These charges account for a significant portion of IR expenditures, but many providers indicate they have never had formal training in charge awareness.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit digital civil rights advocacy group, said it filed a Freedom of Information Act request seeking more information about the “WISeR” pilot program, which effectively adds a prior-authorization process to traditional Medicare in six states. To date, it’s received no response. 

Anyone who underwent mammograms at the clinic since late 2023 is urged to take action, as the exam quality likely did not meet clinical standards. 

The advanced algorithm, which previously received the FDA's breakthrough device designation, detects signs of pulmonary hypertension in standard 12-lead electrocardiograms.

“The creation of an associate dean in AI speaks to the fact that AI has become central to research, education and clinical operations in the health care system."

In a complaint filed in federal court, the U.S. Department of Justice claims NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital uses its power of “scale, breadth and configuration” to control payer contracts, making it difficult for insurers to develop low-cost plans. The health system denies any wrongdoing.

The disturbing case highlights a series of process errors and cost-cutting measures that ultimately led to the “never event” accident. 

Decreased screening rates among different subgroups highlight the ongoing need for outreach strategies that target vulnerable populations, experts contend.