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Finance Committee Chairman and Sen. Ron Wyden called the Feb. 21 incident "the biggest cybersecurity disruption to healthcare in American history.” 

Women with dense breasts and benign breast disease have increased risks of developing #breastcancer

This latest research further confirms that breast MRI not only detects tumors that mammography cannot, but it also spots invasive cases that pose greater risks to patients. 

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"The challenging reimbursement environment and escalating operating costs create a lack of profitability that make the care business unsustainable," the retailer said Tuesday. 

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Numerous hospitals are grappling with unfilled positions and exam backlogs, Michigan Hospital Association CEO Brian Peters told the Detroit News. 

A general lack of awareness pertaining to ACR appropriateness criteria could be a driving factor behind the misguided requisitions, authors of a new analysis suggest. 

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The guidelines now urge all women to begin undergoing mammography every other year starting at age 40, with radiologists hoping for an annual recommendation. 

The case dates to June 2019 when whistleblower and Arizona IT executive Eric Stenson first filed suit against Tucson-based Radiology Limited. 

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In other news, West Physics Consulting is acquiring part of Tricord Inc., while radiology appointment scheduling firm CCD Health was recently sold. 

Twenty-three percent of cardiologists have a net worth of more than $5 million, No. 5 among all specialties, according to a new report. A majority of cardiologists also said they have had no significant financial losses in the last year. What are cardiologists paid? How much do cardiologists make?

Male specialists earned an average of 27% more than their female colleagues, according to Medscape's new physician compensation survey.

Cardiologists employed by a hospital appear to be more likely to pursue cardiac catheterization or angioplasty than independent cardiologists. female physician male

Radiology societies said they were "deeply concerned" a proposed legislation would eliminate physician-led teams. 

This year's meeting will focus on how radiology professionals can be intentional and proactive in leading teams through an uncertain healthcare environment. 

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Mary Meszaros believes the benefits administrator erroneously calculated what she is owed and is asking a Connecticut judge to intervene. 

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This latest research further confirms that breast MRI not only detects tumors that mammography cannot, but it also spots invasive cases that pose greater risks to patients. 

A general lack of awareness pertaining to ACR appropriateness criteria could be a driving factor behind the misguided requisitions, authors of a new analysis suggest. 

The Amsterdam-based industry giant has extended its inspection window to ensure that no additional imaging equipment recalls are missed.