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.

Researchers bring on-the-go CCTA scans to underserved communities
Cleerly and Clear Heart and Lung Imaging partnered to drive a cardiac-capable mobile CT scanner across Arizona, Louisiana, Georgia and Florida. Their goals were to evaluate patients in underserved parts of the United States and collect data for an ongoing clinical trial.
The world’s best heart hospitals: New list includes many from United States
Newsweek and Statista have shared their 2027 list of the world’s top 300 hospitals for cardiology. Nine of the top 20 are based in the United States.
Fewer Americans are dying from heart disease—Black patients still face the highest risks
The overall mortality rate for U.S. patients with cardiovascular disease has improved significantly in recent years. At the same time, however, care gaps remain that must be addressed.
Gen Z seems to appreciate TikTok doctors more than the ones seen in person
As long as the influencer presents with apparent knowledgeability, a polished appearance, medical accoutrements and a caring demeanor, he or she will probably be afforded plenty of leeway to hold forth on all things health and healthcare.
‘Black matter’ in ICU Medical IV drips deemed unlikely to pose a risk to patients
In an update to an early alert from May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said an investigation by the device manufacturer concluded the black spots were part of the PVC material used in manufacturing.

UnitedHealthcare eliminates prior authorization requirements linked to 1,700 procedure codes

The change will begin Oct. 1, impacting 11 states. The effort is part of a plan to eliminate prior authorization approvals for 30% of healthcare services by the end of the year, the insurer confirmed.

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New research: For lower costs without worse outcomes, vertically integrate healthy health systems with certain health plans

Hospital-operated Medicare Advantage plans can help streamline post-hospitalization care of discharged inpatients while cutting episode-of-care costs and maintaining good patient outcomes.

Americans trust their doctors while second-guessing distant intermediaries—now more than ever

The general public is smiling at local healthcare providers while snarling at federal healthcare agencies, according to a survey report posted Aug. 31 by Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

Newsweek ranked the 50 best heart hospitals in the world

TAVR and PCI: When heart patients need both, does the order matter?

Many patients who need TAVR also present with coronary artery disease. According to new data presented at ESC Congress 2026, performing TAVR first is noninferior to performing PCI first.

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center sued after allegedly exposing dozens of patients to bloodborne pathogens

Many of the details are unknown, but a primary plaintiff in the lawsuit said the exposure stemmed from a contaminated solution used during a 2024 colonoscopy. An attorney representing the patient said as many as 100 people could have been exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2023 meeting. Photo by Dave Fornell

New ESC heart failure guidelines include major updates

The new guidelines, published in European Heart Journal and presented at ESC Congress 2026, show just how much heart failure care has evolved in recent years.

Dan Halpern, MD, director of the NYU adult congenital heart program, and Klinsky Family associate professor off cardiology at NYU Langone, explains how his adult congenital heart program works and how referrals are helping guide care for these complex patients. He said the number of adult con genital patients is increasing due to the high survival outcomes from interventions earlier in a patients life.

Adult congenital heart programs growing more important as time goes on

More than 95% of congenital heart patients now survive into adulthood, leaving clinicians with much more ground to cover than ever before. Providing high-quality care for these patients requires specialty care as well as collaborations with general cardiologists.

Sword Health to expand virtual mental health portfolio with Headspace acquisition

According to Axios, the deal could be worth $300 million. The buyout was revealed in a regulatory filing.

Care Delivery

Researchers bring on-the-go CCTA scans to underserved communities

The world’s best heart hospitals: New list includes many from United States

Fewer Americans are dying from heart disease—Black patients still face the highest risks

Gen Z seems to appreciate TikTok doctors more than the ones seen in person

‘Black matter’ in ICU Medical IV drips deemed unlikely to pose a risk to patients