Reuters reported that 500 institutions are linked to the proposals. In total, $50 million is up for grabs as part of HHS’ Autism Data Science Initiative.

The technique has proven effective in adults, but until recently there has been a lack of data on its use among children.

CMS has proposed a policy shift that would allow cardiac ablation procedures to be performed in ambulatory surgical centers. Arash Aryana, MD, PhD, a veteran cardiac electrophysiologist, explained why he is "extremely encouraged" by this proposal, highlighting several potential benefits. 

Rising imaging volumes have led to an uptick in the unearthing of unexpected breast lesions, with a corresponding jump in follow-up examinations.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is set to release a report this month outlining possible causes of autism spectrum disorder. The Wall Street Journal reports that it names “low folate levels and acetaminophen during pregnancy” as contributing factors.

“The explanation here is simple. Ultrasound gives you more information, and more concrete information, about what’s going on,” authors of a new JAMA study say.

AI could appreciably improve the delivery of healthcare services to patients—if only people trusted it. For many, the difference-maker would be nicely crafted federal regulations. 

More than 100,000 surgical devices are included in these recalls, and there may be "limited product availability" in the months ahead. The FDA first warned the public about this issue in August.