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.

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.
Kaiser Permanente to pay community hospital over $82M to resolve out-of-network reimbursement dispute
The lawsuit dates back to 2019 but has been stuck in the court process for years. In the end, the health plan will pay Pomona Valley Hospital for emergency care delivered to patients at an out-of-network rate—though the facility didn’t get all of what it was seeking.
Chest pain drug lowers risk of kidney injury after PCI
Treating certain high-risk PCI patients with nicorandil before and after treatment can significantly reduce their risk of contrast-related injuries.
New digital platform gets clinicians on the same page when treating heart attacks
One of the platform's biggest benefits is the rich clinical information it provides to all members of the care team.

doctor with overweight patient who may be treated with TAVR or surgery

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.

Self-expanding TAVR system with new sealing cuff linked to high success rate, favorable outcomes

The valve, designed with a new-look sealing cuff for limiting paravalvular regurgitation, gained FDA approval in January 2023.

When private equity moves in, safety performance falls off

After being bought by private equity firms, hospitals tend to see significant increases in inpatient falls and infections, according to new research published in JAMA.

Eli Lilly and Company launches online marketplace with home delivery to combat ‘complex’ healthcare system

The news comes as more and more medications, including Lilly's own tirzepatide, are being used to treat both obesity and diabetes.

Care Delivery

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

Kaiser Permanente to pay community hospital over $82M to resolve out-of-network reimbursement dispute

Chest pain drug lowers risk of kidney injury after PCI

New digital platform gets clinicians on the same page when treating heart attacks