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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Deep-learning model accurately assesses mammographic breast density

A deep-learning (DL) algorithm was able to assess mammographic breast density at the level of an experienced mammographer, according to a study published in Radiology.

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88% of hospitals can electronically share patient records

Nearly 90 percent of hospitals are able to electronically share patient records with outside sources, according to the latest analysis by the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology.

CMS expands telehealth in new Medicare Advantage rule

A new proposed rule from CMS would expand Medicare Advantage and Part D telehealth benefits in 2020. The changes will likely make telehealth services more accessible to Medicare beneficiaries at home.

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FDA approves Medtronic app that helps manage chronic pain

Medtronic's personal therapy application that helps patients who suffer from chronic pain was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Like Apple and Amazon, Tesla opened a health clinic for employees

Electric car company Tesla has opened a healthcare clinic for its employees to receive care on site at headquarters, CEO Elon Musk revealed during the recent third quarter earnings call with analysts.

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Anthem taps former Google search head to lead AI group

Anthem has hired Udi Manber, former head of engineering for Google’s core search products, to lead its artificial intelligence (AI) program, according to a report by CNBC.

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Wearable technology, mobile exercise apps named top fitness trends for 2019

Thanks to the rising popularity of smart watches, heart monitors and wearables, the technology was recently ranked as the top fitness trend for 2019.

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The Workspace of the Future: Making Breast Imaging Work Flow

Sponsored by Sectra

PACS is powering better workflow in breast imaging, transforming the way breast imaging radiologists read studies and interact with one another by improving physician efficiency, accuracy and saving time. Metrics matter in healthcare today and now excellent efficiency, productivity, quality of care and provider and patient satisfaction are measures of success that belong together in the pursuit of better breast imaging.

Around the web

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. 

As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, said the clinical community needs to combat health misinformation at a grassroots level. He warned that patients are immersed in a "sea of misinformation without a compass."

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