, but choosing IVL may help improve clinical workflows. 

Payers are still running ahead of providers in the AI arms race. 

The American College of Radiology is seeking support for both the Find it Early Act and the  Enhanced Enforcement of Health Coverage Act. 
 

The findings come from a survey of Americans conducted by the Remington Research Group and commissioned by the Radiology Patient Action Network. 

The outpatient imaging center operator is adding Kheiron Medical Technologies, which uses deep learning to help radiologists detect breast cancer.