Cardiology

Here are four data breaches and privacy events affecting cardiology practices in 2024, as reported by Becker's.

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has earned a $35 million charitable gift to advance research in interventional cardiology. 

Dalton, Ga.-based Hamilton Physician Group Cardiology, part of Vitruvian Health, has added Sonny Achtchi, DO, to its staff. 

Schaumbaug, Ill.-based Chicago Cardiology Institute experienced a data privacy event, according to a Dec. 13 news release from the institute. 

Madison-based Children's Wisconsin and UW Health have entered into a joint venture that merges their congenital heart disease programs, according to a Dec. 12 report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Physician Network has added Manoj Duggal, MD, to its staff.

AI health technology company Anumana has joined the American College of Cardiology's innovation program, according to a Dec. 12 news release from Anumana.

Here are five major developments and breakthroughs in cardiology research and technology in 2024:

On Nov. 1, CMS finalized a 2.83% cut to its 2025 physician payment rule, marking another year of declining reimbursements. 

Pediatric Cardiology Associates and Tampa Bay Adult Congenital Heart Center physicians have joined BayCare Medical Group, BayCare's physician practice, which operates facilities in Brandon, Lakeland, Safety Harbor, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Tampa and Wesley Chapel, Fla.