The update is seen as an important step toward unifying the field around a common framework while identifying areas where more evidence is needed.

The monoclonal antibody drug was associated with a 20% lower rate of fatal and nonfatal myocardial infarction over four years. 

The Laza robotic TEE imaging system combines real-time 3D heart modeling, procedural guidance, robotic probe control and an intuitive interface. 

“It’s not just about scanning,” one specialist explained. “You need to have everything come together.”

San Jose, California-based Evident Vascular says the regulatory win applies to its Guidance System and Evident peripheral imaging catheters. 

The company is preparing to become a fully independent healthcare business through a planned 2027 separation from Siemens AG. 

Delivery systems included in this recall should not be used to treat patients going forward. The FDA shared an early alert about the issue back in October.

The 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes conversion factors lower than what CMS originally proposed. In addition, a controversial policy many cardiologists are required to participate in is still set to go live on Jan. 1. 

Researchers tracked data from nearly 6,000 patients being seen for suspected atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease or heart failure. These data suggest patients can feel at ease meeting their cardiologist for the first time by video or telephone.

The decision means a moratorium the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services placed on new enrollments for brokers and firms has been lifted. The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals said it will begin training professionals immediately to operate on the federal exchange, and open enrollment is already underway.

The AI is backed by an LLM and includes an interface allowing for both voice and text chat. It’s available now to anyone who uses the Mayo Clinic Platform, the nonprofit health system’s tech innovation hub.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class 2 recall for popular picture archiving and communication system software used by practices globally. 

New findings highlight radiology reporting workflows as a potential opportunity to improve patient flow in busy EDs. 

First proposed in July, CMS on Jan. 1 will begin reimbursing for certain noncontrast, hospital-based outpatient imaging using the lower physician fee schedule rate.