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If present trends continue, the healthcare AI revolution may leave 56 million Americans behind

Research into the design and development of AI models for rural healthcare aren’t hard to come by. However, that’s about as far as most of the investigations go. 

Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke

After a three week trial, a jury found that PeaceHealth and Ralph Weiche, MD, acted in accordance with medical protocols in diagnosing Patricia Parker with a psychiatric condition, given her unusual symptoms. 

Atrium Health and Best Buy Health Partner to Improve Experience When Receiving Care at Home
Best Buy Health sells at-home tech company back to founder

Current Health—purchased by Best Buy for $400 million in 2021—is set to become an independent company again, with co-founder Christopher McGhee taking over. The electronics retailer appears to be backing away from remote patient monitoring services, shifting its healthcare division's focus to consumer products that improve the lives of seniors.

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Women less likely to receive DCD heart transplants

Donation after circulatory death heart transplants are gaining popularity in the United States, but men are much more likely to be selected for one. 

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DOJ announces 324 arrests in $14.6B healthcare fraud crackdown

Of those arrested, 96 are doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers. All face charges related to telehealth prescriptions, illegal opioid distribution and fraudulent billing practices.

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Mayo Clinic develops AI capable of substantially improving dementia diagnoses

With the software's help, readers are up to three times more accurate and interpretations are nearly twice as fast.

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Private equity firm jumps into vascular health with new investment

Vascular Technology, first founded 40 years ago, is planning on using the new funds to grow and expand its portfolio.

Troy Teo explains iSeg AI tool for lung tumor segmentation.
New AI tool outperforms humans at lung tumor segmentation

The iSeg platform has the potential to significantly improve tumor segmentation processes prior to radiation therapy treatment. 

The Evoque transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) system for tricuspid regurgitation from Edwards Lifesciences
TTVR with Evoque system linked to positive real-world outcomes after 30 days

According to early real-world data, the FDA-approved Evoque TTVR device is associated with positive outcomes when used to treat severe tricuspid regurgitation. 

American Medical Association (AMA) President Bruce Scott, MD, an otolaryngologist in Louisville, Kentucky, explains the AMA has major concerns about the large Trump administration cuts to healthcare spending, proposed cuts to Medicaid, and the gutting of NIH funding and staff reductions and policy changes at federal agencies. But, he is hopeful there might also be opportunities to work with the administration and its reform agenda, starting with Medicare reimbursement reform.
AMA deeply concerned about Trump policies and cuts to healthcare spending

American Medical Association President Bruce Scott, MD, has expressed major concerns about significant healthcare spending cuts proposed by the Trump administration. These include reductions to Medicaid, deep cuts to NIH funding, staffing reductions, and policy changes at key federal agencies.

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Healthcare AI today: Bipartisan AI policy guidance, AI claims denials, LLM brain rot, more

Federal lawmakers have a fresh resource to keep them up on healthcare AI that falls outside of formal FDA oversight. It comes in the form of a new report from the nonprofit Bipartisan Policy Center.

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Hospital redesigns radiology 2nd opinion service, scoring 92% collection success rate

OSU Medical Center has addressed common challenges including insufficient documentation, miscommunication, and the risk of repeat imaging. 

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AI in Healthcare
If present trends continue, the healthcare AI revolution may leave 56 million Americans behind

Research into the design and development of AI models for rural healthcare aren’t hard to come by. However, that’s about as far as most of the investigations go. 

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Jury finds PeaceHealth, ER doctor not liable for misdiagnosing patient’s stroke

After a three week trial, a jury found that PeaceHealth and Ralph Weiche, MD, acted in accordance with medical protocols in diagnosing Patricia Parker with a psychiatric condition, given her unusual symptoms. 

Health Exec
Best Buy Health sells at-home tech company back to founder

Current Health—purchased by Best Buy for $400 million in 2021—is set to become an independent company again, with co-founder Christopher McGhee taking over. The electronics retailer appears to be backing away from remote patient monitoring services, shifting its healthcare division's focus to consumer products that improve the lives of seniors.

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