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.

Unreliable? 76% of world’s blood pressure monitors have not been validated

Researchers examined data on more than 3,400 BP devices used all over the world. A significant majority of them were never clinically validated for accuracy. 

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Health-tech companies back new legislation introduced to modernize ‘outdated’ health privacy laws

Teladoc Health, IBM, Epic and others all support the bipartisan Health Data Use and Privacy Commission Act.

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Cardiologist leaves practice after sexual assault accusation

The 65-year-old cardiologist, based out of Calgary, has been charged with one count of sexual assault.

Telehealth visits have declined since the onset of COVID-19

As it stands, the proportion of outpatient visits conducted via telehealth is still about 60% of what it was during the first six months of the pandemic, according to new data.

 

HHS awards $55 million to expand virtual healthcare access

The awards will enhance telehealth, digital patient tools and health information technology to support underserved communities.

Senate confirms cardiologist Robert Califf as next FDA commissioner

Robert Califf, MD, previously led the FDA under President Barack Obama. 

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Heart Team consultations lead to better patient outcomes, fewer unexpected hospitalizations

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

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Hospital system pilots state’s first hybrid ER and urgent care centers, offering 24/7 imaging

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