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AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is suing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City over its AI claims audits, which have rejected some 350 incidents of patient care. The hospital claims the insurer is violating state and federal laws.

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The devices are manufactured by Integra LifeSciences. Due to a manufacturing error where inadequate welding has caused bits to get stuck in patients’ skulls, this recall has been designated as the most serious type.

By Missouri State Archives - MO Attorneys General - 42 Joshua D. Hawley (2017-2019)

Josh Hawley (R-MO) voted for the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” which narrowly passed the Senate. Now he’s introducing legislation to increase funding for rural hospitals and roll back cuts to safety-net healthcare programs.

American Society of Echocardiography President David Wiener, MD, FASE, outlined is initiatives for the next year, calling for wider collaboration, sustaining the workforce and better engagement with members.

American Society of Echocardiography President David H. Wiener, MD, said one of his biggest goals is to help the group thrive in the face of ongoing workforce challenges. He also hopes to get new members involved.

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According to a report from cybersecurity vendor Fortified Health Security, 92% of healthcare organizations reported a data breach last year, signaling that the space remains a prime target for data thieves. The analysis points to a need for improved staff training to bolster defenses.

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After the Supreme Court lifted a lower court injunction, approximately 10,000 employees at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were officially terminated.

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Heartflow, known for its AI-based CCTA evaluations, appears to be going public. The news follows years of momentum for the California-based company, including improved Medicare reimbursements for cardiac CT and a new Category I CPT code for its Plaque Analysis software.

Suman Tandon, MD, an American Society of Nuclear Cardiology board member, explains the group's call on Congress to update a number of healthcare policies. 

The 2026 MPFS proposed rule includes higher conversion factors across the board. However, some cardiology groups remain concerned about a series of reimbursement reductions for high-value cardiology services.