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.

Industry Watcher’s Digest
HHS isn’t waiting to see what its incoming secretary does before filling some key leadership positions.
Doctors removed a patient's ovaries without her knowledge or consent, lawsuit claims
Melissa Hubbard says her gynecologist and surgeon decided to remove her ovaries during a colectomy but failed to inform her of their intent. The case’s fate is now in the hands of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
FTC, DOJ and HHS release report warning of private equity consolidation in healthcare
The agencies said private equity firms are rolling up healthcare sectors through serialized purchases that fly under the radar of regulators, creating an unsustainable level of consolidation.
AI in the ICU (and elsewhere): Less stress, better conditions, alleviated shortages
When appropriately applied in critical care settings, AI can deliver considerable value to clinical staff, hospital management and local communities. In the process the technology may help resolve persistent staffing shortages.
Report highlights flaws in FDA rapid approval of Alzheimer drug
A new report from the Office of the Inspector General found the FDA failed to properly record meetings with drug manufacturers, ultimately approving drugs later shown to have safety and efficacy issues.

AI has strengths and weaknesses as a decision guide for total joint replacement

AI and machine learning are adept at selecting good candidates for total joint arthroplasty and predicting which patients will and won’t experience post-op complications.

September 17, 2021

2.8M Americans gained healthcare coverage during special enrollment

Nearly 3 million Americans gained healthcare coverage during the special enrollment period (SEP) created by President Joe Biden, the White House announced.

September 15, 2021

Patient outcomes take a hit when physicians do clinical work on a part-time basis

More and more physicians are performing clinical work on a part-time basis, and it might have a negative impact on patient care.

September 15, 2021

Medicaid expansion associated with better health outcomes

Expanding Medicaid is associated with better health outcomes at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), according to a recent study published in JAMA.

September 13, 2021

Virtual care a slim margin of total visits

Telehealth appointments only make up about 20% of all doctor visits.

September 8, 2021

Amazon Care coming to new markets

E-commerce giant Amazon is bringing its expanding healthcare services to 20 U.S. cities.

September 7, 2021

Survival rates similar when treating secondary MR with TEER or surgery

Surgical mitral valve repair, however, was also associated with multiple benefits.

September 7, 2021

Ventilator support predictable by integrated, AI-inclusive diagramming

Researchers in the U.S. and China have meshed AI with blood testing and CT lung imaging to accurately predict which newly diagnosed COVID-19 patients will need a mechanical ventilator.

September 6, 2021

Patient Care

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Doctors removed a patient's ovaries without her knowledge or consent, lawsuit claims

FTC, DOJ and HHS release report warning of private equity consolidation in healthcare

AI in the ICU (and elsewhere): Less stress, better conditions, alleviated shortages

Report highlights flaws in FDA rapid approval of Alzheimer drug