When a heart team's recommendations were followed, for example, the authors noted a “significant reduction” in cardiac mortality.

Leaders said the facilities will simplify the experience for patients while also reducing the overall cost of care, including out-of-pocket expenses.

Researchers developed the new algorithm by identifying eight key factors associated with mortality among TEER patients. 

The team's evaluation included data from four different randomized controlled trials. 

The technique may be useful in primary care patients with depression who have low levels of income, education, or reading proficiency, researchers reported.

The New Hampshire hospital allegedly received referrals worth "millions of dollars."

The document, available in full for free, is the result of a collaboration with the Consumer Technology Association.

Getinge announced its planned to acquire 100% of the equity interest in Talis Clinical, which provides high-acuity IT software applications for critical care, cardiac surgery/perfusion and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.