Three recent NIH-supported studies took a close look at disparities in cardiovascular care.

The American College of Cardiology has developed a helpful calculator that allows cardiologists and practice managers to estimate just how much the proposed 2023 MPFS could impact their practice.

While MGMA recognized that the No Surprises Act “established critical patient protections against balance billing and created new cost transparency tools to help patients,” the association argued the new requirements for 2022 also carried “ significant additional administrative burdens for group practices.”

A decade ago, when TAVR was first cleared by the FDA, surgeons had concern about losing business. But unexpectedly, TAVR has helped also gain heart surgery cases. 

Radiology business developments that broke softly but may soon make waves: 

The differential could signal an increase in patient access, especially in rural areas and the Midwest.

Eight imaging associations concerned about radiology’s fiscal fate at the hands of CMS’s proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2023 are imploring Congress to intervene.

Brijeshwar Maini, MD, structural heart cardiologist, national and Florida medical director of cardiology, Tenant Health, explains what hospitals need to build a structural heart program and develop a heart-team care collaboration approach.