The decision is "a direct consequence of Wall Street private equity vultures looting our healthcare system,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. 

Patients who are younger, unwed, live in disadvantaged neighborhoods, or lack adequate insurance are more likely to miss their exams.  

Meanwhile, ARA Diagnostic Imaging's Stacy Sanso received the President’s Award while Central Oregon Radiology Associates' Jamie Dyer took home the Young Professional Award. 

Medicare Administrative Contractors have “consistently denied coverage" for CT cerebral perfusion analysis, used to assess for signs of stroke. 

Dharmesh Patel is on trial for three counts of attempted murder—one for each of the passengers in his vehicle when he plunged it down a 250-foot cliff.

The Swiss drugmaker said the deal will bolster its research infrastructure and clinical supply capabilities, with an eye toward improving oncologic care. 

The college voiced its concerns in comments recently submitted to the Senate Finance Committee, which held a hearing on doc pay reform. 

Payers were slated to stop using the old qualifying payment approach May 1, but now have an additional six months to comply.