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Where children thrive, according to measures of general health and overall wellbeing
Going by four markers of health risk, four neighboring U.S. states are the best places to raise children with high chances of living long, healthy lives.
Nurses file class-action lawsuit against Ascension, Prime over hospital staffing
A lawsuit claims that nurse staffing levels at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Illinois were too low to meet minimum safety thresholds, resulting in medical errors. Plaintiffs in the case are seeking punitive damages.
Report: Budget-friendly plastic surgeon linked to eight patient deaths
The doctor whose ads promise to deliver the “Most Affordable Plastic Surgery Center in Chicago. Period.” was hit with a $56 million civil judgment in 2025 but is still practicing medicine in multiple states.
Patients may enjoy the convenience of automated texting while cursing its curtness
Many patients mistake auto-text messages from providers as opportunities to interact with the sender. When this happens, the patient often tries to communicate about more than just appointment scheduling.
Ascension, FTC reach deal as $3.9B acquisition of Amsurg is finalized
The buyout, announced last summer, drew the attention of federal regulators at the Federal Trade Commission, concerned that competition for ambulatory surgery services would be stifled by the merger. To appease the agency, Ascension has agreed to divest from some centers previously owned by Amsurg.

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Better living through artificial intelligence: 5 reasons to believe

It was only last fall that Open AI’s ChatGPT thrust generative AI into the public psyche. Since then, many future-looking surveys have shown unease and trepidation competing hard for mindshare against hope and excitement.

FDA approves Abbott’s Aveir dual chamber (DR) leadless pacemaker system, the world’s very first dual chamber leadless pacing solution for treating patients with abnormal heart rhythms.

FDA approves world’s first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system

The minimally invasive system is made up of two pacemakers that send signals back and forth to one another. One pacemaker is placed on the patient's right ventricle, and the other is placed on the patient's right atrium.

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New ‘zero-contrast’ TAVR technique shows promise in pilot study

Researchers think this new technique could be beneficial for patients presenting with both severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and chronic kidney disease.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

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Military orgs urged to use AI for help defusing suicidality

American war veterans take their own lives at a rate much higher than the civilian average. Might AI help formulate some sort of solution? The week of Independence Day seems a fitting time to consider the possibility.

Cardiology societies say affirmative action ruling will do long-term damage to patient care

The American College of Cardiology, Association of Black Cardiologists and several other U.S. societies released a new joint statement on the ruling.

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AI model outperforms researchers’ ‘wildest dreams’ with accurate heart attack assessments

The algorithm, developed using data from more than 7,00 chest pain patients, performed better than multiple techniques currently used to evaluate cardiac events.

Cardiologists, radiologists say EPA’s new sterilization proposal could put patients at risk

The primary concern is that sterilization facilities and healthcare providers would not have enough time to adapt to the proposal. Devices impacted would include pacemakers, angioplasty balloons and catheters, just to name a few.

Care Delivery

Where children thrive, according to measures of general health and overall wellbeing

Nurses file class-action lawsuit against Ascension, Prime over hospital staffing

Report: Budget-friendly plastic surgeon linked to eight patient deaths

Patients may enjoy the convenience of automated texting while cursing its curtness

Ascension, FTC reach deal as $3.9B acquisition of Amsurg is finalized