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.

Cardiology groups around the world unite to redefine heart failure
The groups hope to standardize heart failure terminology and ensure everyone is on the same page when discussing this complex condition.
Cardiologist compensation keeps rising—but are we nearing a tipping point?
Many cardiologists are earning more in 2026 than they did in 2025. However, there is a fear that compensation and wRVUs can only climb so far in this current healthcare environment before things start to stall.
5 things to know about an emerging drug-resistant fungus now putting hospitals at risk of outbreaks
Memo to health execs: If your hospital hasn’t had a C. auris scare yet, odds are quite high that it soon will.
Health system CEO fired without cause in wake of class-action lawsuit over unnecessary surgeries
Reese Jackson, the former president and CEO of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare was unceremoniously dismissed from his role on June 1. Jackson has been named as a defendant in a pending class-action lawsuit filed by 900 women.
Thousands of heart surgery kits recalled due to FDA quality concerns
Specific lots of several procedure kits have been recalled after the FDA identified quality issues during a recent inspection.

Bleeding after PCI remains a significant issue for interventional cardiologists around the world

A new meta-analysis included data from nearly 400,000 PCI patients treated in the United States, Germany, Japan or Israel.

Heart transplant recipients face increased risk of maternal complications when giving birth

Today's cardiologists are fielding more questions than ever about the safety of giving birth following a heart transplant.

Regularly eating avocados is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

Fasting before cardiac catheterization may not be necessary—recommend a heart-healthy diet instead

“Patients can safely continue oral intake until the time of the procedure, improving their satisfaction and comfort without adverse events,” researchers wrote.

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Are GLP-1 agonists safe? FDA finds no evidence popular weight loss medications cause suicidal thoughts or actions

The popular drugs, originally developed to treat diabetes, are being used more and more in the United States to help obese and overweight patients lose weight.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

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4 ways AI is transforming healthcare at 1 medical school

Many people who rely on power wheelchairs to get around will soon have the option to let onboard AI negotiate obstacles, adjust speeds and avoid collisions.

Behind Gen. Austin’s controversially quiet ICU stay

Word is out on the elective procedure that started the secretive medical episode in the first place.

Amazon rolls out proactive virtual care for undermanaged chronic conditions

Next time you browse Amazon for a health-related product, don’t be surprised when you get prompted to consider consulting with a personal care team.

Care Delivery

Cardiology groups around the world unite to redefine heart failure

Cardiologist compensation keeps rising—but are we nearing a tipping point?

5 things to know about an emerging drug-resistant fungus now putting hospitals at risk of outbreaks

Health system CEO fired without cause in wake of class-action lawsuit over unnecessary surgeries

Thousands of heart surgery kits recalled due to FDA quality concerns