A cardiology practice in Florida and several of its cardiologists have agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act and committed fraud. As a part of the agreement, there has been no determination of liability.

A jury sided with the estate of 76-year-old Ohioan Ronald Nielson, who was sent home without immobilization to protect his injury. 

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"Our study can serve as a useful model for similar institutions to investigate the unique social determinants of health," experts wrote in JACR

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The annual list, now in its 17th year, was designed to celebrate companies that make ethical business practices a high priority. 

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Meanwhile, MedPAC has recommended a pay hike for physicians, drawing praise from the American Medical Association. 

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"This was an unneeded burden, which was solely adding to the administrative hassles of medicine," said American Society of Nuclear Cardiology President Larry Phillips.

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound.