A significant number of cardiologists are mistreated—often in more ways than one—after they tell their employer they are pregnant. 

Medical liability premiums have risen significantly again for the third consecutive year, according to an analysis from the American Medical Association (AMA).

Etrasimod, an oral medication developed to treat certain inflammatory conditions, was at the center of Pfizer’s acquisition, but some key cardiovascular assets were also part of the transaction. 

The average wages for U.S. healthcare workers rose less than wages in other industries during 2020 and the first six months of 2021, despite the healthcare workforce shouldering the heavy burden of fighting the pandemic.

The ACR said a recent reimbursement rule change for low-dose computed tomography (CT) lung screen scans will help open up screening to more patients. 

The company has 15 sites in various stages of construction and development, with almost half occurring in existing hospital joint venture deals.

Private equity firms have shown interest, and the publicly traded company is now working with an investment bank to solicit bids, Reuters reported. 

A Butterfly Network spokesperson said the company has a "robust" portfolio of patents and plans to defend itself against any claims in court.