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.

4 must-haves for health execs deploying ambient AI scribes at scale
Successfully adopting the technology across wide and varying care settings depends on a whole lot more than just technical sophistication.
Aggressively treating blood pressure, cholesterol levels fails to improve cognitive function
Targeting key cardiovascular risk factors for two full years was not linked to a reduced risk of cognitive decline or dementia.
FTC homes in on healthcare
The federal regulatory agency that exists to protect consumers and promote competition across the economy is newly focused on patients and clinicians as well as taxpayers.
Cardiovascular Business announces its Forty Under 40 Class of 2026
The Cardiovascular Business Forty Under 40 Class of 2026 represents an accomplished group of clinicians, researchers, entrepreneurs and administrators who are redefining what cardiovascular leadership looks like under the age of 40.
FDA-approved surgical aortic valve implanted for first time in US
The next-generation valve from Corcym features a sutureless frame as well as laser-cut leaflets and thread holes.

ChatGPT large language AI radiology patient information

Image-interpretation market scoreboard: Radiologists 72%, others 28%

Radiologists interpret almost all imaging studies generated in hospital settings for indications other than cardiac concerns.

Abbott’s HeartMate LVADs recalled again over screen issues—FDA highlights significant risks

Abbott has received multiple reports of its HeartMate monitor screens freezing, glitching and even displaying incorrect patient information. A total of 17 injuries have been reported so far.

Denise Busman from MedAxoim explains importance of the business management model in cardiology departments. She presented in a business of cardiology session at ACC 2024. #Medaxoim #ACC #ACC2024

Why your cardiology department's leadership structure matters

The way a cardiology department's management is organized can have a direct impact on physician satisfaction and patient care. "Without good governance and leadership, nothing else matters," one expert said.

Coalition for Health AI publishes stakeholder guide, proposes 6-stage AI lifecycle

Those who have been thinking healthcare could use a detailed framework on the responsible use of healthcare AI just got their wish.

‘SR’ onboards another independent practice, its 1st in the Natural State

The private-practice coalition Strategic Radiology, aka “SR,” has added Arkansas to the 30 or so states in which its 1,700+ radiologists operate.

Analysis: Allied radiology professionals generate millions of dollars per year in indirect revenues alone

General radiology technologists taking humble X-rays and working under contract directly boost their organizations’ bottom lines by $626,825 per year.

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

Healthcare leaders worldwide counting on AI to close ‘critical gaps’ in patient care

A full 85% of 2,800 surveyed across 14 countries say they’re investing in the technology now or planning to do so within three years.

Care Delivery

4 must-haves for health execs deploying ambient AI scribes at scale

Aggressively treating blood pressure, cholesterol levels fails to improve cognitive function

FTC homes in on healthcare

Cardiovascular Business announces its Forty Under 40 Class of 2026

FDA-approved surgical aortic valve implanted for first time in US