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FDA sees promise in voice-based AI model for heart failure
Software errors lead to major insulin pump recall—manufacturer shares a fix
Activist investors sue UnitedHealth to force annual reporting on patient care access
Trump DOJ launches probe into three medical schools over possible race-based admissions
Helium prices spike as war rages on—should MRI providers be worried?
Whoop, a Boston-based wearable technologies company, has raised $575 million in new financing at a $10.1 billion valuation. Investors include Abbott, Mayo Clinic, LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Whoop raises $575M—Abbott, LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo among the investors

Whoop, a Boston-based wearable technologies company, raised the new funding on a $10.1 billion evaluation.

Interventional cardiologist Roxana Mehran, MD, officially started her one-year term as the president of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) on the closing day of ACC.26, the group’s annual conference in New Orleans.
Interventional cardiologist Roxana Mehran elected ACC president

A prominent figure in the fields of interventional cardiology and women’s health is now leading the American College of Cardiology.

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Physicians who feel they ‘fit in’ experience less burnout—and entertain fewer thoughts of quitting or cutting back

Three-fifths of 14,000 physicians surveyed, 60%, enjoy a strong sense of belonging within their organization. Better yet, four-fifths, 80%, feel their teammates have their back.

Patient undergoes a CT scan with IV contrast at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Photo by Dave Fornell
Building a successful CCTA program: Physicians and healthcare executives to share advice

CCTA continues to grow more and more important in the day-to-day treatment of heart patients. Hospitals and health systems that fail to embrace the modality risk falling behind.

Amazon is acquiring One Medical in a $3.9 billion deal
CEO of Amazon’s One Medical steps down

Trent Green served in the role since September 2023. He’s leaving to take the helm at a data analytics firm. 

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VA planning 83,000 layoffs as part of restructuring

The reports are based on a leaked internal memo in which the agency said it’s working closely with Elon Musk’s DOGE to cut jobs.

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Healthcare AI newswatch: Regulatory sparring partners, AI nutrition labels, agentic AI basics, more

Medical device companies navigating regulatory pathways should know: Large language models are not reliable guides. 

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Private equity firm to buy Walgreens for $10B, report says

The struggling retail pharmacy chain is reportedly being bought out by Sycamore Partners. The deal could be finalized before the end of the week. 

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HIMSS survey report: Beware insider threats to cybersecurity involving AI

Almost one in three healthcare organizations allow their people to use AI without formal restrictions. 

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Radiologists urge Medicare contractor to exempt professional component from new pay restriction

Noridian is reportedly requiring rads to provide medical records “they do not control,” and are unable to force referring physicians to furnish.