Radiology leaders push new approach to quality-pay program | Disparities in radiation exposure | Aidoc scores an industry 1st

Last month, the Republican and Democratic Doctors Caucuses sent an informal request to medical societies, seeking ways to reform Medicare’s push toward value-based care. 

General hospitals seem to be deviating more so from radiation regimens than their pediatric counterparts, based on an analysis of nearly 5.5 million medical claims. 

The solution combines 11 newly cleared indications and three previously cleared indications into a single workflow.

Experts involved in its development are confident the agent has the potential to overcome shortcomings associated with conventional oral agents currently on the market. 

Mount Sinai Hospital in New York is now using AI-powered virtual agents to call some patients before cath lab procedures. The move was designed to help nurses focus more on patient care and reduce their risk of burnout.