The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions has named J. Dawn Abbott, MD, as president for 2026–27. According to an April 25 news release shared with Becker’s, Dr. Abbott assumed the role during SCAI 2026 Scientific Sessions, held April 23–25…
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UTHealth Houston established a department of cardiology at McGovern Medical School, effective May 1. The department is led by founding chair Biswajit Kar, MD, and becomes the school’s 24th academic department. Faculty, including more than 70 physicians and scientists, will…
The latest generation of cardiovascular leaders is helping reshape how heart disease is predicted, prevented and treated, with a growing focus on data, early intervention and personalized care. These three physicians are building momentum across AI, population health and more…
CMS and the FDA have proposed a new coverage policy to change Medicare beneficiaries access to certain FDA-designated Class II and Class III breakthrough devices. According to an April 23 FDA news release, the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate…
Eugene Braunwald, MD, often referred to as the “father of modern cardiology” has died at age 96. Dr. Braunwald has more than 1,000 publications in peer-reviewed journals, and his research expanded knowledge of heart disease, particularly in congestive heart disease,…
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Portland, Maine-based Northern Light Mercy Hospital plans to expand its cardiovascular care services with a new location at the Rock Row Health Campus in Westbrook, Maine. The project will add cardiology services, including on-site echocardiography and cardiac stress testing, alongside…
As CMS expands the list of approved cardiac procedures in ASCs, independent operators are finding that reimbursement rates often fail to cover the true cost of care. Amanda Ryan, MD, interventional cardiologist and CEO of Advanced Heart and Vascular Center…
Johnson & Johnson is introducing an AI-enabled cardiac mapping. The new Cartosound Sonatamodule integrates with the company’s CARTO System to convert intracardiac echocardiography images into detailed maps and automatically label cardiac structures. The tool is designed to help physicians build…
The push to move cardiac procedures out of hospitals and into ASCs has generated excitement across the industry, but many leaders say the reality is far more demanding than the conversation suggests. Amanda Ryan, DO, interventional cardiologist and CEO of…
MDVIP, a personalized primary care company, has named cardiologist Jeffrey Lin, MD, chief medical officer. Dr. Lin will lead MDVIP’s clinical strategy and care delivery as the company expands its preventive, personalized primary care model nationwide. He will also collaborate…