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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Communication breakdown? Getting care providers on the same page

Considering the advances in information technology, most people would think communications in the healthcare system is just as easy and hands-free.

Study: Rising healthcare costs lead to income inequality

A report from the Mercatus Center found that rising healthcare costs are a contributing factor to growth in income inequality.

Should women pay more for healthcare?

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have issued a “final rule” on the debate over the discrimination in healthcare and health insurance to charge women more for healthcare, further clarifying a policy already laid out in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), reports Healthline.

Editorial: Fixing the cracks in the the healthcare system

One out of every five dollars is spent on healthcare. According to Jonathan Bush, CEO of athenahealth, the system has been broken for some time. 

AMA awards $50,000 for healthcare technology innovation ideas

The creators of three healthcare innovation ideas were awarded a total of $50,000 by the American Medical Association June 13. 

Antitrust suit against CHS could have national impact

The federal antitrust lawsuit filed last week against Carolinas HealthCare System could have a national impact on lowering hospital costs for patients, not only in Charlotte but throughout the nation, reports the Charlotte Observer.

White House announces $200M in organ donation research investments

In an effort to reduce the waiting list for organ donation, the administration of President Barack Obama announced several new actions at a White House summit June 13

Early blood test for Alzheimer’s shows 100% accuracy in trials

Researchers at Rowan University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in New Jersey say they’ve developed a foolproof method for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.

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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.

Cardiovascular Business
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. 

Cardiovascular Business
Cardiology groups cheer new bill that would improve access to Medicare claims data

If passed, this bill would help clinician-led clinical registries explore Medicare data for research purposes. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology both shared public support for the bipartisan legislation. 

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