Radiotherapy VT ablation linked to encouraging 5-year outcomes "The goal is to treat patients with life-threatening VT in a safer, faster and better way," one researcher explained.Read more about Radiotherapy VT ablation linked to encouraging 5-year outcomes
Nearing a ‘breaking point’: Cardiologists support legislation designed to mitigate Medicare cuts to office-based services These latest cuts could be a "breaking point" for physicians, according to a new letter to lawmakers. Read more about Nearing a ‘breaking point’: Cardiologists support legislation designed to mitigate Medicare cuts to office-based services
Walmart is raising wages for thousands of its healthcare workers SourceMike Mozart on Flickr The retail giant recently announced plans to invest in its pharmacists and opticians. Read more about Walmart is raising wages for thousands of its healthcare workers
PHOTO GALLERY: Electrophysiology advances at Heart Rhythm 2023 Heart Rhythm 2023 in New Orleans brought together EP experts from all over the world. Scroll through a large selection of photos from the big event. Read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Electrophysiology advances at Heart Rhythm 2023
Layoffs up 287% in first 5 months of 2023; healthcare sector not immune Healthcare companies, including manufacturers that produce health products, announced a total of 33,085 layoffs in the first five months of 2023—an 81% increase compared to the same time frame in 2022.Read more about Layoffs up 287% in first 5 months of 2023; healthcare sector not immune
ACR ‘concerned’ some commercial insurers are requiring cost-sharing for USPSTF-endorsed services The issue surfaced after a Texas district court judge declared a key Affordable Care Act provision unconstitutional in March.Read more about ACR ‘concerned’ some commercial insurers are requiring cost-sharing for USPSTF-endorsed services
Whole-body MRI startup Ezra scores FDA clearance for AI tool to speed up scan times The New York-based company now offers 30-minute “Full Body Flash” exams for $1,350, aimed at spotting disease before symptoms surface.Read more about Whole-body MRI startup Ezra scores FDA clearance for AI tool to speed up scan times
Society of Interventional Radiology to hold legislative briefing on Capitol Hill The event will feature Rep. Donald Payne Jr., who is chair of the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus, and focus on a cutting-edge treatment. Read more about Society of Interventional Radiology to hold legislative briefing on Capitol Hill
Industry Watcher’s Digest Photo courtesy of XtalPi Inc. Buzzworthy developments of the past few days. Read more about Industry Watcher’s Digest
China’s AI concerns presented for public consumption Tech-enabled risks are top of mind for the head of the Chinese Communist Party—and AI is prominent among these.Read more about China’s AI concerns presented for public consumption