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FDA approves next-gen mitral valve from Medtronic

The Mosaic Neo mitral bioprosthesis can be implanted through sternotomy, minimally invasive cardiac surgery or robotic access.

Heart Rhythm 2026 Program Chair Dhanunjaya "DJ" Lakkireddy, MD, MBA, FHRS, Executive Medical Director, Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, and professor of medicine at the University of Kansas Health System, offers an overview of key trends in electrophysiology (EP) technology.

PFA's dominance and other key electrophysiology trends on display at Heart Rhythm 2026

Heart Rhythm 2026 Program Chair DJ Lakkireddy, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business during the conference about several key EP trends.

Virtual nursing staff may help save cardiology departments from burnout

The idea is spreading thanks to a new startup focused on providing support for cardiologists.

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Radiologists implore HHS to punish payers who undermine surprise-billing protections

Over 100 specialty societies and state medical associations wrote to Health and Human Services and other departments to voice their growing frustration with the No Surprises Act.

Interventional radiology group inks 2 more practice partnerships with urologists

Founded by interventional radiologist Sandeep Bagla, MD, IR Centers is a platform helping other specialties manage and deliver such services.

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Radiology AI vendor Azra acquires rival firm focused on incidental findings

The Nashville, Tennessee, company—which offers AI to monitor radiology reports for unexpected findings—has reached a deal to buy Thynk Health for an undisclosed sum.

6 things the hospital-at-home model needs to scale up nationally

Earlier this year Congress extended CMS’s hospital-at-home waiver for five years via the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. With that bold stroke, ‘HaH’ services became eligible for Medicare reimbursement through September of 2030.

Nonprofit physician support program faces lawsuit from two docs who say it irreparably damaged their careers

Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP), a contractor with the state health department, is accused of trapping two physicians into mental health treatment as a condition of maintaining their medical residency jobs. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit are seeking class action status.

VA redirects $800M to upgrade EHR systems, infrastructure

The Department of Veterans Affairs said the new funding was made possible by its cost-saving measures, including a reduction of 30,000 staff and the consolidation of call centers.

Grisly tales emerge from investigation into high demand for human organs

A New York Times investigation revealed multiple incidents where patients were prepped for organ procurement while still alive, raising concerns about the influence of donation organizations.

Trump administration takes aim at ultra-processed foods, highlighting heart risks

The FDA and other federal agencies believe limiting ultra-processed foods can help "Make America Healthy Again." They highlighted years of research linking these foods to increased risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and other conditions.

Opioid overdose medications may be more effective in women, according to new PET imaging study

Experts involved in a new analysis suggest their findings could help bring about more effective treatments for opioid use disorders.

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Cardiovascular Business

FDA approves next-gen mitral valve from Medtronic

The Mosaic Neo mitral bioprosthesis can be implanted through sternotomy, minimally invasive cardiac surgery or robotic access.

Cardiovascular Business

PFA's dominance and other key electrophysiology trends on display at Heart Rhythm 2026

Heart Rhythm 2026 Program Chair DJ Lakkireddy, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business during the conference about several key EP trends.

Cardiovascular Business

Virtual nursing staff may help save cardiology departments from burnout

The idea is spreading thanks to a new startup focused on providing support for cardiologists.