Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP), a contractor with the state health department, is accused of trapping two physicians into mental health treatment as a condition of maintaining their medical residency jobs. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit are seeking class action status. 

Federal regulators alleged that U.S. Anesthesia Partners—a portfolio company of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowes—engaged in a “roll-up scheme” in Texas that effectively eliminated the competition. The company denies the allegations, but has agreed to undisclosed terms that would see the lawsuit resolved. 

Particulate matter may be present in certain 1-liter containers of B. Braun Medical's Lactated Ringer's Injections. If this enters a patient's circulatory system, it could lead to a series of adverse events.

The nonfiction book market is flooded with titles mentioning AI or artificial intelligence. Here’s a new work that will shake your world whether you’re an AI lover, loather or someone in between. 

The FDA is still investigating this issue. For now, the agency recommends considering alternative treatment options when possible.

The use of AI to evaluate plaque buildup in CCTA images has been one of cardiology’s biggest ongoing trends. Implementing this software into existing workflows, however, can be a challenge. An upcoming webinar is focused on providing guidance to hospitals and cardiology practices hoping to learn more about this topic. 

Ultreon 3.0 was built to capture and evaluate OCT images, providing real-time guidance during complex PCI procedures.

American Society for Radiation Oncology members from across the country took part in ASTRO’s annual advocacy day on April 27.