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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7 in 10 adults have never thought about a career in healthcare

The healthcare sector is the nation’s largest employer, but most Americans have never considered a career in health services administration, according to a recent survey of adults.

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Researchers using algorithms to predict epileptic seizures

Predicting epileptic seizures is closer to becoming a reality, thanks to the crowdsourcing of thousands of algorithms worldwide. According to a study by University of Melbourne researchers, clinically relevant seizure predictions are now possible after researchers collected more than 10,000 algorithms during a contest in 2016.

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Most patients unaware if their insurance covers telehealth

While more telehealth initiatives are popping up across the healthcare space, consumers aren’t as clear on whether their insurance plans actually cover virtual care services.

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3D-printed device could help with spinal cord injuries

People with long-term spinal cord injuries could have a chance of regaining some functions thanks to a 3D-printed guide created by a team at the University of Minnesota.

Employee who embezzled $1M from cardiology practice sentenced to 2.5 years in prison

Monica Rigsby, a former office manager at Georgia Pediatric Cardiology near Atlanta, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison after she was convicted of embezzling more than $1 million from the practice, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

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20% of healthcare organizations will use blockchain by 2020

Blockchain is no longer just a buzz word. The technology, which rose to fame by the decentralized digital currency Bitcoin, is entering the healthcare world. One study suggests one in five organizations will use it by 2020.

Why smartphones won't help with EHRs

In a recent conversation with AMA Wire, Blaine Takesue, MD, a research scientist and assistant professor of clinical medicine, argued why smartphones and newer devices won’t help with EHR training, saying smartphones and newer devices cause challenges because of smaller screens, newer systems and intuitiveness.

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CVS launches new telehealth service on smartphones

CVS Health is rolling out MinuteClinic Video Visits, a new telehealth service that provides patients with minor illnesses and injuries access to healthcare services at any time from their mobile device.