Friends, colleagues and professional societies have all shared loving tributes to the veteran electrophysiologist, who died at the age of 69. 

Radiology has been a common target in such efforts to reduce spending and prevent healthcare waste. But is such scrutiny warranted? 

The company recently made the “strategic decision” to exit equipment servicing and focus on its core business of parts, system sales and training. 

The American Medical Association called this a "critical first step" toward reforming the "broken" Medicare payment system. 

“This case highlights why academic radiology departments should proactively educate their faculty, trainees, and staff," two experts urged. 

The specialty is experiencing increasing rates of burnout, pushing radiologists to reduce their hours or resign altogether, Ian A. Weissman, DO, noted. 

“Patients can safely continue oral intake until the time of the procedure, improving their satisfaction and comfort without adverse events,” researchers wrote.

RBMA President Kit Crancer said a lack of federal policy has driven 20 states to adopt laws requiring that insurance cover the costs.