Private equity-backed American Health Imaging allegedly doled out tickets to concerts, the SEC Football Championship, meals and fishing trips to help induce referrals. 

Experts hope their findings will encourage IR practices and hospital departments to pursue greater adoption of genicular artery embolization. 

The French company plans to open new offices in the U.S., expand its network, pursue FDA certification and intensify research and development. 

The figure includes about $208.5 million for initial board certification and another $775.3 million for maintaining the designation over a 35-year career. 

The startup, which offers cloud-based software that integrates disparate elements of a rad's workflow, also named a new CEO. 

41 members of the upper chamber recently penned a letter to colleagues, contending that inaction could impact seniors’ access to care. 

Embolization is a safe, cost-effective alternative to a hysterectomy, but patients are not using the IR service in some geographies. 

The deal is with the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, covering equipment purchases and consulting services.