Patient Care

This page includes news coverage of various aspects of patient healthcare, including new technology innovations, what is working, what is not, personalized medicine and remote and telemedicine delivery. Find specific news in the areas of Care DeliveryDigital TransformationPrecision MedicineRemote Monitoring and Telehealth.

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Almost 80% of knowledge workers bring their own GenAI to work

Around the world, 3 of 4 workers who routinely handle information are now using generative AI on the job. And almost half of them are new to the technology, having begun using it only over the past half-year.

May 14, 2024
Attendees at RSNA 2022 in the Sectra booth learning about how enterprise imaging can help with workflows and connect numerous departments together for imaging. Photo by Dave Fornell

Key trends in enterprise imaging

Radiology is going though a period of disruption with a growing radiologist shortage, decreasing reimbursements and increasing numbers of exams, making workflow efficiency a critical concern.

May 13, 2024

Ascension confirms ransomware caused service shutdowns, ambulance diversions

Emergency services are back up and running, but many patients will need to reschedule tests and treatments while systems at Ascension remain partially offline.

May 13, 2024
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New hypertrophic cardiomyopathy guidelines highlight importance of exercise, new drug class

HCM is widely underdiagnosed, but the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association hope their new guidelines can help cardiologists learn more about the potentially fatal condition and improve patient care. 

May 10, 2024

New low-field MRI small enough to plug into a standard wall outlet saves money without sacrificing safety

And with the help of deep learning techniques, it provides diagnostic quality imaging.

May 10, 2024
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Ohio doctor gets 7 years in prison for violating Controlled Substances Act

The Department of Justice said Thomas Romando, MD, illegally prescribed over 137,000 pills to nine patients over a five-year period.

May 10, 2024
A cardiology practice in Florida and several of its cardiologists have agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act and committed fraud. As a part of the agreement, there has been no determination of liability.

UPMC settles $38M whistleblower lawsuit for Medicare fraud

Surgeons at the health system were accused of performing unnecessary procedures and receiving bonuses as kickbacks. UPMC does not admit wrongdoing.

May 10, 2024
Telehealth

Cloud-based platforms could expand teleradiology access to tens of thousands of patients in need

Dedicated teleradiology services could expand quality healthcare in regions where access and staffing shortages hinder patient care the most. 

May 10, 2024