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.

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New AI startup launches with $50M investment—former FDA commissioner named CEO

The company is focused on AI-powered blood tests that can potentially identify the early signs of cancer. 

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American Heart Association supports new ‘surprise billing’ legislation, but physician groups have serious doubts

According to the AHA, the No Surprises Act will "make a truly meaningful difference" to millions of patients. Physicians, on the other hand, have shared significant concerns about the legislation. 

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AI model predicts patient survival after cardiac surgery

The advanced algorithm could make a significant impact on shared decision-making. 

58% of cardiologists have been named in a medical malpractice lawsuit

Cardiology ranked No. 10 among all specialties, with plastic surgery and surgery tied at No. 1. 

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Oscar Health partners with Emory on health insurance and care offering

Oscar Health has teamed up with Georgia-based hospital system Emory Healthcare to offer technology-connected health insurance and care at more than 250 provider locations in Georgia beginning 2022.

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Data-driven ICM device management: EP’s ‘game-changer’ is building momentum

Sponsored by BIOTRONIK

The world of EP keeps getting busier and busier, and ICMs make it easier for clinicians to keep up. 

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Residents at private equity-backed nursing homes face higher Medicare costs, more ED visits

Policymakers should consider making changes to oversight and reporting rules given the findings, experts warned.

AI predictions of protein interactions to drive drug discovery, targeting

Researchers have used AI and 3D modeling to identify more than 100 heretofore undiscovered protein complexes and classify more than 700 that were known but until now remained obscure.