A performance-related financial incentive scheme for general practitioners in the U.K. led to a nearly five-fold increase in the number of heart patients doctors said had been “cured” of atrial fibrillation, according to a recent analysis.

With the agreement, Inspira Health plans to standardize diagnostic technology across its dozen-plus facilities, including three hospitals. 

That’s according to an analysis of nearly 600 malpractice claims against radiologists closed between 2013 and 2018, released by the Doctor's Company on Tuesday Dec. 3. 

Accountable care organizations (ACOs) saved Medicare more than $3.53 billion from 2013 to 2017, according to a report from industry group the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS).

Drugs commonly used to treat diabetes are being tested for unsafe levels of carcinogens by the FDA.

Implementing AI solutions into clinical practice can be a long, challenging process, according to a presentation at RSNA 2019 in Chicago. When the time comes, some providers will have the patience to make it all the way to the finish line—while some won’t.  

Researchers with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences recently made that discovery by analyzing data from almost 47,000 individuals. 

The Radiological Society of North America continued to fill out its board of directors this week, naming a new president, president-elect and chairman.