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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DOJ to investigate Google’s $2.1B acquisition of Fitbit

The Department of Justice will probe Google’s $2.1 billion acquisition of wearables company Fitbit, The New York Post reported, citing a source close to the situation.

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Groups receive nearly $2M in funding for cancer research

Oncopole, a Montreal-based research center, announced that five teams won the Onco-Tech Competition and will receive a total of $1.97 ($2.6 million CAD) in funding.

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AI won’t replace radiologists, but it should make them better physicians

AI is almost certain to have a monumental impact on radiology, but what, exactly, will that mean for radiologists?

Civica Rx to ship out first 8 drugs

Civica Rx, the not-for-profit drug company startup created by a group of hospitals and health systems to reduce drug shortages, is prepared to ship its first eight injectable medicines.

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Humana’s new care coordination targets kidney disease

Humana is launching two new partnerships in four states to better care for its Medicare Advantage and commercially insured members who have kidney care.

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AI IDs cancer cells in pathology images, could improve patient treatment plans

Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that can identify cancer cells in digital pathology images, sharing their findings in EBioMedicine.

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Amazon’s PillPack integrates with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Amazon’s online pharmacy business, PillPack, has integrated with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to help members of the health plan manage their medications.

What new AI research could mean for ADHD detection

Deep learning models can improve the detection of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new findings published in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.

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No devices need to be returned at this time. However, the FDA warned, using these heart pumps without reviewing the updated instructions could result in "serious injury or death.” 

The FDA recently cleared the company's cable-free, credit card-sized heart monitor that produces 12-lead ECGs.

If 25% tariffs go into effect, it could have a big impact on the cost of medical imaging and radiotherapy systems, with many manufacturing facilities in Mexico.