Regardless of hospital size, per-patient-discharge costs are affected by two factors sometimes understood to exist in tension with one another. 

The doctor is accused of doling out dozens drugs such as opioids to herself, friends, family and other acquaintances between 2014 and 2024.

Badhwar is a longtime STS member and world leader in robotic technologies. In fact, he and his team recently launched a 40-part video series to help teach other clinicians about robotic-assisted cardiac surgery.

There is a risk of users making adjustments during treatment that are unnecessary. The FDA is still evaluating the issue at this time.

Medtronic has held a minority investment in CathWorks for several years, and the two organizations entered into a co-promotion agreement in 2022. Once finalized, the move will increase Medtronic's presence in the cath lab. 

The Los Angeles company has reached a deal to buy freestanding centers operated by Indianapolis-based Northwest Radiology, adding $18 million in new annual revenue. 

Members of the specialty earned a median salary of approximately $239,200 last year, based on survey data gathered by the media company last fall. 

Previous research has shown HDHPs can decrease utilization of imaging and other radiology services, but it’s unclear how they impact cancer outcomes.