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.

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately
The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall. If patients update their phone or watch apps as needed, they can continue to use these devices like normal.
Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV
The American College of Cardiology has shared new recommendations highlighting the protective benefits of a variety of vaccines. The new guidance also examines how to speak with patients who are hesitant to be vaccinated.
Healthcare AI today: Oracle reborn with AI, care affordability point/counterpoint, healthcare jobs vs. AI, more
‘If it weren’t for the intransigence of the American Medical Association, we’d be well on our way to fleets of AI doctors diagnosing diseases and prescribing treatments.’
Practical pointers for using AI in remote patient monitoring
AI software embedded in video devices, wearables and sensors—not to mention actual patient monitors—can continuously track post-surgery patients in real time, sending predictive insights to care teams regardless of where they’re stationed.
Family sues radiologist, alleging 'negligence' contributed to loved one's untimely death
The patient’s family says the radiologist’s failure to notate an obvious abnormality prevented her from receiving timely treatment.

New Jersey cardiologist faces up to 20 years in prison for illegally distributing Oxycodone

The 59-year-old cardiologist prescribed and distributed more than 8,000 Oxycodone pills.

Explainable AI for breast cancer shows multidisciplinary logic ‘pixel by pixel’

The advance represents the first cancer-care pathway offering an automatically combined analysis of morphological, molecular and histological data.

Telehealth claims surged in 2020

Telehealth claim lines rose 2,817% from December 2019 to December 2020, according to a new report that revealed how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how healthcare is delivered and consumed.

Many elderly Americans don’t understand their Medicare plans

About one-quarter of elderly Americans don’t fully understand their Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plans, according to a new survey.

Radiology advocates urge HHS to reject ‘extraordinarily concerning’ proposal weakening AI oversight

The ACR, Radiology Society of North America and Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine all said the "midnight" plan would jeopardize patient care and go against the FDA's previous intentions.

What cardiologists need to know about maintaining certification

Becoming board certified is a massive moment in any physician’s career, one that represents years and years of hard work and dedication.

Meet the 10 best hospitals in the world

North America has bragging rights to the five best hospitals in the world, although institutions specifically in the United States make up only nine of the top 25.

Healthcare enrollment jumps in first two weeks of special period

More than 206,000 consumers enrolled in a healthcare plan during the Covid-19 special enrollment period (SEP), according to new data reported by Health Affairs.

Patient Care

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately

Why all heart patients should be vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19, RSV

Healthcare AI today: Oracle reborn with AI, care affordability point/counterpoint, healthcare jobs vs. AI, more

Practical pointers for using AI in remote patient monitoring

Family sues radiologist, alleging 'negligence' contributed to loved one's untimely death