The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles has launched a sports cardiology program focused on athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Eli Friedman, MD, was appointed director of the program, which offers specialized evaluation and care for athletes with, or…
Author: Sophie Eydis
ASCs continue to expand far and wide, but a handful of states are leading the charge with new facilities, regulatory shifts and large-scale investments. These developments are reshaping how and where outpatient surgical care is delivered. Here are five states…
Anesthesia burnout continues to challenge hospitals and health systems. Some systems have already had to scale back case volumes because of provider shortages. However, early evidence shows that schedule redesigns and flexibility initiatives may help stabilize the workforce. New Orleans-based…
Anesthesiologists and surgeons share the same operating room but face different pressures. Building a strong alliance between the two specialties is key to improving OR efficiency, patient outcomes and financial performance. Here are five keys to forging a functional anesthesiologist-surgeon…
Medical technology company PAVmed has signed a nonbinding letter of intent with Durham, N.C.-based Duke University to license a multimodality endoscopic probe designed to detect and treat advanced esophageal precancer. The device combines angle-resolved low coherence interferometry with optical coherence…
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The Omaha-based University of Nebraska Medical Center’s department of anesthesiology hosted its second family day Aug. 23 at the Davis Global Center, drawing about 100 children, spouses and family members. The event, held in partnership with UNMC’s iEXCEL program, featured…
New York City-based Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital has launched the Samuel Fineman Cardiac Catheterization Artificial Intelligence Research Lab to advance interventional cardiology and improve patient outcomes. The lab, led by Annapoorna Kini, MD, director of Mount Sinai Hospital’s Cardiac…
The cardiology workforce is under growing strain as demand for heart care rises and physicians face mounting administrative and scheduling pressures. Becker’s connected with cardiology leaders to get their thoughts on how to grapple with the staffing challenges facing the…
Brunswick, Ga.-based Premier Surgery Center has completed its first Stryker Mako robotic-assisted total joint replacement, according to a Sept. 12 Savannah Business Journal report. Kevin Brooks, MD, a surgeon with Savannah, Ga.-based Optim Orthopedics who has performed more than 2,000…
Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio is planning a nine-bed heart unit as part of its expanded pediatric intensive care unit. The move will place all heart patients in one location, allowing for continuous, specialized care from a dedicated team, according…