Patient Care

This page includes news coverage of various aspects of patient healthcare, including new technology innovations, what is working, what is not, personalized medicine and remote and telemedicine delivery. Find specific news in the areas of Care Delivery, Digital Transformation, Precision Medicine, Remote Monitoring and Telehealth.

AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines
The use of advanced AI software to assess CCTA images continues to gain more momentum.
Samsung buys Xealth to integrate consumer wearables and clinical data
Xealth’s data sharing platform will be used to make use of health information gathered from everyday devices like the Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch, the companies said.
Sanitation issue forces FDA recall of ventilator suction systems
Ballard Closed Suction Systems will need to be returned to the manufacturer for a refund due to the high risk of a potentially fatal infection stemming from their use.
World’s first patient receives new-look heart pump—cardiologist ‘impressed’ by device’s performance
The CorWave technology is unlike other left ventricular assist devices, working in harmony with the patient's heartbeat and making adjustments as needed.
Healthcare AI today: HL7 Int’l opens AI office, Justice Dept. uses AI, epidemiologist harbors AI skepticism, more
HL7 International is open for AI business. The interoperability organization announced the launch of its new AI office July 8.

Telehealth remains underused, patients rarely billed for messages

A study looking at Medicare reimbursement from 2020 through 2020 shows e-visits may remain underutilized.

Should women pause breastfeeding after contrast injections? Survey reveals vastly different opinions

The recommendations differ between professional medical organizations and contrast manufacturers as well.

New cardiac imaging strategy could reduce ICA, PCI rates

Radiologists with Massachusetts General Hospital found that the selective use of cardiac CT and AI-based CAD evaluations could make a significant impact on patient care.

ACR presents radiologist with Global Humanitarian Award for African missions

Boyd Hatton, MD, earns the honor for his three years of work with Kilimanjaro Mission Hospital.

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Cardiologist salary update: Compensation jumps to $525K per year, No. 3 among all specialties

In addition, cardiologists average an additional $75,000 per year in incentive-based bonuses. That number is only higher for two other specialties.

Measles is on the march from airports to places near us

The U.S. eradicated measles in 2000. Today it’s making a comeback. What explains the unhappy revival?

Recent Rite Aid store closings exceed 200

Right Aid is turning out the lights in 53 more stores across nine states.

Woman sues medical center after falling from CT scanner during a stroke

Monica Lynch is suing MidState Medical Center in Connecticut Superior Court, claiming the fall resulted in a lack of stroke interventions and further injuries.

Patient Care

AI-enabled coronary plaque evaluations included in new RBM guidelines

Samsung buys Xealth to integrate consumer wearables and clinical data

Sanitation issue forces FDA recall of ventilator suction systems

World’s first patient receives new-look heart pump—cardiologist ‘impressed’ by device’s performance

Healthcare AI today: HL7 Int’l opens AI office, Justice Dept. uses AI, epidemiologist harbors AI skepticism, more