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Healthcare AI today: Another angle on AI regulation, move fast but don’t break things, WISeR in the real world, more
Getting healthcare AI to fulfill its destiny—can we call it that now?—will require ‘scenario-based’ consideration of every use case.
Lit review identifies a ‘glaring gap’ involving older Americans and healthcare AI
Conventional wisdom has it that older adults willingly lag behind younger subpopulations when it comes to reaping the benefits of emerging healthcare technologies, including AI.
Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV
The American College of Cardiology has shared new recommendations highlighting the protective benefits of a variety of vaccines. The new guidance also examines how to speak with patients who are hesitant to be vaccinated.
Healthcare AI today: Oracle reborn with AI, care affordability point/counterpoint, healthcare jobs vs. AI, more
‘If it weren’t for the intransigence of the American Medical Association, we’d be well on our way to fleets of AI doctors diagnosing diseases and prescribing treatments.’
Practical pointers for using AI in remote patient monitoring
AI software embedded in video devices, wearables and sensors—not to mention actual patient monitors—can continuously track post-surgery patients in real time, sending predictive insights to care teams regardless of where they’re stationed.

Healthcare retailers in the news: Best Buy Health, Walgreens, Dollar General

The past several days have seen a series of noteworthy healthcare developments involving brick-and-mortar consumer stores.

What is CKM syndrome? American Heart Association outlines how to identify and manage a dangerous new condition

The American Heart Association has developed an updated strategy for the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. A newly defined health condition, cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, sits at the center of that strategy.

What stakeholders are saying about the largest healthcare strike in history

Many healthcare watchers were taken by surprise when upwards of 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers went on strike last week.

Stroke after TAVR: New research helps cardiologists detect early warning signs

Post-TAVR stroke is rare, but it can be fatal. A new study in Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions examined the issue in great detail, focusing on more than 2,700 patients treated over a two-year stretch.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

‘We share a common vision’: Private equity-backed cardiology management group partners with MedAxiom, ACC

The group's roster of 17 like-minded cardiology practices now has access to MedAxiom's practice management tools and other key resources.

Federal AI security center established, called an ‘overwhelming win’ for businesses, hospitals

The AI Security Center, AISC for short, has as its inaugural leader U.S. Army General Paul Nakasone.

How poised is your state to handle a disaster with mass pediatric casualties?

Illinois, New Jersey and Tennessee are the only states in the country to mandate emergency preparedness for pediatric patients.

Care Delivery

Healthcare AI today: Another angle on AI regulation, move fast but don’t break things, WISeR in the real world, more

Lit review identifies a ‘glaring gap’ involving older Americans and healthcare AI

Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV

Healthcare AI today: Oracle reborn with AI, care affordability point/counterpoint, healthcare jobs vs. AI, more

Practical pointers for using AI in remote patient monitoring