Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute has added Pedro Covas, MD. Dr. Covas is a noninvasive cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography and cardiac computed tomography to guide structural heart procedures, according to…
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By 2030, more than 80% of cardiovascular procedures are expected to be eligible for ASCs and office-based labs, and Cardiovascular Logistics, a national, physician-led cardiovascular platform, is at the forefront of this migration. The company recently launched a nationwide recruitment…
Here are 12 cardiologists who joined new hospitals, health systems and practices, as reported by Becker’s in October. Note: This list is not exhaustive.
Adults with elevated levels of three cardiovascular biomarkers had nearly triple the risk of heart attack compared to those with normal levels, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025. The analysis, led…
CMS finalized its 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, reducing reimbursement for many cardiology procedures performed in hospital settings. Beginning in 2026, Medicare will reduce the portion of hospital payments that covers indirect practice costs by 50%, resulting in about a…
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Cardiology is rapidly gaining momentum as an outpatient specialty. As CMS continues expanding its list of approved ASC procedures and technology makes more complex interventions possible in lower-acuity settings, more cardiovascular care is moving beyond the hospital. The shift is…
Cardiologists’ pay has continued on a solidly upward trajectory in recent years. But as pay has risen, so have the pressures placed on cardiologists in their day-to-day practice, TCTMD reported Oct. 30. According to MedAxiom’s “2025 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation &…
The highest-paid cardiologist in Raleigh, N.C., earns $1,078,500, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $432,490 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the salaries the five…
Cardiology is in the midst of one of the most rapid consolidation waves in modern medicine. As reimbursement tightens and operational costs climb, more independent groups are aligning with hospitals, health systems or private equity-backed platforms to stay competitive. Here…
Essentia Health-South University Clinic in Fargo, N.D., has added Markus Erb, MD, to its staff. Dr. Erb is a pediatric cardiologist and treats conditions including blood clots, congestive heart failure and heart defects, according to an Oct. 24 news release…