Healthcare
Justice Department Takes Action Against Radiologist Accused of Improper Medicare Payments Worth $6.5M
Recently, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania-based interventional radiologist and his affiliated practices for allegedly submitting false claims to Medicare. The physician, James McGuckin, MD, has been accused of billing Medicare for medically unnecessary procedures that put patients at risk. The DOJ’s action demonstrates its commitment to protecting the beneficiaries…
Read MoreVertical Integration: A New Approach to Tackling Contrast Shortages in CT Imaging
The worldwide shortage of imaging contrast agents last year left medical providers struggling to provide proper diagnostic care for their patients. In response, North American pharmaceutical provider Voyageur Pharmaceuticals has implemented a new approach to tackle the shortage head-on. By using barium and iodine sources in Canada and the United States, the company has created…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence Can Aid Early Detection of Malignant Liver Tumors
Early detection of malignant liver tumors is crucial for improving a patient’s prognosis. The most common malignant liver tumor is hepatocellular carcinoma, which is often diagnosed too late because of the difficulty in distinguishing between it and other liver conditions. It’s often said that “time is liver” – delay in identifying and treating hepatocellular carcinoma…
Read MoreData Analytics: The Future of Healthcare
The healthcare sector is becoming increasingly more data-driven, with data analytics playing a major role in improving healthcare service delivery and patient outcomes. Data analytics tools help physicians better understand the changing health needs of their patients, identify areas for improvement within their practice, and make informed decisions to improve patient care. Let’s take a…
Read MoreNew FDA Recommendation for Women with Dense Breast Tissue
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated their mammography standards in early March to require imaging providers to inform women that they have dense breasts and advise them to consult their physician about the potential risks breast density poses. The FDA observed a “steep decrease in the number of facilities that do not meet quality…
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