State caps on malpractice damages were associated with a roughly 21% decrease in low-value imaging use for headaches, according to new Neiman Policy Institute research.  

Fellow radiologist Daniel Cousin, MD shared the unidentified individual’s story in an editorial published by KevinMD.com. 

The update eliminates the requirement for a physician to be on-site and now allows techs to perform venipuncture and conduct contrast administration under remote supervision.

A referrer ordered an X-ray to confirm proper tube placement, which was interpreted by Neil H. Parnes, MD, with Upstate Carolina Radiology at the time. 

Greenville, North Carolina-based Eastern Radiologists is denying any wrongdoing, deciding to settle the matter to avoid protracted litigation. 

A grand jury indicted Emily Yu in April 2023, with the California dermatologist potentially facing four felony counts and over eight years in prison.  

Kars-R-Us.com and operators Michael Irwin and Lisa Frank have been ordered to pay a fine of nearly $4 million, among other conditions. 

Ashok Panigrahy, MD, now 54, was first caught with materials depicting the sexual exploitation of minors in November 2022 and pleaded guilty in March.