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Biomarker Could Warn of CV Event Risk in Absence of Being Overweight
August 24th 2019

Biomarker Could Warn of CV Event Risk in Absence of Being Overweight

Mary Caffrey
Adding measurement of a key protein during metabolic assessment could help identify those at higher risk of heart attacks and strokes even if they have normal body mass index.
Elevated Troponin in Blood After Exercise Can Indicate Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds
August 22nd 2019

Elevated Troponin in Blood After Exercise Can Indicate Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds

Alison Rodriguez
Rising troponin levels after exercise can help identify those at risk of cardiovascular disease or early death; the findings do not mean exercise is harmful.
Unmet Care Targets Suggest Need for Improved Diabetes Care Accessibility
August 18th 2019

Unmet Care Targets Suggest Need for Improved Diabetes Care Accessibility

Alison Rodriguez
Despite advances in therapies for diabetes, those living with the disease are not faring better in reaching treatment targets due to lack of access to care, starting with the ability to be properly diagnosed.
More Data Show Shift to Obesity-Related Cancers in Younger Patients
August 16th 2019

More Data Show Shift to Obesity-Related Cancers in Younger Patients

Mary Caffrey
The authors call for more personalized screening protocols to find cancer earlier in younger adults, as well as public health efforts to address obesity.
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August 15th 2019

The Impact of Germline Testing for Hereditary Cancer Postdiagnosis

Kelly Owens, PhD Lisa Schlager Piri L. Welcsh, PhD
Authors from Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), a nonprofit organization focused on hereditary cancer, discuss the importance of genetic testing, guidelines, and coverage considerations.
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August 15th 2019

Genetic Oncology Testing Is Complex, but Coverage and Reimbursement Don't Have to Be

L. Patrick James, MD
The chief clinical officer of health plans and policy for Quest Diagnostics discusses how payers can assess the value of genetic testing in oncology.
Blood Test for Beta Amyloid May Be Used to Predict Alzheimer Disease Risk
August 11th 2019

Blood Test for Beta Amyloid May Be Used to Predict Alzheimer Disease Risk

Alison Rodriguez
A screening test could be used in clinical trials on prevention of the disease.
AI Accurately and Efficiently Improves Breast Cancer Detecting Technology, Study Shows
August 8th 2019

AI Accurately and Efficiently Improves Breast Cancer Detecting Technology, Study Shows

Matthew Gavidia
Artificial intelligence can be used to ameliorate reading time for digital breast tomosynthesis while maintaining or improving the accuracy of the reading, according to a new study.
Still No Call for Widespread Screening for Pancreatic Cancer, but USPSTF Says Yes for Those With Known Risk
August 7th 2019

Still No Call for Widespread Screening for Pancreatic Cancer, but USPSTF Says Yes for Those With Known Risk

Mary Caffrey
The task force called for more research to develop better screening methods and work to decide if certain populations should be screened, such as those with diabetes.
AI Can Help ECG Detect Atrial Fibrillation, Mayo Clinic Study Says
August 2nd 2019

AI Can Help ECG Detect Atrial Fibrillation, Mayo Clinic Study Says

Sara Karlovitch
Mayo Clinic researchers trained artificial intelligence to pick up subtle differences in electrocardiograph readings to diagnose atrial fibrillation with 90% accuracy.
Study Develops Model for Predicting Acute Kidney Injury Risk
July 27th 2019

Study Develops Model for Predicting Acute Kidney Injury Risk

Alison Rodriguez
CMS is considering hosptial-acquired acute kidney injury as a quality measure, and the study offers a model using electronic health records that could help predict imminent risk of this condition using readily available laboratory values.
Eating Behaviors May Help Physicians Diagnose Autism, Penn State Study Finds
July 22nd 2019

Eating Behaviors May Help Physicians Diagnose Autism, Penn State Study Finds

Mary Caffrey
Unusual eating behavior can be seen in 70% of children who have autism, and it is so characteristic of this group that hypersensitivity to food textures or temperatures can be a reason for parents to look into an autism diagnosis, according to new research from Penn State College of Medicine.
Researchers Suggest Biomarker Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy
July 20th 2019

Researchers Suggest Biomarker Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy

Alison Rodriguez
Genetics are believed to play a role in who develops diabetic retinopathy, because many patients live for years with diabetes and never develop the ocular condition.
Systolic, Diastolic BP Both Predict Cardiovascular Events, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds
July 18th 2019

Systolic, Diastolic BP Both Predict Cardiovascular Events, Kaiser Permanente Study Finds

Mary Caffrey
The findings support 2017 guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association to more aggressively treat high blood pressure.
Blood Test Can Identify Those at Risk of Developing TB, Study Finds
July 12th 2019

Blood Test Can Identify Those at Risk of Developing TB, Study Finds

Mary Caffrey
A new blood test being developed in the United Kingdom has been shown to not only identify those infected with human tuberculosis (TB) but also identify those most at risk of developing it.
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July 11th 2019

Forward-Thinking Insurers Adopt Genomics, Medicare Makes Perilous, Costly Leap Backward

Ellen Matloff, CGC, MS Danielle Bonadies, CGC, MS Meagan Farmer, CGC, MS, MBA
Authors from My Gene Counsel discuss gaps in CMS reimbursement policy for genetic testing and counseling, in light of advances in guidelines from groups that include the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
Foundation Medicine's National Coverage Determination Reopened by CMS
July 3rd 2019

