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.

New ways of caring for poor tested in LA County

Care is once again available on the site of a controversial safety-net hospital in Los Angeles County, though the new clinic is taking a different approach to treating some of the region’s poorest residents.

Doctors that work together vote together

A new report from The New York Times shows that large majorities of physicians in certain medical fields tend to share the same political ideologies—and that those beliefs could affect how they treat patients.

Hybrid nanosensor detects bacteria of foodborne illnesses in an hour

Waiting to receive the results on blood test can be an annoying wait, but waiting to hear on the results of a contamination of food products is a lot more stressful time. Often results on food contamination may come too late, that’s why researchers have developed a new tool for quick results when testing for foodborne illnesses.

Clarius brings ultrasound images into the palm of your hand

Clarius Mobile Health, a manufacturer of digital healthcare devices, has developed a portable ultrasound scanner that pairs with smartphones and tablets to give real-time imaging for emergency services.

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Could a universal flu vaccine be near?

A new universal flu vaccine could be on the horizon, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 

Picture books can teach children about nutrition

Teaching nutrition at a young age is crucial in the fight against the obesity epidemic in the United States. Researchers have studied how certain picture books affect the nutritional choices of children.

HIV prevention does more than just prevent new infections

Besides providing protection from spreading human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the anti-HIV drug Truvada can also be effective in preventing new infections in individuals at high risk of acquiring HIV and take their medication diligently. 

Employer demand for value-based care is growing

More employers are implementing value-based reimbursement and payment arrangements with insurers and providers, according to a survey released by employee benefits consulting firm Willis Towers Watson.

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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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