Valdosta, Ga.-based SGMC Health completed its first patent foramen ovale closure procedure at its heart and vascular center. The procedure was performed by interventional cardiologist Daryoosh Derakhshan, DO, using the Gore Cardioform septal occluder, a minimally invasive device that seals…
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As cardiovascular procedures continue to shift to outpatient settings, ASCs are navigating unprecedented demand, evolving technology and new operational challenges. During Becker’s 31st Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs in Chicago, two physicians working at the forefront of…
A shortage of cardiology providers at Provo, Utah-based Revere Health has prompted the system to reduce heart care services across Utah County, according to a Nov. 20 Salt Lake City Tribune report. By December, only two physicians and two advanced…
Spokane, Wash.-based Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center has temporarily paused its heart transplant program due to a staffing shortage. Providence is helping patients transition to other transplant centers, ensuring they retain their accrued time on the donor waitlist. Patients in…
Here are 10 statistics and trends showcasing the evolution of the cardiology field and its growth among ASCs: 1. Heart failure prevalence in the U.S. is expected to rise by 46% between 2012 and 2030, according to AMN Healthcare. 2.…
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Several cardiology leaders joined Becker’s Oct. 16 at the 31st Annual Business and Operations of ASCs Meeting in Chicago to discuss how health systems and independent groups can recruit and retain top cardiovascular talent — and what cultural, regulatory and…
In a Nov. 4 response to the Federal Trade Commission’s request for information on how noncompete clauses impact healthcare businesses, the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions connects the negative effects of noncompete clauses to rising consolidation within the healthcare…
Holy Cross Medical Group has added Nadia Isabel Abelhad, MD, to its cardiology team. Dr. Abelhad is a cardiologist who specializes in preventive cardiology, advanced cardiac imaging and women’s cardiovascular health, according to a Nov. 17 news release from Holy…
On Nov. 4, the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission in response to the agency’s request for information on how noncompete clauses in employment contracts impact business. In the comments, SCAI said that…
As cardiology accelerates its shift into the outpatient setting, ASCs are confronting new opportunities alongside mounting business, reimbursement and operational pressures. Here are five advances reshaping the specialty, and what they mean for the ASC landscape: 1. CMS continues expanding…