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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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AHA: Rising hospital expenses are 'unsustainable'

The COVID-19 pandemic has left hospitals facing higher costs across the board, according to a recent report from the American Hospital Association (AHA).

The new recall includes five lots of medications distributed from December 2019 to April 2022. Similar products were also recalled back in March for the same reason. The FDA recalled Accupril from Pfizer.
Pfizer recalls hypertension drug over cancer risk

Drug maker Pfizer has voluntarily recalled a hypertension drug due to the presence of a potentially cancer-causing nitrosamine.

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The 10 healthiest cities in the United States

San Francisco is the healthiest city in the nation, according to a recent ranking from WalletHub.

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VIDEO: RBMA radiology administrator compensation survey expands insights during the great resignation

RBMA’s 2022 Compensation Survey provided insights and benchmarks for executive and marketing leadership of member radiology groups. 

USPSTF updates its stance on aspirin use to prevent CVD, sees no benefit for patients 60 or older.
USPSTF updates its stance on aspirin use to prevent CVD, sees no benefit for patients 60 or older

These recommendations, the group emphasized, do not include patients with a history of CVD or those who are already taking aspirin for another reason.

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Long COVID-19 impacts 30% of infected patients

Fatigue and shortness of breath are among the most common symptoms reported by patients. 

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FDA approves another GLP-1 pill for weight loss

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