The United States has some of the best hospitals in the world, including the No. 1 overall best hospital, according to a recent ranking of hospitals by Newsweek.

Reviewing the records of nearly 13,000 young adults, researchers have found several cardiovascular risk factors increased in prevalence over time.

Both organizations signed a letter of intent to merge in a deal where both would keep their brands and continue to deliver care locally.

Also, researchers noted, cryoballoon ablation was linked to a lower risk of cardiac tamponade than radiofrequency ablation. The study included data from nearly 60,000 hospitalizations.

The deal was first announced in September 2022, and with its closure, all interests and operations of Genesis become part of MercyOne.

As much as TAVR's popularity has grown in recent years, there are still many instances when a heart team may find that surgery offers the best path forward. 

With the growth trajectory, Walmart Health will have more than 75 locations by the end of 2024.

The partnership is just the latest example of AI technologies being adopted in the healthcare space.