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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.

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.

Healthcare retailers in the news: Best Buy Health, Walgreens, Dollar General

The past several days have seen a series of noteworthy healthcare developments involving brick-and-mortar consumer stores.

What is CKM syndrome? American Heart Association outlines how to identify and manage a dangerous new condition

The American Heart Association has developed an updated strategy for the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. A newly defined health condition, cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, sits at the center of that strategy.

What stakeholders are saying about the largest healthcare strike in history

Many healthcare watchers were taken by surprise when upwards of 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers went on strike last week.

Stroke after TAVR: New research helps cardiologists detect early warning signs

Post-TAVR stroke is rare, but it can be fatal. A new study in Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions examined the issue in great detail, focusing on more than 2,700 patients treated over a two-year stretch.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

‘We share a common vision’: Private equity-backed cardiology management group partners with MedAxiom, ACC

The group's roster of 17 like-minded cardiology practices now has access to MedAxiom's practice management tools and other key resources.

Federal AI security center established, called an ‘overwhelming win’ for businesses, hospitals

The AI Security Center, AISC for short, has as its inaugural leader U.S. Army General Paul Nakasone.

How poised is your state to handle a disaster with mass pediatric casualties?

Illinois, New Jersey and Tennessee are the only states in the country to mandate emergency preparedness for pediatric patients.

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