By Sarai Rodriguez
August 02, 2023 – An ONC analysis shows that 83 percent of non-federal acute care hospitals participate in some social determinants of health (SDOH) data collection. Still, challenges related to routine screening data…
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By Mark Melchionna
August 02, 2023 – A new study effectively detects those at the highest risk of domestic violence re-offenses. This data would be valuable in allocating treatment toward malleable risk factors among high-risk patients.
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Healthcare costs have spiraled out of control in the United States. But studies have shown how as much as one-third of healthcare expenditures can be attributed to wasteful or fraudulent healthcare services.THE PROBLEM
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By Mark Melchionna
August 01, 2023 – According to a new study, an artificial intelligence (AI) can assess non-contrast low-dose CT chest scans for cancer screenings and predict outcomes such as lung cancer, cardiovascular disease (CVD),…
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AI utilizes low-dose CT scans to improve risk prediction for lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. AI-derived body composition measurements enhance risk assessment and allow early intervention for high-risk individuals. Opportunistic screening with CT…
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By Mark Melchionna
July 31, 2023 – Results of a cohort study indicated that despite a wide uptake in video telehealth (VTH) use during the COVID-19 pandemic, urban veterans used this modality more, specifically veterans of…
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Large-scale screening for the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) is crucial for its prevention and management. Physical examination data has the advantages of wide coverage, large capacity, and easy collection. Therefore, here we…
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Background: Cardiac telerehabilitation offers a flexible and accessible model for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), effectively transforming the traditional cardiac rehabilitation (CR) approach. Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the…
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AI can leverage low-dose CT scan data of the lungs to enhance risk prediction for mortality from lung cancer and cardiovascular disease, as per a study in Radiology. The AI algorithm automatically derives body…
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The Health 3rd Party Trust Initiative, which comprises a spectrum of healthcare and security organizations such as HITRUST and CORL, offers some recommended best practices in its new blueprint for third-party risk management.The group…
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