AAMI, CTA partners to develop healthcare AI standards
Editor's Note The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) has entered into a partnership with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to develop new standards for the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare, according to an October 1 report in DOTmed. Formalized through a memorandum of…
ECRI issues guidance to address medical supply shortages caused by Hurricane Helene, dockworkers’ strike
Editor's Note Patient safety nonprofit ECRI is offering resources to help healthcare providers mitigate potential shortages of critical medical supplies following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene along the US southeast coast and the ongoing strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). According to an October 1 announcement, the first…
FDA designates Class 1 recall for IPV therapy system
Editor's Note The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed the recall of Sentec Percussionaire’s Phasitron 5 In-Line Valve—a component of the manufacturer’s Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV) therapy system—a Class 1, the most severe category indicating serious risk of injury or death. According to the agency’s October 2…
Study: Early detection of atherosclerosis linked to lower mortality risk
Editor's Note A September 2024 study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found that subclinical atherosclerosis progression in asymptomatic individuals is strongly linked to increased risk of death from any cause, CathLab Digest September 30 reports. The study, led by Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital researchers,…
Repeal of CON laws for ASCs expands healthcare access, number of facilities in rural areas
Editor's Note This fall 2024 study published by the CATO Institute found that repealing Certificate-of-Need (CON) laws for ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) would significantly increase the number of ASCs, improving patient access to affordable and high-quality care. By examining six states that repealed ASC-specific CON laws between 1991 and 2019,…
Spatial computing trial shows promise for enhancing OR efficiency, reducing strain on surgeons
Editor's Note Spatial computing technology could enhance surgical precision and ergonomics, according to a September 16 announcement published in EurekAlert! The report covers how surgeons at UC San Diego Health are pioneering the use of Apple Vision Pro in the OR to evaluate its potential for displaying medical imaging, vital…
Vice presidential debate highlights healthcare, abortion policy differences
Editor's Note The October 1 vice presidential debate showcased sharp divisions between the candidates on healthcare policy, focusing primarily on the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and reproductive rights. A summary published October 2 in Stat details how Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) proposed changes that could allow insurers…
FDA designates Class 1 recalls for infusion pump software, ventilator software
Editor's Note The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designated software-related recalls for Fresenius Kabi USA’s Iveni Infusion Systems and Philips Respironics Triology Evo ventilators as class 1, the most severe category indicating serious risk of injury or death. According to FDA’s October 1 announcement, Fresenius recalled the Ivenix Infusion…
Health systems face declining margins, cut leadership amid rising costs
Editor's Note Four consecutive months of reduced health system margins have resulted in significant layoffs and restructuring in top leadership, Becker’s Hospital Review reported September 30. According to the article, which cites Strata Decision Technology's August Healthcare Industry Financial Benchmarks report, average health system margins fell to 1.9% in August,…
Hurricane disrupts IV fluid manufacturing as hospitals cope with chaos
Editor's Note The shuttering of a critical Baxter International manufacturing plant in North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene could put significant stress on already strained healthcare supply chain, according to an October 1 report in Axios. According to the article, the facility is a critical production center for produces intravenous…
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- AAMI, CTA partners to develop healthcare AI standards
- ECRI issues guidance to address medical supply shortages caused by Hurricane Helene, dockworkers’ strike
- FDA designates Class 1 recall for IPV therapy system
- Study: Early detection of atherosclerosis linked to lower mortality risk
- Repeal of CON laws for ASCs expands healthcare access, number of facilities in rural areas
- Spatial computing trial shows promise for enhancing OR efficiency, reducing strain on surgeons
- Vice presidential debate highlights healthcare, abortion policy differences
- FDA designates Class 1 recalls for infusion pump software, ventilator software
- Health systems face declining margins, cut leadership amid rising costs
- Hurricane disrupts IV fluid manufacturing as hospitals cope with chaos