The new rule will give healthcare workers more options, but are non-profit hospitals exempt from the law?

Alison Bailey, MD, co-chair of the business of cardiology sessions at ACC.24, emphasized that reimbursement cuts can have a long-term negative impact on patient. 

All participants were free of ASCVD and had no history of statin use at the start of the study. 

The new technique uncovers hidden inflammation in patients who, despite undergoing extensive treatment for the condition, had worsening symptoms.

UnitedHealth Group confirms hackers have personal data on “a substantial proportion of people in America."

Pharmacists interact with patients on a regular basis and are seen as a trusted source of health information. Can they help cardiologists improve care for AFib patients? 

Finding such discrepancies is critical to the continuity of patient care, as medical records and reports are often utilized across multiple providers and facilities. 

TAVR was initially associated with greater benefits than surgery, but that difference faded by the end of the first year.

Munster, Indiana, is a thriving suburb 30 miles south of the heart of Chicago. It’s a place where the locals like to stay local, especially when it comes to healthcare. Patients in the area often turn to 454-bed Community Hospital, one of three acute-care hospitals part of Powers Health. 

Others including the AMGA and the American Hospital Association have voiced their opposition to the rule, which is expected to be challenged in court.