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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.

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FDA announces new Class I recall of drainage systems after 26 injuries

According to the agency, using these devices “may cause serious injuries or death.”

Dexcom, a global healthcare technology company based out of San Diego, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for Stelo, a wearable glucose biosensor that can be obtained without a prescription.

FDA clears first over-the-counter wearable device for continuous glucose monitoring

The newly cleared device is worn on the back of the arm and sends data directly to the user's smartphone. 

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Southwestern state to forgive $2B in medical debt for 1M residents

A February analysis showed more than 11 million Americans owe healthcare providers between $1,001 and $10,000. Another 3 million owe more than $10K.

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The secret of Medicare Advantage’s success with outcomes: Consistent care coordination

Medicare Advantage covers a disproportionate share of disadvantaged senior citizens compared with traditional fee-for-service Medicare, yet the former bests the latter on some key outcomes metrics.

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Permanent pacemaker implantation after TAVR increases healthcare costs by $24,000 per patient

Researchers say their new analysis, based on five years of U.S. data, highlights just how important it is to keep post-TAVR PPMI rates to a minimum. 

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

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Family man from Netherlands named world’s longest-surviving heart transplant recipient

The 57-year-old father of two is still in good health decades after receiving a new heart. 

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What is your state doing to protect healthcare workers who are potentially in harm’s way every day?

In the absence of federal laws to address violence against healthcare workers, most state legislatures have taken up the cause on their own.

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