The Philips Azurion interventional imaging system was recently updated with new ultralow dose technology that is said to reduce X-ray exposure by up to 50% during coronary procedures.
Following the mass layoffs, labeled “the Valentine’s Day Massacre” by some, many have expressed concern with how the move could impact patient care, AI research and more.
“These findings raise the question of whether insurance reimbursement impacts referral patterns for other conditions and specialties, and the extent to which it may outweigh evidence-based care decisions."
These findings present additional evidence that invasive imaging tests are not necessarily more effective when it comes to evaluating patients for chest pain.
