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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.

Medtronic heart rhythm technologies on full display at AF Symposium 2025
Researchers have been sharing updated data on Medtronic's ICM and PFA devices during AF Symposium 2025 in Boston.
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.

Bereavement better understood, treated with assist from AI

Various iterations of AI “hold tremendous promise” to help personalize counseling for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one.

Alcohol consumption linked to multiple cancers

Alcohol consumption was responsible for more than 4% of new cancer cases in 2020.

RSNA, other medical imaging groups launch brain tumor artificial intelligence challenge

Winners of the 10th annual Brain Tumor Segmentation challenge will be recognized at the AI Showcase Theater during RSNA 2021.

‘The time is now:’ Cardiologists push for change as the battle against burnout continues

COVID-19 may have caused additional problems for physicians, but burnout was a serious issue in cardiology long before the pandemic.

AI guides delicate CT decisionmaking in the ED

Emergency physicians have a tough time identifying patients who have Crohn’s disease and truly need a CT scan to pinpoint the cause of acute abdominal distress.

Walgreens expands partnership with VillageMD

Walgreens Boots Alliance is opening 29 primary care practices with VillageMD in Texas under the Village Medical brand.

Beloved cardiologist David Chomsky dies at 86

David's older brother, Noam Chomsky, reflected on their childhood together in a statement to the press.

AI bests expert surgeons at flagging likely complications in upcoming operations

The deep learning models had nothing more to go on than routine abdominal CT scans acquired preoperatively.

Patient Care

Medtronic heart rhythm technologies on full display at AF Symposium 2025

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