How CMS plans to pay for wearables
(By: Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will reimburse healthcare organizations for patients’ wearable and app use if it improves
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Medical Technology
Exactech Will Pay $8M To Settle Lawsuits Over Defective Knee Implant Parts
(By Fred Schulte for KFF Health News) Medical device manufacturer Exactech has agreed to pay $8 million to settle allegations
Read MoreHow ATLAS is transforming remote care for Veterans
(Source – news.va.gov) Retired Army Veteran Michael Hanna is always looking for activities to keep him busy. Bike rides, swimming—R&R,
Read MoreBilling for Remote Patient Monitoring in Medicare
In 2024, Medicare paid $536 million for remote patient monitoring, a 31 percent increase from 2023. Remote patient monitoring (RPM)
Read MoreNew Heart Care technology improves Veterans’ quality of life
(Source – news.va.gov) Veterans at Houston VA will benefit from a groundbreaking advancement in heart care, as the facility recently
Read MoreDraeger recalls breathing filters over carbon monoxide monitoring risks
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) Draeger has recalled its SafeStar and TwinStar breathing system filters due to a
Read MoreA chance to walk again
(Source – news.va.gov) Before losing the use of his legs, Veteran Edward Afanador served in the Army, Air Force and
Read MoreAI tool identifies 9 types of dementia: Mayo Clinic
(By: Elizabeth Gregerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) An AI tool developed by Mayo Clinic researchers can identify brain activity patterns
Read MoreHow surgeons build a new bladder for cancer patients like Deion Sanders
(By Sarah Boden for NPR) At 57, two-time Super Bowl champion Deion Sanders, has a brand-new bladder. The University of
Read MoreThis Test Can See a Heart Attack in Your Future
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) A long list of Lynda Hollander’s paternal relatives had heart disease, and several
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