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FDA wants new heart damage warnings added to COVID-19 vaccines
Ransom demanded, emergency care diverted as Kettering Health reels from cyberattack
Nursing homes fined $15M for staffing fraud after guilty verdict
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FDA issues Class I alert on emergency use esophagogastric tubes

A serious issue with esophagogastric balloon tamponade tubes manufactured by BD could cause the devices to break, potentially delaying care for bleeding patients. Clinicians are advised to review and follow updated use instructions.

Over a dozen lawsuits claim Ozempic and Wegovy caused patients to go blind

The lawsuits, filed in multiple states, contend there's a causal link between semaglutide and a rare condition called NAION that leads to diminished eyesight. Plaintiffs want the popular weight-loss drugs to add a warning label.

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CMS outlines policy shifts for ACO REACH model to align with MAHA

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is updating the ACO REACH program—which supports providers caring for rural and low-income populations—to promote patient health as a strategy to reduce costs.

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FDA wants new heart damage warnings added to COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are associated with a very low risk of myocarditis and/or pericarditis, primarily in young adults. The long-term impact of this risk has been the subject of many studies and debates over the years. One side says that the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks, and the other side says that even the smallest risk of heart damage is too high.

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Ransom demanded, emergency care diverted as Kettering Health reels from cyberattack

The Ohio-based nonprofit health system did not confirm patient data was exposed and taken by hackers. However, a media report confirmed it has received a ransom notice credited to the Interlock cybercrime cell. 

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Nursing homes fined $15M for staffing fraud after guilty verdict

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the judgment, which was issued against two facilities in Pennsylvania. The nursing homes fraudulently billed Medicare and Medicaid for working hours despite staff not being on the floor. 

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FDA outlines stricter ‘evidence-based approach’ to COVID vaccinations

The FDA is revising its approach to COVID-19 vaccine approvals, moving away from the previous trend of treating boosters like annual flu shots. Health researcher Vinay Prasad and Commissioner Martin Makary argue in the New England Journal of Medicine for more rigorous data requirements and additional clinical studies to justify future inoculations for those under 65. 

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Medtronic to spin off its diabetes business

One of the world's largest medtech companies could make a major move within the next 18 months. Que Dallara, the current president of Medtronic’s diabetes business, would be the new company's CEO.

Video interview with Gregg Fonarow, MD, explaining the success of the AHA Get With The Guidelines-Stroke program, during AHA 2024.
Stroke care continues to evolve thanks to AI, cardiologists and more

Gregg Fonarow, MD, discussed the American Heart Association's stroke guidelines, the growing influence of AI and much more.

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Society of Interventional Radiology seeks AMA resolution urging payments on high-cost disposables

"The number of non-facility services reimbursed at less than direct costs grew 50% since 2024. The number of services under the MPFS for which reimbursement does not even cover cost likely is much higher than 300 services," the proposed AMA resolution states.

Cardiovascular Business
FDA wants new heart damage warnings added to COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccines are associated with a very low risk of myocarditis and/or pericarditis, primarily in young adults. The long-term impact of this risk has been the subject of many studies and debates over the years. One side says that the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks, and the other side says that even the smallest risk of heart damage is too high.

Cardiovascular Business
Cardiology employment models undergoing a dramatic shift

Gerald G. Blackwell, MD, MBA, MedAxiom's president and CEO, examined how different cardiology employment models look today compared to even a decade ago.