“We are hearing significant and growing concern from our member physicians that they cannot secure needed supplies to safely reopen," said James Madara, MD, chief executive of the American Medical Association. 

The “Coronavirus Provider Protection Act” would shield physicians, nurses and others who have made “good faith” attempts to care for their community in recent months. 

New York-based Ezra is already partnering with outpatient imaging providers, including RadNet, in three large U.S. markets to test its full-body MRI scan and MRI-based prostate cancer screening program.

As radiology practices across the country look to reopen and begin working through the massive backlog of delayed care, patient outreach is a critical piece of the puzzle, experts say. 

The Association of Black Cardiologists, American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have collaborated on a joint statement that touches on the death of George Floyd and its connection to the cardiovascular health of racial minorities in the United States.   

Jerome Labat has been hired as Cerner Corporation’s new chief technology officer.

President Trump has stated he wants to terminate the United States’ relationship with the World Health Organization.

The Baltimore-based institution—named the top school for radiology training in the U.S.—has held two such sessions on the web this year, reaching tens of thousands of viewers.