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 DeliveryDigital TransformationPrecision MedicineRemote Monitoring and Telehealth.

AI in nursing

Proposed HHS budget would close NINR, cut nursing programs

The American Nurses Association is warning that eliminating support for the training and research offered by the National Institute of Nursing Research could be devastating to the public, as many programs support specialties such as maternal and mental health. 

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Resilia tissue developed by Edwards Lifesciences linked to long-term benefits

Researchers tracked nearly 1,000 SAVR patients, presenting eight-year data at the Heart Valve Society’s annual meeting in Cairo, Egypt. 

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Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions

“Incorporating patient perspectives into AI implementation strategies ensures that these technologies improve and not hinder patient care."

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A 'very tough situation'—as Hawaii's radiologist shortage persists, imaging backlogs climb into the thousands

One organization in the state informed staff members that more than 8,000 images are currently pending review. 

Family of heart patient who died awarded $45M after suing health system for negligence

The 55-year-old patient woke up experiencing chest pain one morning and an ambulance was called. He was dead just a few hours later. His family's lawsuit argued that delays in care, communication errors and other issues were directly responsible for his death.

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Half of cancer patients ignorant about imaging, and it’s causing them depression, anxiety and stress

Such “scanxiety” can have a detrimental effect on exam quality, delay care and necessitate additional imaging, experts write in the Journal of Radiology Nursing. 

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AI newswatch: Lifecyle AI oversight, data matters, AI vs. animals, more

AI may finally end the paper chase caused by prior authorization. Or it may worsen it. 

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Pre-procedure patient questionnaires reduce IR scheduling hiccups

Increased demand for interventional procedures has inevitably resulted in more patients with complex medical needs entering the IR suite.