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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.

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New American College of Cardiology registry focuses on data from outpatient ambulatory surgical centers

The ACC launched its latest registry knowing that volumes at these outpatient facilities are expected to rise in the years ahead. 

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Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

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Humana pilot study reveals ongoing healthcare discrimination among Medicare Advantage members

While only a feasibility exercise, the study strongly suggests additional patient screenings would help deepen understanding of literacy and discrimination issues.

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AI, blood thinners and patient positioning: Exploring late-breaking science at the International Stroke Conference

ISC 2024 in Phoenix has already featured several eye-opening late-breaking presentations. One study, for example, found that positioning a stroke patient's head differently before surgery can significantly decrease the risk of neurological complications. 

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Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

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Healthcare stakeholders to AI-equipped devices: We don’t trust you if we don’t know what you don’t know

It’s not easy to get patients, providers, payers, vendors and regulators to agree on any one aspect of healthcare delivery. But the CDRH recently managed to get everyone to settle on a working definition of transparency.

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Historic growth: Cleveland Clinic hires 4 new cardiothoracic surgeons to keep up with rising demand

One of the world's leading heart hospitals is seeing significant growth. This represents the first time it has hired four new cardiothoracic surgeons in a single 12-month period. 

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General public perceives nurses as the most ethical, honest professionals in the US workforce

Americans trust nurses and doctors less than they did a few years ago, but both professions still make the top five among 23 wide and varied work roles.

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