By 2036, the U.S. is projected to have 39,600 cardiology physicians available to meet a demand of 46,600, leaving a shortfall of about 7,000 physicians nationwide, according to projections from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and…
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Tupelo-based North Mississippi Medical Center has become the first hospital in Mississippi to treat tricuspid regurgitation using Abbott’s TriClip G5 system, a minimally invasive device designed for patients who are not candidates for open-heart surgery. The procedure was performed Feb.…
Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System has invested more than $15 million in cardiology services across the region through its Pulse Heart Institute, according to a March 6 Thurston Talk report. Completed projects include a $5 million hybrid OR and an…
Philips has received FDA 510(k) clearance for SmartHeart, an AI-powered planning tool that automates one of the most complex MRI exams: cardiac MR. The system generates 14 standard and advanced cardiac views in under 30 seconds and is intended to…
Cincinnati-based TriHealth is expanding its cardiology services into primary care offices across the region to improve access and follow-up care for heart patients, CBS affiliate WKRC reported March 4. The initiative aims to remove barriers to care by allowing patients…
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A cardiologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center argued to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that his former employer targeted him after he published an article opposing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, Courthouse News Service reported March…
Cardiology is rapidly developing into a competitive and consolidated landscape as more procedures become approved in the outpatient setting and the demand for cardiovascular services remains high among the U.S. population. Private equity is a significant driver of these dynamics…
UT Health Tyler (Texas) has completed its first TriClip transcatheter edge-to-edge repair procedure to treat tricuspid regurgitation. The minimally invasive procedure, performed by interventional cardiologist Ajay Pachika, MD, uses Abbott’s TriClip system to clip together part of the tricuspid valve…
Humana has expanded its cardiac care program through new partnerships with Karoo Health, US Heart and Vascular and Chamber Cardio. The partnership builds on its existing collaboration with CVAUSA’s Novocardia Care Solutions division, according to a March 3 news release.…
Little Rock, Ark.-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has appointed Srikanth Vallurupalli, MD, as director of the division of cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Vallurupalli is an associate professor in the division and has led the organization’s cardiovascular medicine fellowship program…