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. 

More than 50 members of the practice’s team will participate in the Susan G. Komen Triangle Race for the Cure, taking place May 4 at Research Triangle Park. 

“The RRA supports the goals for optimal access to radiology services for all patients and for alleviating increasing workloads," the college said. 

Nilesh Rajadhyax is the new C-suite member at MQ, noted radiologist Andrew Smith will lead at St. Jude, and Mitchell Schnall becomes Penn's first data and technology solutions VP.

Finance Committee Chairman and Sen. Ron Wyden called the Feb. 21 incident "the biggest cybersecurity disruption to healthcare in American history.” 

"The challenging reimbursement environment and escalating operating costs create a lack of profitability that make the care business unsustainable," the retailer said in an announcement.