Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.
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Uninsured patients aren’t overusing the ER

In a Health Affairs study from Harvard University, University of Chicago and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, researchers challenged the conventional thinking that uninsured patients are driving up healthcare costs for other populations by going to the emergency room whenever they need medical care.

Researchers use Fitbits to monitor patient steps as a predictor of readmission

Keeping patients in motion after surgery could be a means of predicting 30- and 60-day readmission, according to a study published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine.

Wildfire claims parts of Vista Del Mar Hospital in California

At least two buildings have been destroyed by fire on the campus of Vista Del Mar Hospital, a behavioral health hospital in Ventura, Calif. which had evacuated its patients less than a day earlier.

Recommendations to improving data sharing under HIPAA

In the report,"Using Electronic Health Data for Community Health"  from the de Beaumont Foundation and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, researchers provided healthcare professionals with recommendations into understanding the intricacies of data sharing under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to improve patient health.

Cedars-Sinai provides patients with Fitbits to accelerate recovery

Getting up and moving after surgery is key in achieving a healthy recovery, yet many patients lack the motivation. In response, physicians at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles have provided patients with Fitbit activity trackers to get patients moving.

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ACO savings aren’t driven by better care coordination of high-risk patients

The goal of accountable care organizations (ACOs), according to CMS, is to better coordinate care for chronically ill patients, avoiding unnecessary services and preventing errors. For ACOs in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), however, those weren’t the reasons they saved money, according to a study published in the Dec. 2017 issue of Health Affairs.

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Smartphone addiction creates chemical imbalance in brain

As younger patients grow up using smartphones and the internet, some may become addicted to the technology and develop imbalances in brain chemistry, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago.

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Older patients accepting of wearable medical devices

Older patients are mostly accepting of wearable activity trackers and understand the value the device could have in improving their health, according to a study published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth.

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Q&A: Why are cardiovascular devices involved in so many recalls? FDA policies may be to blame

Cardiovascular devices are more likely to be in a Class I recall than any other device type. The FDA's approval process appears to be at least partially responsible, though the agency is working to make some serious changes. We spoke to a researcher who has been tracking these data for years to learn more. 

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Cardiologist compensation still rising, especially in invasive and interventional cardiology

Updated compensation data includes good news for multiple subspecialties. The new report also examines private equity's impact on employment models and how much male cardiologists earn compared to females.

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FDA’s tirzepatide decision creates uncertainty for patients—and leads to a lawsuit

When drugs are on the FDA’s shortage list, outsourcing facilities can produce their own compounded versions. When the FDA removed tirzepatide from that list with no warning, it created a considerable amount of chaos both behind the scenes and in pharmacies all over the country. 

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