The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute is hosting a two-day symposium focused on exploring the benefits and long-term potential of robotic aortic valve replacement. Fans of the procedure say it represents a safe, effective alternative to TAVR and SAVR in patients with severe aortic stenosis. 

The Association of Black Cardiologists hopes to improve widespread disparities in care through the use of patient education, free diagnostic heart screenings and other proven methods. 

Health officials launched a review of over 21,000 imaging exams after determining that numerous patients had pertinent findings fly under the radar for months. 

Never mind artificial general intelligence. Worry about artificial superintelligence.

The family of Jeffrey Alan Fulcher, 58, sued the Medical University of South Carolina after the father of three died six days after undergoing a minimally invasive procedure to remove part of his esophagus. The state, on behalf of the hospital, settled the case out of court. 

Researchers put an advanced AI model to the test, using it to evaluate the ECG results of more than 1,000 patients. It performed quite well. 

President Donald Trump’s administration argues that their “WISeR” model will eliminate unnecessary testing and save Medicare money. But eight Democrats opposing it think it will only bring Medicare Advantage chaos to Part A and Part B.

Starting in 2026, patients covered by UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage and commercial plans will not have care reimbursed for instances of remote patient monitoring unless they have diagnosed heart failure or are pregnant and experiencing hypertension. The shift stands at odds with traditional Medicare, which added new claims codes for providers to use next year.