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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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ATA: CMS must lift telemedicine restrictions for ACOs

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) lauds the federal vision for accountable care organizations (ACOs) and the inclusion of modern technologies and telehealth, wrote Jonathan Linkous, ATA CEO, in a letter to Donald M. Berwick, MD, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Digital pathology fuels UCLA sub-specialty pathology program

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (UCLA) in Los Angeles, Calif., and Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University, are using Aperios Digital Pathology System to support sub-specialty pathology consultations.

Casio and Verizon Wireless unveil rugged smartphone

Verizon Wireless and Casio have debuted a rugged Android-powered smartphone, the Casio GzOne Commando. 

Feature: Making the case for natural language processing

Using natural language processing (NLP) might facilitate the business of radiology, but the first step is understanding NLP.

Cambridge Heart redesigns MTWA software

Cambridge Heart has released its redesigned Microvolt T-Wave Alternans (MTWA) software for its HearTwave II and CH2000 platforms.

GE and Cisco integrate tracking capabilities

GE Healthcare Performance Solutions and Cisco have agreed to integrate GEs AgileTrac platform with Ciscos Unified Wireless Network and Context-Aware Software to allow hospitals to track patients, staff and equipment.

Carestream delivers digital imaging to Canada

The Government of the Northwest Territories in Canada has implemented Carestream Health CR systems. 

Toshiba introduces two HD microscopy cameras

Toshiba Imaging Systems Division has partnered with Dage-MTI to introduce two new high definition (HD) cameras designed specifically for microscopy applications. Dage-MTIs RealView HD Microscope Cameras combine Toshiba Imagings proprietary imaging technology with specially-formatted, preset values for use in microscopy applications.

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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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