Amazon Web Services (AWS) is continuing its push into the healthcare industry after unveiling its latest HIPAA eligible machine-learning service.

Whenever advanced imaging for low-back pain gets knocked as the “poster child” for overutilization in U.S. healthcare—not an uncommon occurrence—the context of the charge tends to waft away, unconsidered. That’s problematic.

MEDNAX has announced the acquisition of Boynton Beach, Florida-based Bethesda Radiology Associates. The practice will be integrated with Radiology Associates of South Florida, another MEDNAX-affiliated practice based out of Miami.

A Michigan-based hospital system rejected a patient's request for a heart transplant with the suggestion she fundraise $10,000 to pay for medications, touching off a debate about Medicare for all and the costs of American healthcare in general.

Sales representatives from medical device companies can provide training and expertise on the latest implantable gadgets but may also be encouraged to upsell physicians on the newest, most expensive products, according to a Nov. 23 article in NPR.

Intelerad Medical Systems announced that it has acquired Clario Medical and will integrate the Seattle-based company's zero-footprint worklist into its enterprise imaging solutions.

In late November, some 50,000 representatives from the medical imaging industry will once again gather at McCormick Place in Chicago for RSNA 2018. Vendors will share their latest and greatest solutions, attendees will take part in fascinating sessions and the convention center will burst with enthusiasm, energy and excitement.

The American Medical Association (AMA) shared its seven most competitive medical specialties of 2018, and the list included integrated interventional radiology.