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FDA greenlights first non-opioid treatment for severe pain in 20 years
Overview of the regulatory landscape of AI in radiology
Despite AI, burnout continues to dog radiologists
Family suspects coverup after woman found dead on hospital roof
FDA warns of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in patient monitors
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Cigna announces changes to improve prior authorization, customer satisfaction

The insurance giant said it will link executive compensation to provider and patient satisfaction, in addition to releasing an annual transparency report on claims reimbursement and denials.

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CDC reportedly instructed to ban words, including ‘gender’ and ‘transgender’

According to multiple reports citing officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the terms “non-binary,” “nonbinary,” “assigned male at birth,” “assigned female at birth,” “biologically male,” and “biologically female” are also no longer acceptable.  

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To prepare tomorrow’s doctors for evidence-based medicine, instruct today’s med students in dHealth and AI

Medical students are broadly familiar with digital health technologies. Relatedly, they believe AI will play a crucial role in the future of healthcare. These are good signs for the advancement of evidence-based medicine. 

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24 weighted metrics in 4 telling categories reveal best, worst states for healthcare

The Northeast is home to seven of the best states for healthcare. The South is that picture’s reverse image, hosting seven of the worst.

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US infant mortality takes a turn for the worse

In calendar year 2022, annual infant mortality alarmingly rose in four states while receding to a reassuring degree in just one.

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Hospitals have been profitable for most of 2023

Syntellis Performance Solutions released a new report that shows hospitals in the U.S. have been profitable for the last seven months.

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What they’re saying about the White House’s executive order on AI

In the Biden administration’s latest push to encourage beneficial AI innovation while discouraging hazardous AI risk-taking, the president on Monday announced an executive order fleshing out that coupled call.

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Radiology Business
ACR shares guidance to help members deal with confusing White House executive orders

A string of executive orders from the White House created serious concerns among radiologists and other healthcare providers throughout the United States. The American College of Radiology issued a statement to help guide its members through the chaos. 

Cardiovascular Business
Philips to sell its emergency care business to private equity firm

Bridgefield Capital, founded in 2015, has previously invested in such popular brands as Cirque Du Soleil, Del Monte and Quiksilver. This transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025. 

AI in Healthcare
Nat’l Academy of Medicine sets ‘priorities for action’ as healthcare mulls next moves with AI

Given the precarious excitement of the moment—or is it exciting precarity?—policymakers and healthcare leaders must set directives guiding not only what to do with AI but also when to do it.