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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.

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Payor forms ACO in northern California

Anthem Blue Cross and Individual Practice Association Medical Group of Santa Clara County (SCCIPA) are launching an accountable care organization (ACO), the first of its kind in northern California to provide medical care to Anthem preferred provider organization (PPO) members.

Neurology: MR links midlife vascular risk factors and brain aging

MRI exams of midlife adults revealed that hypertension, diabetes, smoking and obesity were linked with accelerated vascular brain injury and global and hippocampal atrophy, according to a study published online Aug. 2 in Neurology. The study found the risk factors were associated with a decline in executive function a decade later.

IOM: 510(k) does not ensure device safety, effectiveness

Members of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Committee on the Public Health Effectiveness of the FDA 510(k) Clearance Process defend the findings of its recently released reportwhich recommended the FDA scrap its 510(k) process and start afreshin a perspective published Aug. 10 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

HIMSS Webinar: ICD-10 myths busted

Joe Miller, director of e-business at AmeriHealth Mercy in Philadelphia, offered his expertise on ICD-10 to debunk some myths and focus on realities in transitioning to ICD-10 during a virtual briefing webinar by Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS).

Circ: Research may pave way for light-driven pacemakers

In a study that is seeking to explore the possibility of light-driven pacemakers and muscle actuators, researchers have demonstrated the efficacy of low-energy light as a way to control cardiac contractions. The findings were published Aug. 9 in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology.

Trauma: Moving telemed to ambulances improves trauma care

Telemedicine to a moving ambulance can improve the care of trauma patients, according to research published in the July issue of the Journal of Trauma.

AFC debuts swappable power supply

AFC Industries has launched Hot Swappable Power Supply for its point of care, laptop and tablet carts.

Yale to review Medtronic's bone formation trials

Medtronic has issued a $2.5 million grant to Yale University, in New Haven, Conn., to independently review the safety and effectiveness of Infuse, the companys recombinant bone morphogenic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) product, which is used to stimulate bone formation, but has been linked to several side effects including male sterility.

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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."

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