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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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Spider silk shows promise as component of robotic muscles

A recently discovered property of spider silk known as supercontraction could one day comprise a key building block of artificial muscles and robotic actuators, according to research published March 1 in Science Advances.

Cigna CEO regretted deal with Anthem before it fell apart

In the midst of breakup woes that include a court fight, the failed merger between Cigna and Anthem apparently weighed heavily on the mind of Cigna’s CEO, David Cordani, before it even fell apart. According to Bloomberg, Cordani privately expressed regret he had agreed to the deal that would have left him in a reduced role.

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AI in medicine market projected to exceed $18B by 2025

A report released by Portland-based firm Big Market Research on March 6 projects the artificial intelligence in medicine market will grow to $18.12 billion by 2025, advancing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49.6 percent.

AI rivals radiologists in detecting breast cancer

AI systems can detect breast cancer just as well as radiologists, according to a study published March 5 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

A survey conducted by the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago found more than 75% of parents are generally receptive to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the management of children with respiratory illnesses in the emergency department (ED). However, some demographic subgroups, including non-Hispanic black and younger age parents, had greater reservations about the use of these technologies. 
Amazon partners with Harvard to leverage AI, machine learning for better workflow

Amazon has extended a grant valued at $2 million to Harvard Medical School so the medical giant can experiment with machine learning and AI to streamline their clinical workflow, Bloomberg reported March 4.

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FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb resigns

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb is resigning. Gottlieb has manned the agency since May 2017 and will leave his position in about a month.

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