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.

Rural America lost 3,300 medical practices in five years, report shows
A data analysis from the Physicians Advocacy Institute and Avalere Health found corporate buyouts are leaving patients in low-population areas with fewer options, as doctors are opting to go elsewhere.
Case of cardiac arrest during MRI highlights importance of patient monitoring
It is estimated that the patient was in cardiac arrest for 10 minutes before his deteriorating condition was noticed by the technologist.
Starfish-shaped heart monitors use AI to deliver accurate results
Researchers have taken inspiration from starfish to design an AI-powered wearable device that delivers accurate real-time heart monitoring.
Patients requiring a permanent pacemaker after TAVR face higher long-term risk of death
As TAVR continues to grow in popularity, researchers noted, it becomes more and more important to know how different complications impact long-term outcomes.
Healthcare AI newswatch: Fail-fast AI skunk works, writerly doctors avoiding AI scribes, more
Is trial and error any way for a sprawling health system to roll out AI? Duke Health’s chief medical information officer believes so.

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CT should not be used to screen for colorectal cancer, American College of Physicians charges

Its decision drew concern from the radiology community, which has fought to increase awareness around this alternative to colonoscopy.

Pandemic or business as usual, perfectionistic physicians are more prone to depression, suicidality

Physicians whose personality traits include maladaptive perfectionism are at increased risk of depression and suicidal ideation compared with peers who don’t bear this type of neurosis.

Big Tech player dives deep into medical imaging with ‘purpose-built’ service

The world’s most popular supplier of cloud services has become a dedicated radiology vendor.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

Clinical, IT leaders plan to boost spending on AI, other technologies

Look for AI, 5G and big data analytics to lead all other emerging technologies in reshaping U.S. healthcare over the next several years.

Travel nurses are happier: Here's why

For starters, travel positions in healthcare are known to come with higher compensation.

PaceMate gains a key investor in its heart monitoring technology

Lead Edge Capital is a well-known tech investor that has previously worked with such groups as Spotify, Duo Security and Toast.

Heart specialists receive nearly $30M to study PCI and CABG among underrepresented patient groups

Teams from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Weill Cornell Medicine will collaborate on the research.

Patient Care

Rural America lost 3,300 medical practices in five years, report shows

Case of cardiac arrest during MRI highlights importance of patient monitoring

Starfish-shaped heart monitors use AI to deliver accurate results

Patients requiring a permanent pacemaker after TAVR face higher long-term risk of death

Healthcare AI newswatch: Fail-fast AI skunk works, writerly doctors avoiding AI scribes, more