Foundation Medicine's National Coverage Determination Reopened by CMS

Samantha DiGrande
In a session held during the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in April, panelist James Almas, MD, vice president and national medical director of clinical effectiveness at LabCorp, and previously a medical officer at CMS in the Coverage Analysis Group, announced that he expected the National Coverage Determination to be reopened for Foundation Medicine’s FDA-approved companion diagnostic. By the end of the month, CMS revealed that they had done just that.
Genomic Test for Suspicious Lung Nodules Available Through J&J Initiative
July 2nd 2019

Genomic Test for Suspicious Lung Nodules Available Through J&J Initiative

Mary Caffrey
The genomic test is designed to limit invasive procedures for low-risk patients with suspicious lung nodules.
A Contactless Artificial Intelligence System for Smart Devices Can Identify a Sign of Cardiac Arrest
June 28th 2019

A Contactless Artificial Intelligence System for Smart Devices Can Identify a Sign of Cardiac Arrest

Wallace Stephens
Researchers at the University of Washington created a tool, which could potentially be developed into an application for smart speakers and smartphones, that uses algorithms and machine learning to identify instances of agonal breathing, a sign of cardiac arrest, with an accuracy of 97% at distances of up to 6 meters away.
Recent Studies Identify Pair of Biomarkers in Peripheral Artery Disease
June 28th 2019

Recent Studies Identify Pair of Biomarkers in Peripheral Artery Disease

Mary Caffrey
Two studies, including one that examined patient data from a well-known diabetes trial, confirmed the value of 2 cardiovascular biomarkers in predicting mortality in peripheral artery disease.
Point-of-Care Test Could Aid in Diagnosis of Diabetes
June 22nd 2019

Point-of-Care Test Could Aid in Diagnosis of Diabetes

AJMC Staff
Getting test results within the same office visit allows clinicians to start care for the condition right away, a former official with the American Diabetes Association said.
Quest Diagnostics: Value-Based Care Cuts Costs, Boosts Care Coordination
June 19th 2019

Quest Diagnostics: Value-Based Care Cuts Costs, Boosts Care Coordination

Wallace Stephens
A Quest Diagnostics webinar discussed how lab services fit in with value-based care strategies and could reduce total healthcare costs, improve care coordination, and enhance member experiences.
Machine Learning Can Predict Heart Attack or Death More Accurately Than Humans
June 17th 2019

Machine Learning Can Predict Heart Attack or Death More Accurately Than Humans

Wallace Stephens
Machine learning, a branch of artificial intelligence, has become more accurate than human medical professionals in predicting incidence of heart attack or death in patients at risk of coronary artery disease.
Study Links Medicaid Expansion to Fewer Cardiovascular Deaths
June 7th 2019

Study Links Medicaid Expansion to Fewer Cardiovascular Deaths

Mary Caffrey
More than 5 years after the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act, outcomes data on the effects of Medicaid expansion are starting to emerge.
AI Decision Support Systems Could Prevent Unnecessary Diagnostic Tests for Patients With Stable Chest Pain
June 6th 2019

AI Decision Support Systems Could Prevent Unnecessary Diagnostic Tests for Patients With Stable Chest Pain

Wallace Stephens
Artificial intelligence (AI) decision support systems could prevent unnecessary cardiac imaging tests for patients suffering from stable chest pain.
AHA Advocates for Programs That Combine CV Medicine and Genetic Expertise
May 31st 2019

AHA Advocates for Programs That Combine CV Medicine and Genetic Expertise

Wallace Stephens
The American Heart Association has called for the creation of specialized, multidisciplinary, clinical programs that combine focused expertise in the fields of genetics and cardiovascular medicine.
Trends and Innovation Shaping the Future of Healthcare Worldwide
January 23rd 2019

Trends and Innovation Shaping the Future of Healthcare Worldwide

Laura Joszt, MA
Healthcare across the globe is at a moment of change. During the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, a panel of experts discussed the transformation taking place in healthcare and the tough questions ahead that still need to be answered.
Promising Testing Tool Can Provide Accurate Diagnosis of Lower Respiratory Infections
December 8th 2018

Promising Testing Tool Can Provide Accurate Diagnosis of Lower Respiratory Infections

Jackie Syrop
A next generation DNA sequencing study offers a streamlined protocol that integrates the genomic portrait of pathogen, microbiome, and host transcriptome for a more accurate diagnosis of lower respiratory tract infections.
Studies Show Medicaid Expansion Is Improving Health, While Jury Still Out on Chronic Disease
December 8th 2018

Studies Show Medicaid Expansion Is Improving Health, While Jury Still Out on Chronic Disease

Mary Caffrey
A batch of studies appearing in recent months have linked Medicaid expansion with lower death rates in renal failure, more efforts to quit smoking, and earlier detection of cancer. There are mixed outcomes in chronic disease, but an important clinical trial in Oregon shows that over the long haul, Medicaid expansion makes a difference.
Engaging Employees in Health Benefit Design Increases Satisfaction With Coverage Options
November 21st 2018

Engaging Employees in Health Benefit Design Increases Satisfaction With Coverage Options

Jaime Rosenberg
During a case study, employees were more willing to have less robust coverage in areas like dental, vision, and diagnostic benefits so that the group could have access to more comprehensive mental health and maternity services.
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