Care Delivery

This channel includes news on cardiovascular care delivery, including how patients are diagnosed and treated, cardiac care guidelines, policies or legislation impacting patient care, device recalls that may impact patient care, and cardiology practice management.

President Trump artificial intelligence energy policy

Healthcare AI today: Trump’s calculated risks, healthcare’s sluggish revolution, simple AI math, more

In his drive to keep China from sprinting ahead of the U.S. in the AI arms race, President Trump may be willing to cut some risky corners.

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AI and QI—a partnership made for healthcare

Within healthcare, artificial intelligence and quality improvement have some things in common. 

HeartFlow Plaque Analysis Example

AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines

The use of advanced AI software to assess CCTA images continues to gain more momentum.

CorWave LVAD

World’s first patient receives new-look heart pump—cardiologist ‘impressed’ by device’s performance

The CorWave technology is unlike other left ventricular assist devices, working in harmony with the patient's heartbeat and making adjustments as needed. 

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Healthcare AI today: HL7 Int’l opens AI office, Justice Dept. uses AI, epidemiologist harbors AI skepticism, more

HL7 International is open for AI business. The interoperability organization announced the launch of its new AI office July 8.

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AI in the ICU: ‘Unique challenges requiring specialized oversight’

The AI revolution in healthcare is less about technological advancement than change management vis-à-vis human relations. This may be nowhere more true than in critical care. 

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Medical malpractice lawsuits are rare in sports cardiology—but they can cost providers millions

When doctors are accused of mishandling the heart health of a young athlete, it occasionally ends up being settled in a courtroom. 

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Healthcare AI today: Nurses called to AI action, Big Beautiful Law, of mice and AI, more

If nurses fail to lead the way toward safe and responsible use of healthcare AI, the profession may lose its voice on emerging technologies.