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Philips Undertakes Proactive Correction of Cardiac Monitoring Software, Ensures Continuing Patient Safety

Amsterdam, Netherlands — Philips, a global leader in health technology, has taken swift action to address a software configuration issue in its Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry (MCOT) devices, ensuring no products are recalled or removed from the market. Customers are advised to adhere to the guidelines provided in the Urgent Medical Device Correction notice they received, which includes instructions for rereading potentially affected ECG data. This proactive approach by Philips follows the discovery of the …

Insurance Crisis: Cancer Patient Forced to Choose Between Care and Coverage amid UnitedHealthcare-UNC Health Dispute

HIGH POINT, N.C. – As the contract negotiations between UnitedHealthcare and UNC Health System continue to stall, thousands of individuals are left in uncertainty, potentially facing a lapse in insurance coverage. Last month, Janet Mazzurco, a cancer patient from High Point, found herself in a challenging predicament. She had to decide between keeping her insurance or continuing treatment with the doctors who had saved her life. Ultimately, Mazzurco chose to stick with her medical team …

Datavant Eliminates Fees for Patient Health Records Requests, Leading Industry Change

Boston, Massachusetts – Datavant, a leading health data logistics company based in Boston, Massachusetts, made a significant announcement on Tuesday regarding patient access to health records. The company declared that it would eliminate charges for patients requesting their health records, emphasizing its dedication to facilitating a secure transmission of patient information within the healthcare sector. In a statement, Datavant disclosed that in 2023 alone, it processed over 2 million patient requests for health records. Notably, …

FDA.subplots regulating AI medical imaging devices to ensure patient care and innovation

San Francisco, CA – Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly popular in various aspects of our daily lives, from assisting in academic writing to revolutionizing the fashion industry. In the field of medicine, AI has played a crucial role in helping healthcare professionals make more accurate diagnoses and develop effective treatment plans swiftly, from patient triage to identifying abnormalities in diagnostic procedures. Notably, AI has shown remarkable proficiency in analyzing X-rays, enhancing the accuracy of …

Oregon State Hospital Partners with Consulting Firm to Enhance Patient Safety and Quality Care Amid Federal Violations

Salem, Oregon – The Oregon State Hospital has enlisted the services of Chartis, a consulting firm, to improve safety and patient care following recent scrutiny by federal inspectors and the deaths of three patients. The hospital, managed by the Oregon Health Authority, treats over 500 individuals, many being prepared for reintegration into their communities and the judicial system. Federal watchdogs have repeatedly cited the hospital for breaches of compliance necessitating urgent improvements in operational protocols. …

Mission Hospital Faces Immediate Jeopardy After Patient Deaths and Lapses in Care

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A recent report from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services revealed concerning findings at Mission Hospital in 2022 and 2023. The report, obtained by Asheville Watchdog, detailed multiple instances of delayed and deficient care, some of which resulted in the deaths of at least three patients. The severity of the situation led to CMS placing the hospital in immediate jeopardy, the most serious sanction a hospital can face. The 384-page …

Urgent Alarm Raised by NHS Insider: Unnecessary Patient Deaths Spark Call for Change

London, UK – A serious claim by a National Health Service (NHS) employee brings to light the concerning issue of preventable patient deaths within the UK’s public health system. According to the whistleblower, systemic failures and mismanagement are leading to unnecessary fatalities, sparking an urgent need for comprehensive system review and reform. The individual, who has chosen to remain anonymous due to fears of professional repercussions, states that the problems are deeply embedded within hospital …

Mercy Health System: Leading the Nation in Patient Experience and Integrated Care

St. Louis, Missouri – Mercy, a leading U.S. health system, was recently named the top large system in the U.S. for excellent patient experience by NRC Health. Mercy serves millions annually with nationally recognized care and is known for being one of the largest and highest-performing Accountable Care Organizations in terms of quality and cost. This highly integrated, multi-state health care system includes more than 50 acute care and specialty hospitals, along with numerous convenient …

Health Services, Policy and Practice Department at Brown School of Public Health Welcomes Digital Health Expert Ateev Mehrotra as New Chair, Focuses on Remote Patient Monitoring and Policy Impact

Providence, Rhode Island – The School of Public Health announced Ateev Mehrotra as the incoming chair of its Health Services, Policy and Practice department, beginning July 1. A physician and public health expert, Mehrotra is known for his work in digital health, particularly in the impact of internet tools such as telemedicine visits and remote patient monitoring on healthcare delivery. At Brown University, Mehrotra plans to continue his research in digital health, building on his …

Texas Caregiver Now Faces Murder Charges Amidst Investigation Revealing 20 Patient Deaths in Her Facilities

Arlington, Texas — Regla Becquer, a 49-year-old caregiver and owner of multiple care facilities under the entity ‘Love and Caring for People,’ has become a central figure in a gruesome case involving the neglect and abuse of vulnerable adults. Arlington Police have charged Becquer with one count of murder following an investigation that linked her to 20 deaths over the last two years, amid allegations of severe neglect and financial exploitation. The case came to …