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Does the US have what it takes to stay ahead of China in medical advancement?

The U.S. owns the lead in the critical categories of scientific quality and commercial know-how. However, Chinese development is faster, bigger and cheaper—and gaining on us. Which nation will ultimately prevail?

Portal messaging proves ‘an expansion of between-visit care rather than a substitute for in-person care’

Any lingering fears about patients using online portals to get bonus medical attention for free should be largely quieted, albeit not completely silenced, by a new study conducted at New York University.

Medaxiom CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, explains the role of private equity in cardiology and that it is a small player in cardiology practice ownership.

Private equity unlikely to dominate cardiology despite hype

Medaxiom CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, discusses investor's interest in buying cardiology practices, noting that PE ownership remains relatively low.

Cardiology groups strongly oppose expansion of Medicare AI prior authorization model

ASE, ASNC and SCAI have come out against a WiSER model using AI for traditional Medicare prior authorizations.

Joseph Woo, MD, FACS, FACC, FAHA, chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, and associate director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, recently took over as the new 2026-27 president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS).

Cardiothoracic surgeon Joseph Woo takes over as new AATS president

Chair of the department of cardiothoracic surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, and associate director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, is the new 2026-27 president of the AATS.

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Practical framework helps radiology groups forecast ‘PTO pressure’

As radiology groups grow to meet demand, the number of PTO requests likely will increase, “intensifying competition for desirable vacation periods.”

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Congressional Budget Office contends provider wins undermining No Surprises Act

The CBO is calling for additional research to better understand any potential failures in implementing the landmark legislation.

Former high-level health officials think out loud about HHS, FDA

More than 15 years after the National Academy of Medicine summoned a blue-ribbon panel to “reimagine” the Department of Health and Human Services for the 21st century, the cabinet-level operation has yet to make good on the experts’ overarching directive.

This novel vibration-based extraction technique exhibited excellent safety and efficiency profiles in preclinical and initial human study, potentially offering a simple, rapid, and safe alternative to conventional extraction methods

Vibrations used to extract EP leads in first-in-human study

A novel vibration-based extraction technique appears to offer safety, efficiency and a simple, rapid, alternative to conventional lead removal.

Gadolinium-based contrast safe for vulnerable patients, new study says

These findings come amid ongoing efforts to reduce the amount of gadolinium in MRI contrast agents.

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AFib patients with gout face greater stroke risk—but therapy can help

Gout often goes undertreated, but targeting these patients with urate-lowering therapy can make a big impact on their long-term cardiovascular health.

FDA warns medical device manufacturer over 'MRI-safe' claims

Some of the company’s ventilators have been designed for use in MRI settings, but a recent FDA inspection raises questions about these claims.

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Does the US have what it takes to stay ahead of China in medical advancement?

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Portal messaging proves ‘an expansion of between-visit care rather than a substitute for in-person care’

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Private equity unlikely to dominate cardiology despite hype

Medaxiom CEO Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, discusses investor's interest in buying cardiology practices, noting that PE ownership remains relatively low.