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Radiologists took to social media Wednesday to discuss what the FTC final rule will mean for physicians and other healthcare stakeholders. 

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The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association licensee is attempting to curtail the delivery of multiple diagnostic imaging exams on a single patient during a single healthcare encounter. 

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The Louisville, Kentucky-based payer first partnered with vendor Cohere Health in 2021 to launch a pilot program in 12 states. 

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Others including the AMGA and the American Hospital Association have voiced their opposition to the rule, which is expected to be challenged in court. 

overnight night shift attending radiologist burnout. A new policy statement from the American College of Cardiology highlights the importance of career flexibility—including the ability to change hours or work responsibilities when necessary—for cardiologists of all ages. 

Younger providers also are taking on these temp jobs to "test drive" different practice settings earlier in their careers, according to AMN Healthcare. 

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Memorial Healthcare System operates six hospitals in South Florida, with new centers located in Weston, Plantation and Hialeah. 
 

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Munich, Germany-based TVM Capital Life Science led the Series C financing round with additional contributions from Bayern Kapital and existing investors. 

Rebecca Farrington and Sandy Coffta explain different approaches to the main issues facing radiology during a presentation at RBMA 2024. #RBMA $RBMA24 #RBMA2024

Rebecca Farrington and Sandy Coffta from Healthcare Administrative Partners explain how to best tackle real-world issues radiology practices are facing.

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Both S&P and Moody’s highlighted the Los Angeles-based company's strong revenue growth, competitive position and solid liquidity. 

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Founded in 1992, Vacaville-based California X-ray Imaging Services Inc. is an authorized distributor for several leading manufacturers. 

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The American College of Radiology praised the hearing as a potential first step to address inadequate reimbursement levels under the federal payment program. 

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The proportion of women undergoing breast cancer imaging has dropped significantly from the peak seen between 2007 and 2010. 

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According to the Private Equity Stakeholder Project, 21% of all healthcare bankruptcies in 2023 involved organizations owned by financial firms.

The two companies have partnered on a new FDA-cleared CT injection system for the early detection of breast cancer.

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