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.

How US healthcare can win over—or win back—the American people
The American public’s trust in healthcare institutions, long a matter of common courtesy, fell off a cliff after the COVID-19 crisis. Two academic physicians propose a treatment pathway for the injured patient—aka our healthcare system’s reputation for reliability.
In brief: Hospitals v. pharmacies in court, lights on at all-electric hospital, money-minded nonprofits, more
A new hospital is about to become the largest in the country intended to operate on electricity only.
Kerfuffle continues over pending halt of hep B vaccine for babies
Reaction to the recommendation has been strong and mostly—but not entirely—negative.
AI news & views in brief: AI as healthcare cure-all, AI-experienced med students, more
If we would just let it do its thing, AI could fix practically everything that’s wrong with U.S. healthcare.
HHS out with bold AI strategy to ‘unleash a new era of wellbeing for a healthier America’
The Department of Health and Human Services has unfurled a roadmap for aligning its approach to AI adoption in healthcare with the broad AI aspirations of President Trump.

War in Ukraine: Doctor from pediatric cardiology clinic shot dead

Ukraine Minister of Healthcare Viktor Liashko announced the news online.

Hypertension patients benefit from new intervention focused on education, motivation and text messages

Improving the way we communicate with ED patients about their blood pressure could make a significant long-term impact on their health.

‘I’m a monster’: New York cardiologist sentenced to 3 years in prison for assaulting infant son

The incident occurred in August 2020, when the child was four weeks old.

Patient demand for telemedicine remains strong

Clinicians and health systems have had more time to optimize their telemedicine practices, contributing to an increase in telemedicine’s overall favorability among patients, according to a report by Doximity.

A potential new treatment for COVID-19 patients with MIS-C

The medication, originally developed to treat celiac disease, could provide significant relief for young MIS-C patients.

Amyloidosis patients can safely undergo TAVR

Researchers focused on 30-day outcomes, sharing their findings in the American Journal of Cardiology.

Digital tools can accelerate the integration of physical, behavioral health services, AMA says

COVID-19 has worsened the nation's decades-long behavioral health crisis, but a new report from the American Medical Association and others highlights strategies to improve access.

USPSTF shares updated recommendations on statin use to prevent CVD

The public comment period for these recommendations ends on March 21.

Patient Care

How US healthcare can win over—or win back—the American people

In brief: Hospitals v. pharmacies in court, lights on at all-electric hospital, money-minded nonprofits, more

Kerfuffle continues over pending halt of hep B vaccine for babies

AI news & views in brief: AI as healthcare cure-all, AI-experienced med students, more

HHS out with bold AI strategy to ‘unleash a new era of wellbeing for a healthier America’