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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Who were the winners and losers of this Oklahoma legislative session?
VETO OVERRIDES: Republicans in the Oklahoma Legislature demonstrated some independence to close out the 60th legislative session overriding several bill Gov. Kevin Stitt had veoted. Among those bills was expansion of mammography for women. VOTE THEM OUT: The Oklahoman's editorial board has taken the position that Oklahoma lawmakers who voted to weaken initiative process must be voted out. Sign up for our Public Square newsletter here. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Were Ryan Walters, Stitt among session's winners or losers? | Cartoon
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Legislature showed rare congeniality this year. That's worth celebrating.
Bipartisanship is rare in politics today, and when it happens, it should be celebrated. The Oklahoma Legislature came together in rare congeniality to override one of Gov. Kevin Stitt's vetoes. Republican and Democratic lawmakers cheered and gave one another high-fives when the override votes came in on passage of a bill to expand insurance coverage for breast cancer imaging and advanced diagnostic tests essential for early detection. Breast cancer has been the second-most common cause of death among women in Oklahoma. So one would assume the mammography bill is the kind of preventative measure everyone would support. More: Who were the winners and losers of this Oklahoma legislative session? | Cartoon Except Gov. Stitt. Stitt had said he was "sympathetic to the women across our state who have bravely fought breast cancer," but said he was vetoing the bill to keep insurance premiums low. "Without fail, when government gets involved in markets, prices rise for everyone," he said. It should be noted that the state of Oklahoma, Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready says, has studiously avoided interfering in the market for homeowners insurance, and rates have skyrocketed. More than two dozen female legislators, leaders and members of both parties, took the unusual step of writing a letter to the governor expressing their disappointment over Stitt's veto of the mammography bill. However, Stitt was on the positive side of another demonstration of bipartisanship worth noting. He signed into law a bill authored and championed by Rep. Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, the House Democratic leader and a candidate for governor in the 2026 election. Munson's bill required an increase to the amount of money the state can pay to people who were imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. It's not retroactive, but now people wrongfully convicted will be paid up to $50,000 a year for the time they were imprisoned. The old law capped compensation at $175,000 no matter how long the wrongful incarceration. The Legislature, unfortunately, did not act on a bill sponsored by Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, to place a two-year moratorium on the death penalty in Oklahoma until steps can be taken to reduce the number of wrongful capital punishment sentences. Rader noted that "virtually none" of the judicial reform recommendations made by the state's Death Penalty Review Commission in 2017 have been implemented. Doing everything you possibly can to make sure a death penalty verdict is valid before an innocent person is executed is something both Republicans and Democrats should support. It's encouraging to see some positive signs of bipartisanship this year. Let's hope that in the years ahead, legislators and the governor disregard what may be in their party platforms and ask themselves the simple question: "Is this the right thing to do for the people of Oklahoma?" This editorial was written by William C. Wertz, and represents the position of The Oklahoman editorial board, which includes deputy opinion editor Wertz, opinion editor Clytie Bunyan and executive editor Ray Rivera. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Thanks for the bipartisanship. How about some more? | Editorial
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Who were the winners and losers of this Oklahoma legislative session?
VETO OVERRIDES: Republicans in the Oklahoma Legislature demonstrated some independence to close out the 60th legislative session overriding several bill Gov. Kevin Stitt had veoted. Among those bills was expansion of mammography for women. VOTE THEM OUT: The Oklahoman's editorial board has taken the position that Oklahoma lawmakers who voted to weaken initiative process must be voted out. Sign up for our Public Square newsletter here. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Were Ryan Walters, Stitt among session's winners or losers? | Cartoon
CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Mobile mammography service to visit Cochrane and Mînî Thnî
Alberta Health Services' mobile mammography trailer will visit Mînî Thnî this month, followed by a visit to Cochrane this month. Mammograms are an X-ray of the breast used to detect early signs of cancer. In a Wednesday news release, AHS said mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early when treatment may work better. 'Getting screened for breast cancer saves lives,' AHS said. The trailer will be parked at the Stoney Health Centre at 1 Mînî Thnî Rd. from June 16 to 18, moving then to the Cochrane Community Health Centre at 60 Grande Blvd. from June 19 to 21 and June 23 to 25. It will serve women ages 45 to 74 – the group most at risk of developing breast cancer. Screening is free for eligible individuals, but appointments are required. To book an appointment or learn more about the program you can call 1-800-667-0604. For more information, you can visit
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New IMV Study Reveals Key Trends in U.S. Breast Imaging: Procedure Growth, Equipment Plans, and Patient Priorities
ARLINGTON, Va., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IMV Medical Information Division, a part of Science and Medicine Group, announces the release of its 2025 Mammography and Breast Imaging Market Outlook Report, providing in-depth insights into the current and future state of the U.S. breast imaging market. Based on an IMV-hosted online survey conducted from January to March 2025 with over 200 mammography professionals from U.S. hospitals and imaging centers, this in-depth report explores key trends and priorities in mammography and breast imaging, from procedure volume to equipment planning and technology adoption. "The results of IMV's survey indicate that 78% of respondents anticipate an increase in mammography procedures in 2025 compared to 2024," said Davin Korstjens, Director of Market Intelligence (Diagnostic Imaging) Insights. "This trend aligns with projections for new cases of invasive breast cancer and ductal carcinoma in situ, reinforcing the need for expanded imaging services and upgraded equipment." Key Insights from the 2025 Report: Mammography procedure volumes are expected to rise by high single-digit percentages year-over-year. Over 60% of procedures are diagnostic; more than one-third are for screening. Hologic remains the most considered OEM, followed by GE and Siemens. Patient satisfaction is ranked as the top departmental priority. A Strategic Tool for Decision-Makers With over 160 data-rich charts and exhibits across 155+ pages, this report enables decision-makers to: Benchmark procedure volumes, installed base metrics, and technology adoption by hospital size and facility type. Understand the equipment landscape and identify future purchasing behavior across OEMs. Track developments in biopsy techniques and additional breast imaging modalities. Develop data-driven strategies for marketing, investment, service offerings, and product development. Who Should Read This Report? This report is essential for professionals across the medical imaging ecosystem, including: Product & Marketing Managers at OEMs like Hologic, GE Healthcare, and Siemens Sales & Commercial Teams targeting growth markets Radiology Department Heads and Hospital Administrators Imaging Consultants and Strategic Advisors Private Equity and Investment Analysts evaluating diagnostic imaging opportunities Service Providers monitoring OEM vs. third-party service trends Purchase and Learn More The 2025 Mammography and Breast Imaging Market Outlook Report is now available for purchase. View Report and Purchase For custom research or consultation inquiries, contact: Daniel SulloIMV Sales For all other inquiries contact:Alisa AlvichMarketing About IMV IMV Medical Information Division, a part of Science and Medicine Group, is a leading provider of market research and business intelligence in medical imaging and advanced healthcare technologies. Since 1977, IMV has supported strategic planning and product development through reliable market data, benchmarking studies, and proprietary databases covering radiology, cardiology, and oncology imaging markets. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE IMV Medical Information Division Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
