American Medical Association President Bruce Scott, MD, explains the growing issues with insurance prior authorization impacting patient care and what the AMA is doing about it.

Use of the drug more than doubles a person's risk of dying from heart disease, according to a new analysis of 24 different studies. In a separate editorial, two physicians shared their concerns and highlighted the importance of discussing these risks with patients.

"Eliminating this flexibility would significantly reduce outpatient imaging capacity, forcing many patients to seek services in hospital-based settings," the RBMA contends. 

The American College of Emergency Physicians contends the law change would restore physicians’ freedom to choose where they practice and protect their clinical autonomy. 

A report from the Guardian details how the VA removed language protecting patients from discrimination based on political affiliation and lifestyle. The department denies that there has been any actual change in policy.

There is an increased risk that these devices will not provide audible alerts for low or high blood glucose levels. The FDA has ruled that this is a Class I recall, highlighting the safety risks associated with missed alerts.

This problem doesn't just affect imaging staff but all healthcare workers, one organization cautions.

Vendor Centerline Biomedical recently initiated the action, removing certain IOPS (Intra-Operative Positioning System) Guidewires, used in vascular procedures, from the market.