Business Intelligence

Providers utilize business intelligence to monitor referral patterns and collaborate with clinicians who order their services. Such analytics tools have also been deployed in the specialty to improve productivity, track patient satisfaction and bolster quality.

Cencora to buy nationwide oncology network in $5B deal
The Pennsylvania-based drug distributor announced it would be buying OneOncology, a physician-led specialty service group in which it already owned a minority stake. The company said the acquisition will complement its "pharmaceutical-centric strategy."
More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you
ASCs have their limitations, but they are also associated with several benefits for cardiologists and patients alike.
Texas sues Epic for allegedly ‘gatekeeping’ children’s medical records
Paxton says the “woke” EHR giant is intentionally making it harder for patients and families to access historical medical data, violating state law. Epic denies the allegation.
Mark Cuban, Humana CEO announce drug pricing partnership during Forbes panel
Mark Cuban's startup Cost Plus Drugs and insurer Humana are said to be working on a deal that would allow Medicare Advantage patients to buy drugs directly from manufacturers. The terms of the agreement—which Forbes reports is in its early stages—are still unknown.
Neuralink users reveal power to move robotic arms, play video games with their minds
The results were shown in multiple posts on X. A clinical trial to prove the safety and efficacy of Elon Musk's brain implant is ongoing, with 12 people currently using the devices.

Walmart Health doubling in size, offering imaging, Epic EHR integration in 2 new states

Each of the new “state of the art” facilities will stand at about 5,750 square feet, staffed by doctors and offering the full gamut of healthcare services.

Walmart Health expanding with 28 locations in 2024

With the growth trajectory, Walmart Health will have more than 75 locations by the end of 2024.

Large language AI: It’s here. It’s soon to be everywhere. Get used to it.

ChatGPT and similar technologies coming down the medical pike have far to go before they’re reliable sources of accurate and appropriate health information. That doesn’t mean they’re non-factors now.

Ultra-high-res MRI Reveals Migraine Brain Changes

Hackensack Meridian teams up with AI specialists for brain tumor care

The partnership is just the latest example of AI technologies being adopted in the healthcare space.

Tim Attebery, DSc, MBA, the CEO of Cardiovascular Associates of America and former CEO of the American College of Cardiology (ACC)

Q&A: Tim Attebery on why private equity-backed management companies are investing in cardiology

The CEO of Cardiovascular Associates of America, and former CEO of the American College of Cardiology, shared his perspective on the rise of private equity investments in cardiology.

Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea raises public health concerns

An outbreak of Marburg virus disease has been confirmed in Equatorial Guinea for the first time, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported.

Soft-tissue tumor locator wins breakthrough device status

A cancer treatment product developed by Merit Medical Systems of South Jordan, Utah, has been designated a breakthrough device by the FDA.

Imaging industry names in the news: Bayer, Carestream, Guerbet, RadNet, more

Having renewed its partnerships with US Ski & Snowboard, US Speedskating and USA Bobsled/Skeleton, Minneapolis-based Rayus Radiology will continue to serve as an official medical provider for athletes represented by all three.

Business Intelligence

Cencora to buy nationwide oncology network in $5B deal

More interventional procedures may be coming to an ambulatory surgical center near you

Texas sues Epic for allegedly ‘gatekeeping’ children’s medical records

Mark Cuban, Humana CEO announce drug pricing partnership during Forbes panel

Neuralink users reveal power to move robotic arms, play video games with their minds