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Where physicians have become more litigious than hospitals over unpaid patient bills
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An ‘AI-native’—and lavishly funded—medical center grows in Texas

The largest single component of the overall project is likely to be the high-tech, high-touch hospital that’s now slated for opening in 2030.

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Middle-aged Americans who exercise now will enjoy longer, healthier lives later

The more you maintain good physical fitness from your mid-40s to your mid-60s, the likelier you are to add years to your life and life to your later years. 

Oz gives states 30 days to plan for Medicaid provider revalidation as part of CMS fraud audit

Speaking at a Politico health care policy forum, CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, said he supports Medicaid, adding that “when you love something, you protect it.”

Wearables could predict onset of acute exacerbation in COPD patients

The combination of wearable monitoring with predictive analytics could hasten identifying acute exacerbation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth.

Telehealth could support caregiver experience—but quality evidence is lacking

Previous studies on the impact telehealth tools had on caregiver support showed potential benefits, but evidence of quality is lacking, according to a new systematic review.

ICU telehealth reduces interhospital transfers

Intensive care unit (ICU) telehealth was associated with fewer transfers of patients with moderate, moderate-to-high and high illness severity. Findings were published June 15 in Chest.

51% of infection preventionists cite lack of technology as biggest barrier

Over half of infection preventionists (IPs) reported a lack of technology as the main barrier in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAI), according to a survey commissioned by 3M.

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Trump administration announces tariffs on $50B of Chinese goods—including medical devices

After months of statements, speculation, trade talks, tweets and threats, the U.S. government has officially put tariffs in place on $50 billion worth of products imported from China, including medical imaging equipment. X-ray, CT and MRI equipment are all on the list of products included in this announcement.

As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption expands in radiology, there is growing concern that AI algorithms needs to undergo quality assurance (QA) reviews. How to validate radiology AI? How can you validate medical imaging AI?
4 of 5 execs say healthcare ill-prepared for societal, liability issues related to AI

It’s long past asking “if” artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies will revolutionize healthcare. According to a recent survey, 80 percent of executives expect AI will be integrated into the patient experience within two years. At the same time, 81 percent of respondents agree their organizations are not ready for the societal and liability issues that will result from this change.

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New case law could put radiologists on hook for imaging-order appropriateness

“Radiologists should exercise caution when implementing...protocoling workflows that bypass independent radiologist review," one expert writes in the American Journal of Roentgenology.