Serious changes could be coming to a cardiology practice near you.

The ongoing rise of private equity continues to be one of the biggest topics in modern healthcare. 

The popular diet prioritizes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and olive oil. Researchers found that it was associated with multiple long-term benefits for patients with a cancer diagnosis. 

Tracking private equity acquisitions can be challenging, but that didn't stop researchers from exploring the last decade of activity in cardiology. "It will be critical to monitor the effects on procedural utilization, quality and outcomes for patients with CVD,” the group wrote. 

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. 

Veteran cardiologist Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, has a long history in medical research as both an author and an editor. He and his team want to review manuscripts quickly and publish a wide variety of voices.

A JACC report card highlights excess cardiovascular mortality among Black Americans and "persistent and tragic inequities" in cardiovascular care.

ACC President Cathie Biga, MSN, RN, Edward Fry, MD, and electrophysiologist Parin Patel, MD, discuss the growing cardiologist shortage.