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.

Where to raise kids in the US for optimal healthcare and wellness
The four best states for pediatric healthcare are bunched together geographically. The four worst are nowhere near each other.
SVS quality initiative gathers data to improve vascular care
More than 7,000 physicians from a wide variety of healthcare specialties are already participating in the project.
5 serious challenges the nursing profession is grappling with right now
U.S. nurse shortages are bad and getting worse. And that’s only the most obvious problem vexing the profession at the national level.
Patients feeling less sure about medical AI these days
Consumer affinity for AI in healthcare has plummeted over the past two years, a new survey report shows.
Hospital sues cardiology practice for alleged breach of contract, ending years-long partnership
The cardiovascular care of thousands of Missouri patients is suddenly up in the air. The heart of the issue is a practice's alleged interest in opening up a new private equity-backed clinic.

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.