ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) survivors covered by Medicaid have lower rates of revascularization and higher rates of in-hospital mortality than their counterparts with private insurance, according to a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has published a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review that says clinicians should offer “risk-reducing medications” to women at an increased risk for breast cancer.

An American family that has become one of the wealthiest in the nation due to sales of the powerful opioid OxyContin misled doctors and patients about the dangers associated with the drug, The New York Times reported.

Virtual video visits can replace office visits for patients without compromising healthcare quality and communication, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston reported in a new study published online in the American Journal of Managed Care. If used appropriately, virtual video visits from radiologists and other clinicians could improve patient-centered care.

Women are underrepresented in radiology, something researchers within the specialty have spent more and more time exploring in recent years. At Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville, Tennessee, the radiology department decided to take action, launching the Women in Radiology program in 2014.

Healthcare plans and providers are increasingly addressing social determinants of health that can impact patient outcomes and overall costs. Now, California-based Kaiser Permanente is looking at tackling housing insecurity with a $100 million loan fund for affordable housing.

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) now has a worldwide membership of more than 100,000, including members from 163 countries.

In 2018, the hot M&A market showed no signs of slowing down, with 90 deals announced during the year, according to a recent report from Kaufman Hall.