Just one explosion has been reported due to this issue, but the risk is considered severe enough to require a recall. 

The company and one of its subsidiaries would allegedly confuse clinicians and have them bill government programs for cardiac monitoring services that were more expensive than what they needed. This settlement resolves those allegations. 

RBMA President-elect Pete Moffatt discusses how to contend with challenges such as staff shortages and reimbursement issues.

The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act requires radiologists to publicly list prices for certain "shoppable" services.

Unforeseen exams can pose a considerable impact on workload, which has historically been difficult to account for, experts noted. 

Greg Thomson, CPA, joins the independent practice coalition as chief operating officer, bringing more than 30 years of experience. 

“We write to emphasize the urgent need for Congress to take action," the Medical Group Management Association wrote to House and Senate leaders Dec. 19. 

“The cardiovascular community has lost an inspiring leader and a man whose warmth and generosity profoundly touched all those who knew him," the European Society of Cardiology said in a statement.