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.

Same-day discharge safe, feasible for patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolization procedures
New research published in Clinical Imaging shows that patients undergoing TACE can forego dayslong hospital stays without no negative consequences.
‘Innovative’ pay model eliminates cost uncertainty for breast and lung cancer screening patients
Experts have proposed “episode-based cost sharing” to address financial toxicity for healthcare consumers, according to new research published in JACR.
Same-day discharge after cardiac ablation: Cardiologists share recommendations
Same-day discharge won't always be a great fit after cardiac ablation, of course, but it has been associated with considerable patient satisfaction as well as improved efficiency and substantial cost savings. The Heart Rhythm Society and American College of Cardiology have shared a new scientific statement on the subject.
‘Considerable’ rates of lung cancer found among individuals with no known risk factors
Researchers in China analyzed data from the general population, finding similar detection rates for the disease among high-risk individuals and others.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy offers years of relief from radiation therapy-induced side effects
For some patients, these side effects can last for years, negatively impacting their day-to-day lives.

AMA updates policy to address lack of rural healthcare workforce

The American Medical Association has updated its policy to address the health needs of rural communities through workforce initiatives.

AI assists with kidney transplant follow-through

Researchers have used deep learning to predict success, failure or complications in transplanted kidneys by analyzing pathology slides at scale.

Cardiologs puts its AI model up against the Apple Watch—and wins

The company reported that its deep neural network led to improved sensitivity and fewer unclassified findings.

‘Huge for patients’: AI forecasts new atrial fibrillation, stroke risk

Cardiology experts utilized more than 1.5 million ECGs performed over 35 years to develop their tool.

American Heart Association responds to nomination of cardiologist Robert Califf for FDA commissioner

The AHA believes the next FDA commissioner should play a key role in influencing public health post-COVID-19.

AI model diagnoses COVID-19 in routine blood tests with impressive accuracy

“With new mutations of the virus with higher transmission rates, it is imperative to diagnose positive cases as quickly and accurately as possible,” researchers wrote.

Pandemic effects: Insurance premiums up 4%

Health insurance premiums have risen 4% for workers in 2021.

1 in 3 defer healthcare due to cost

Far too many patients are deferring healthcare services due to outstanding medical bills.

Patient Care

Same-day discharge safe, feasible for patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolization procedures

‘Innovative’ pay model eliminates cost uncertainty for breast and lung cancer screening patients

Same-day discharge after cardiac ablation: Cardiologists share recommendations

‘Considerable’ rates of lung cancer found among individuals with no known risk factors

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy offers years of relief from radiation therapy-induced side effects