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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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Study: Many docs dont use e-mail, internet as care resource

A new survey of U.S. physicians found that less than half incorporate e-mail and the internet into everyday patient practice.

AHIC developing health-IT-related quality measures

A work group that is part of the American Health Information Communityhas until the end of October to unveil recommended ways to connecthealth IT and programs designed to boost healthcare quality.

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Studies & Surveys

Survey: Health information exchanges evolving

The eHealth Initiative released the results of its 2006 Third AnnualSurvey of Health Information Exchange at the state, regional, andcommunity levels.

HHS names interim health-IT coordinator

Health and Human Services Department (HHS) named Robert Kolodner asinterim national coordinator for health IT. Kolodner’s experience mostrecently includes serving as chief health informatics officer at theVeterans Affairs Department’s Veterans Health Administration.

Brailer makes a case for health-IT portability

A New York Times op-ed by former national coordinator for healthIT David Brailer makes an appeal to lawmakers to push for portabilitywith legislation aimed at broadening access to electronic healthrecords for caregivers and personal health records (EHRs) for patients.

HHS will soon announce new national health-IT coordinator

Health and Human Services has indicated that the acting National Coordinator for Health IT will be announced Sept. 22.

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Cardiovascular Business
Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

Cardiovascular Business
New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care. 

Radiology Business
Key Medicare reimbursement and No Surprises Act updates from RSNA 2024

Richard Heller III, MD, RSNA board member and senior VP of policy at Radiology Partners, offers an overview of policies in Congress that are directly impacting imaging.