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Cardiologist was fired for speaking out about racist texts, private jet misuse, lawsuit claims

An interventional cardiologist believes he was targeted and terminated for being outspoken about a series of incidents at his hospital. 

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Hospital sues cardiology practice for alleged breach of contract, ending years-long partnership

The cardiovascular care of thousands of Missouri patients is suddenly up in the air. The heart of the issue is a practice's alleged interest in opening up a new private equity-backed clinic.  

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Lawsuit against Elevance Health alleging use of ‘ghost networks’ officially moving forward

On Tuesday, a judge formally rejected a motion by the company to have the case dismissed. Carelon Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of Elevance, is accused of publishing an inaccurate directory of providers for those seeking mental health services.

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FDA shares update on heart devices linked to multiple recalls and patient deaths

The devices, designed to provide temporary support to a patient's left ventricle, have been associated with a long list of issues in recent months. 

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

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Sparks fly as genomic medicine gets better acquainted with AI

AI is accelerating genomic medicine’s advance into the promised land of personalized, predictive and preventive care.

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) is asking its interventional cardiologist members to take action to prevent further cuts in Medicare payments in 2024 by contacting their Congressmen. There were substantial cuts in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) payments to physicians in 2023 further cuts each year can only be prevented if Congress changes the laws for how CMS pays physicians.
Governors urge Congress to act now on medication shortages, supply chain insecurities

Eleven GOP governors joined together to call for a more transparent drug manufacturing supply chain.

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Zevra inks deal worth up to $91M to strengthen rare disease portfolio

Zevra Therapeutics has agreed to acquire Acer Therapeutics, taking over the commercialization of two of the company's key offerings. 

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AHA shares support of new prior authorization reform in letter to Congress

The American Hospital Association believes the Gold Card Act could help healthcare providers throughout the country avoid "dangerous delays." 

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The approval, made as part of a special FDA pilot program, took just 50 days.