Scripps doctor becomes first in state to implant smartphone-compatible heart monitor post FDA approval

LA JOLLA, Calif. – A Scripps Clinic cardiologist today became the first in California to implant the world’s first smartphone-compatible cardiac monitor following the recent clearance of the device by the federal Food and Drug Administration. The Abbott Confirm Rx continuously tracks a patient’s heartbeat and automatically sends the data to their physician by connecting…

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Scripps Clinic, Coastal launch online physician rating system

SAN DIEGO – Patients choosing a Scripps Clinic or Scripps Coastal Medical Center physician now have more information to help them decide. The medical groups are the first in San Diego County to provide online ratings of physicians based on the results of Press Ganey patient satisfaction surveys. “We decided to post these ratings on…

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