Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.

Computer-assisted cognitive behavior therapy reduces depressive symptoms better than usual treatment

The technique may be useful in primary care patients with depression who have low levels of income, education, or reading proficiency, researchers reported.

 

February 14, 2022
American Heart Association and Joint Commission launch new Comprehensive Heart Attack Center certification.

Most Americans live within an hour of a stroke center

While 96% of the population is located within 60 minutes of an ED with any acute stroke expertise, many smaller, critical access hospitals in rural regions still are without these lifesaving services.

February 10, 2022
Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.

Older adults receive less preventive care when doctors leave Medicare ACOs

This included fewer screening tests to measure high blood sugar or cholesterol levels, and eye exams to check for disease.

February 8, 2022
Amazon is acquiring One Medical in a $3.9 billion deal

Amazon Care announces plans to expand in-person services nationwide

The retail giant will be rolling out preventive care and sexual health services, along with prescription requests, and many other options throughout 2022.

February 8, 2022
Same-day discharge after TAVR is safe for low-risk patients, leads to considerable cost savings

Mayo Clinic’s hybrid Care Hotel earns good grades from patients

Nearly 90% of survey respondents said they had a positive experience at the Care Hotel, and even more indicated they would likely recommend the program to others.

February 7, 2022

‘Cause for concern’: Physicians in the same health system make vastly different choices for identical patients

The findings back long-held beliefs that wasteful spending on healthcare is tied, in part, to inappropriate decision making, researchers explained in JAMA Health Forum.

February 3, 2022
Medicare money payment physician. The CardioVascular Coalition and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions have both issued new statements highlighting their issues with the 2024 MPFS proposed rule. 

Primary care physicians and specialists both suffered modest salary declines during COVID-19

About 72% of doctors said their pay dropped due to COVID-19, with 8% forced to close shop entirely, according to new data from financial planning firm Physicians Thrive.

January 27, 2022
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High-quality working environments for nurses linked to better outcomes for surgical patients

Those treated in settings with better nurse-physician teamwork, among other factors, had a 16% lower chance of being admitted to the ICU.

January 25, 2022