AI vendor files for $100M IPO | 100-year-old practice suffers cyberattack | Radiology's 'culture clash' | Docs exiting Medicare

Heartflow filed necessary documents for the public offering on Thursday following positive news related to its key software, including proposed coverage under the MPFS. 

Radiology Associates of Richmond, Virginia, first discovered the breach in May following an extensive forensic investigation. 

Alan Matsumoto, MD, explains the pros and cons of consolidation under hospital system and private equity ownership.

Radiology and other specialties have expressed concern in recent years that inadequate payment rates could push practices to close or stop accepting the federal payment plan for seniors. 

"Cutting payment for these lifesaving exams is not helpful. We look forward to working with regulators and those in Congress to arrive at more sensible imaging reimbursement policies," an ACR leader says. 

In 2025 so far, the Plantation, Florida, imaging provider has changed its CEO and CFO while also creating a new CMO role filled by an outside radiologist. 

One of the country's largest operators of breast imaging centers is teaming with one of its biggest hospital systems to bolster services in 3 markets. 

In this Radiology Business opinion piece, Linda Wilgus and Kit Crancer explore what the proposed 2026 MPFS means for the specialty and how practices can influence its final form.

Variable technologist training and skill levels, inconsistent onboarding and training, “constant” turnover, and a high number of unfilled positions all have contributed.