Care Delivery

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.

Healthcare AI today: Mayo book, fraud busting, ‘shapeless monsters,’ more
Some AI researchers have taken to calling certain LLMs ‘Shoggoths.’ Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Russian researcher strategizes on collaboration with China over healthcare AI
Have you ever wondered what China and Russia would talk about if they were to discuss AI in healthcare? It turns out they do just that—and a newly published academic paper straight out of the Russian Federation offers a glimpse into the dialogue.
Vaccines—for the flu, COVID-19 and other infections—are a ‘foundational pillar’ of heart protection
Staying vaccinated as recommended by doctors can help patients limit their risk of adverse cardiovascular events, according to a new consensus statement published in European Heart Journal.
New guidelines help interventional cardiologists manage chronic venous disease
"These recommendations will help ensure that patient care remains both consistent and personalized," SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, explained.
Healthcare AI today: Microsoft’s supersmart medical AI, patients talking street to AI, LLMs don’t really care, more
Patients who put some personality into their symptom descriptions may flummox large language models—to unfortunate effect.

PARTNER 3, Evolut and more: TAVR takes the spotlight in 4 late-breaking clinical trials at TCT 2023

All eyes were on TAVR during the first round of late-breaking clinical trials at TCT 2023 in San Francisco. Researchers shared key updates related to devices from Edwards Lifesciences, Medtronic, Boston Scientific and JenaValve Technology.

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3 healthcare jobs at very low risk of replacement by AI

This past summer McKinsey Global Institute projected almost one-third of workplace activities in the U.S. will be automated by 2030, driving something like 12 million “occupational transitions.”

Is Medicare Advantage kryptonite to rural hospitals?

PLUS: 8 noteworthy developments in rural American healthcare

Radial access shows potential to ‘revolutionize’ care for peripheral artery disease

Radial access provides interventional cardiologists with a safe, effective alternative to femoral access during peripheral artery interventions.

Amazon Pharmacy is now delivering medications by done

Amazon Pharmacy now delivering medications by drone, promising orders in 1 hour or less

The new service is now live in College Station, Texas. The drones use a series of sensors and cameras to remain stable and navigate around obstacles as needed.

Cardiologist-founded virtual cardiology clinic raises $8M to expand heart failure offerings

The company hopes this new round of funding from private-equity investors will help its home-based care model flourish and reach more patients than ever before.

4 ways to usher in ‘smooth scaling’ of generative AI

What does it take to scale the technology from a toe in the water to a full-on swim?

SAVR associated with ‘excellent’ long-term survival rates, new research confirms

Even as TAVR continues to build momentum as the go-to treatment option for many patients, researchers are keeping a close eye on the long-term safety and effectiveness of SAVR.

Care Delivery

Healthcare AI today: Mayo book, fraud busting, ‘shapeless monsters,’ more

Russian researcher strategizes on collaboration with China over healthcare AI

Vaccines—for the flu, COVID-19 and other infections—are a ‘foundational pillar’ of heart protection

New guidelines help interventional cardiologists manage chronic venous disease

Healthcare AI today: Microsoft’s supersmart medical AI, patients talking street to AI, LLMs don’t really care, more