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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 Delivery, Digital Transformation, Precision Medicine, Remote Monitoring and Telehealth.

When life sciences met artificial intelligence
The pace of AI adoption is quickening in the sector, which includes biopharmaceuticals, digital health, clinical diagnostics and medical devices.
DEA, HHS extend telehealth controlled substance prescription rule
The COVID-era flexibility has been extended until 2026 as the DEA and HHS work on a permanent fix that will appease regulators and providers alike.
Surgical devices recalled after 17 serious injuries—FDA warns of possible shortage
Vessel harvesting devices from Getinge have been recalled due to pieces breaking off during medical procedures. In some cases, surgeons were unable to retrieve the broken pieces.
Medtronic sued by doctor for alleged patent infringement
Shirin Towfigh, MD, and her consultancy firm, Hexagon Health, claim Medtronic is selling patented surgical mesh with a novel fin-shaped design.
Cardiologist demand is on the rise—can hospitals keep up?
Demand for inpatient and outpatient cardiology services is expected to increase significantly in the next decade, putting hospitals and health systems in a position where they need to plan ahead or risk falling behind.

HIMSS: Awarepoint updates RTLS line

Awarepoint launched a new version of its aware360Suite of real-time location systems (RTLS) tools at the 2012 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference.

February 29, 2012

HMS, Certify Data Systems form HIE alliance

Certify Data Systems and Healthcare Management Systems (HMS) announced a new partnership through which Certifys health information exchange (HIE) software and hardware will be made available by HMS to its current and future customers.

February 29, 2012

HIMSS: HP announces Healthcare Alliance program

HP launched a new healthcare affiliate program that combines offerings from independent software vendors with hardware from HP at the Healthcare Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS) conference last week

February 29, 2012

AFC Industries introduces laptop rack

AFC Industries has released the i-Center laptop rack and workstation.

February 28, 2012

N.C. hospital taps Philips for 3T MR

CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, N.C. plans to install Philips Healthcare Ingenia 3T MR system.

February 28, 2012

HIMSS: Lawson introduces Clinical Bridge

Lawson Software, an Infor affiliate, announced the availability of Lawson Clinical Bridge at the 2012 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference in Las Vegas.

February 28, 2012

CMIOs share early thoughts on Stage 2 meaningful use

Buzz from last week's announcement of the notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for Stage 2 of meaningful use pertaining to the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs has settled into efforts to understand just how the new requirements affect providers. In recent exclusive interviews, CMIOs of Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va., and St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Del., offered early opinions on the NPRM.

February 28, 2012

FDA clears Varians motion-tracking system

Varian Medical Systems has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its motion tracking transponder.

February 28, 2012

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Cardiovascular Business

Payment cuts and beyond: Key takeaways for cardiologists from the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

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.

AI in Healthcare

A modest proposal to rally AI regulators around a simple game plan

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.”

Cardiovascular Business

FDA commissioner urges clinicians to join fight against medical misinformation

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."

Patient Care

When life sciences met artificial intelligence

DEA, HHS extend telehealth controlled substance prescription rule

Surgical devices recalled after 17 serious injuries—FDA warns of possible shortage

Medtronic sued by doctor for alleged patent infringement

Cardiologist demand is on the rise—can hospitals keep up?

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