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CMS announces 15 drugs targeted for third round of Medicare price negotiations
The third round of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program includes treatments for HIV and diabetes, among other conditions. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services also released a list of the top 50 medications it deems strong candidates for future negotiations based on current prices and patient utilization.
Radiology practice prepares to ditch hospital partner 3 years before new contract ends
Danbury, Connecticut-based Advanced Imaging Specialists previously sued Trinity Health in November and is now prepared to vacate their contract amid ongoing challenges.
American College of Radiology submits 23 imaging-related CPT codes for consideration
ACR presented its proposals at the AMA's Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee meeting held Jan. 14 to 17 in Los Angeles.
Fans and foes of medical debt relief | Heat on the Hill for payer CEOs | One and done with algorithmic care | and more briefings
Several states use taxpayer dollars to help struggling residents pay down medical debt. One is considered a leader of the movement—by critics as well as proponents.
‘No Kings’ in healthcare: leaders serve patients by following the clinical problem
California’s decision to restrict the use of the title “doctor” in clinical settings underscores a growing disconnect between healthcare policy and the realities of modern care delivery. In an op-ed, health policy professor and former Virginia legislator, Dawn M. Adams, DNP, and Marissa J. Levine, MD, a public health physician and former Virginia health commissioner, argue that rigid physician-centric hierarchies no longer reflect how patients actually receive care.

UK's NHS spent $150M outsourcing imaging scans to manage radiologist shortage

Last year, the NHS spent $150 million outsourcing patient scans to cope with the radiologist shortage, according to a 2017 clinical radiology U.K. workforce census report released Wednesday, Sept. 5, by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).

Blood-testing company Theranos—once worth $9B—to dissolve

Theranos, the company that claimed it could test for a variety of medical conditions with a single drop of blood, is officially dissolving.

Electronic device used to detect, treat epileptic seizures in mice

Researchers are hoping an electronic device used to detect, stop and prevent epileptic seizures in mice can be used to treat other neurological disorders, according to a study published in Science Advances.

Spatial access to lung CTs in the US: 3 key takeaways

Most smokers in the United States live within 15 miles of a CT facility, according to research published this week in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, but the 20 percent who don’t could offer insight into boosting lung cancer screening rates and lowering death counts.

Swiss medical equipment startup raises more than $14M to roll out imaging solution

Pristem, a Swiss medical equipment startup, announced this week that it has closed a round of financing worth $14.4 million (CHF 14 million).

Arizona radiologist wins Republican primary in race for US House

History was made in Arizona last week as Steve Ferrara, MD, became the first radiologist congressional candidate to win a contested primary race, according to the American College of Radiology Association’s political action committee (RADPAC).

Researchers receive $3.8M to study brain imaging of young adults with suicidal thoughts

Researchers have received a $3.8 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to use brain imaging and machine learning techniques to examine how suicidal thinking affects the brain.

Semi-retired radiologist gaining recognition for his unique art

Paul M. Silverman, MD, is a semi-retired diagnostic radiologist gaining attention for an unexpected reason: his art.

Economics

CMS announces 15 drugs targeted for third round of Medicare price negotiations

Radiology practice prepares to ditch hospital partner 3 years before new contract ends

American College of Radiology submits 23 imaging-related CPT codes for consideration

Fans and foes of medical debt relief | Heat on the Hill for payer CEOs | One and done with algorithmic care | and more briefings

‘No Kings’ in healthcare: leaders serve patients by following the clinical problem