The world is in the throes of an AFib pandemic, one that could potentially get worse in the years ahead due to population growth, economic hardships and rigid resource limitations. According to the Heart Rhythm Society, one way to effectively combat this issue is the development of more AFib Centers of Excellence.

The ongoing trade war between the United States and China could jeopardize the availability of contrast agents used for medical imaging. 

Radiology practices are already operating on razor thin margins, with price increases prompting calls for congressional action to prevent further damage. 

That’s according to a new retrospective study led by the University of California, San Francisco, and Siemens Healthineers, published Tuesday in Radiology. 

"Using a similar approach of front-loaded, declining incentives, an AI-focused program could help accelerate adoption and implementation," write Richard Heller and Nina Kottler. 

Formed by HCAP Partners in March, IDS is now launching its "roll-up" strategy by buying First Choice Mobile Radiology Services.  

The Australia-based firm said the nine-digit figure represents a 35% year-over-year increase compared to Q1 of 2024 and 9% uptick from the previous quarter. 

According to multiple reports, the majority of justices appeared to be leaning toward siding with the government, which argues that members of HHS's Preventive Services Task Force have the legal authority under the Constitution to determine which treatments are covered as 'preventive' under the Affordable Care Act.