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Top 6 worries about healthcare AI among clinicians and patients in 2026
AI is now as much a part of U.S. healthcare as any other technology category in wide use across the sector. However, like no other technology, its role is “being actively shaped, not passively adopted” by clinicians and patients alike.
Connection uncovered between liability protections and downsizing decisions—in nursing homes, at least
When nursing homes lose their fear of getting sued for substandard care quality, they tend to make do with fewer caregivers, a new study reveals.
FDA highlights recall of certain Impella introducer kits after 3 injuries
This latest recall was put in place due to an increased risk of blood clots developing during use. Only a small number of hospitals are affected.
Medical societies respond after Trump administration questioned necessity of certain procedures
A recent OIG report suggested vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists and interventional radiologists may be performing medically unnecessary procedures in office-based labs. Now, some of the leading medical societies from those fields have provided additional context.
When used in the ‘wild’ conditions of the real world, large language AI stumbles
Asking medical questions of AI with language spoken “in the wild”—meaning with LLM prompts from everyday consumers—brings back answers with decidedly mediocre accuracy, a new study shows.

FDA announces recall of Cardiohelp ECMO emergency drives due to serious risks

If the emergency drive is needed during treatment, it could fail to work, putting patients at risk of ischemia, hypoxia, stroke or death.

Dapagliflozin improves symptoms in some, but not all, heart failure patients

The popular SGLT2 inhibitor, sold under the brand name Farxiga, is approved by the FDA to treat heart failure, type 2 diabetes and CKD. Recent data on its ability to affect the symptoms of heart failure patients have been inconsistent.

Credit forecast: Hospitals will recover only slowly from lingering ‘labor-demic’

In its annual outlook report released this week, Fitch Ratings says the coming calendar year will probably strike much of the sector as “another make or break” period.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

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Ethical healthcare AI in 8 mnemonic elements

Artificial intelligence researchers are making a “great plea” to guide the ethical development and use of generative AI in medicine.

SavvyWire OpSens TAVR guidewire owned by Haemonetics

New 3-in-1 TAVR guidewire capable of hemodynamic measurements, LV pacing impresses cardiologists

The company behind the new technology was recently acquired for approximately $253 million.

Cardiologists, other physicians say the shift from private practice to corporate ownership is bad for patients

How do changes in ownership impact patient care? That was one of the many topics explored in a new survey of U.S. physicians.

Hospital understaffing complaints dog big Northeastern state

Healthcare regulators in the country’s fourth most populous state are getting barraged with complaints about hospital understaffing.

Care Delivery

Top 6 worries about healthcare AI among clinicians and patients in 2026

Connection uncovered between liability protections and downsizing decisions—in nursing homes, at least

FDA highlights recall of certain Impella introducer kits after 3 injuries

Medical societies respond after Trump administration questioned necessity of certain procedures

When used in the ‘wild’ conditions of the real world, large language AI stumbles