Care Delivery

This channel includes news on cardiovascular care delivery, including how patients are diagnosed and treated, cardiac care guidelines, policies or legislation impacting patient care, device recalls that may impact patient care, and cardiology practice management.

American Heart Association and Joint Commission launch new Comprehensive Heart Attack Center certification

The new certification, based on recommendations published in Circulation, was developed to signal that a facility offers cardiac surgery and primary PCI at all times. 

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Moderate aortic stenosis linked to a significant risk of death—should earlier interventions be considered?

Researchers tracked data from more than 12,000 moderate AS patients who originally participated in one of 25 different studies. While the findings seem to suggest earlier treatment could be beneficial for certain high-risk patients, additional research is still required.

Humana

Humana to acquire Inclusa, expand managed care presence

“For decades, Humana has been focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the people of Wisconsin and we are pleased to expand both our geographic presence and the scope of services we can offer through the acquisition of Inclusa,” says John Barger, Humana Medicaid president.

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‘Sham’ health insurer ordered to refund $100M to FTC

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has cracked down on a health services provider accused of selling unqualified, sham health insurance plans through deceptive marketing and sales tactics. 

Pfizer confirms $5.4B acquisition of Global Blood Therapeutics

The deal brings together one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the United States with a biopharmaceutical company specializing in blood disorders.

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CVS Health seeks acquisition of Signify Health

News of the deal comes after reports that Signify Health is exploring strategic alternatives, including a sale.

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Mount Sinai extends home care offering

Mount Sinai Health System has extended its partnership with home-based care provider Contessa to offer a full continuum of home-based services as Mount Sinai at Home.

Elevance Health partners with Adelade in value-based care push

The partnership aims to assist independent primary care physicians transition to value-based care by giving primary care providers in Elevance Health’s network to access Adelade’s suite of technology and local, in-person services.