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With the CON restrictions being lifted in North Carolina, OrthoCarolina is looking to expand its network of ASCs to grow access to care.  These regulations had previously limited independent practices from building and developing outpatient surgery centers. The changes allow…

The 2025 Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Match, which concluded Dec. 31, left 71 positions unfilled across 49 programs.  In response, the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions held a town hall Dec. 15 to discuss the results with its membership. “In…

Cardiology is exploding in the outpatient setting as technology advancements, patient preferences and payer incentives align towards ASCs.  Here’s what three ASC leaders have recently said about cardiology’s outpatient expansion in 2025 and where it’s headed next: 1. Amanda Ryan,…

Here are 10 surgeons that made notable strides in clinical innovation and leadership in 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD, and Paul Celestre, MD, became the first surgeons to use Spine Wave’s new Testa TP pivoting…

From first-of-its-kind cardiac procedure milestones to new AI and technology integrations, here are 15 firsts that happened in the cardiology space, as reported by Becker’s in 2025. Note: This list is not exhaustive.

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Venture Fund has invested in Ultrom=nics, an AI-driven cardiology solutions developer, to enhance early identification of heart failure, Fem Tech World announced Dec. 18. Ultronics’ technology can help clinicians detect heart failure…

As outpatient spine surgery accelerates, spine surgeons are also becoming more adept in their strategies. Editor’s note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question: How will your approach to outpatient spine surgery change in the next five years? Steven Girdler,…

Marshall Health Network has moved its vascular surgery outpatient practice to a renovated space on the campus of St. Mary’s Medical Center.  J. Chris Kitchen, MD, and Matthew Krantz, MD, lead the vascular surgery practice, according to a Dec. 17…

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office began investigating Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health in October after several physicians filed antitrust complaints about amended employment contracts, including changes to noncompete clauses. In a Dec. 17 report, Medscape outlines the details of the case…

In 2025, national gastroenterology and hepatology organizations recognized physicians whose work is advancing digestive disease research, clinical care, education and innovation. These five GI leaders were honored for their contributions to the specialty this year: Note: This is not an…