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Spectrum Dynamics claims win in GE lawsuit

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Gamma camera developer Spectrum Dynamics is claiming a procedural victory in its lawsuit against GE Healthcare regarding digital SPECT technology.

January 28, 2021

Could AI lower malpractice risk for physicians?

By Erik L. Ridley

Although some legal scholars believe that liability concerns could hinder adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) software in personalized medicine, a new study published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine found that physicians who follow the technology's advice may actually be shielded from malpractice liability.

January 11, 2021

Radiologist claims firing after work-at-home request

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A New York City radiologist claims he was fired after requesting to work at home due to a medical condition during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an article published December 7 in the New York Post.

December 6, 2020

Fla. radiology practice pays Medicare settlement

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A radiology practice in Florida has agreed to pay a $501,000 settlement to resolve allegations that it improperly billed Medicare and Tricare, the federal healthcare program for veterans.

September 27, 2020

Stanford Atlas critics hit with lawyer's letter

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A group of Stanford University scientists who authored an open letter criticizing Dr. Scott Atlas has been hit with a letter from his law firm charging them with defaming the radiologist, who in August was named to advise President Donald Trump on the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 17, 2020

Pa. mobile x-ray firm settles Medicare lawsuit

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A Pennsylvania firm that provides mobile x-ray services will pay the U.S. government $50,000 to resolve charges that it improperly billed Medicare for mobile studies.

August 13, 2020

NJ radiology firm sues Cigna for reimbursement denial

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A New Jersey radiology firm is suing healthcare insurer Cigna Health, claiming that Cigna wrongfully denied reimbursement for nearly $400,000 in services the center provided to patients with COVID-19 over the past five months.

August 13, 2020

Debate flares over use of GBCAs and lawsuit risk

By Kate Madden Yee

The ongoing debate over the safety of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) and how their use may put radiologists at risk of lawsuits flared this week as the Journal of the American College of Radiology published a flurry of communications regarding a November paper on gadolinium deposition disease.

July 9, 2020

Feds join lawsuit against So. Calif. center chain

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Justice has partially intervened in litigation against the operator of a chain of imaging centers in Southern California that charges the company with filing false Medicare claims.

May 25, 2020

Penn. rad convicted in opioid scheme may get early release

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A Pennsylvania radiologist who is serving prison time for writing illegal opioid prescriptions may get out of prison early due to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to published reports.

April 19, 2020

Princess Cruise Lines named in COVID-19 lawsuits

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Princess Cruise Lines has been named in a number of California lawsuits that claim the company negligently exposed passengers to COVID-19 on its Grand Princess ship, according to a Law360 report.

March 17, 2020

Week in Review: The end of x-ray shielding? | Norris gadolinium suit dismissed | MRI volume grows

By Brian Casey

January 17, 2020

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