Cardiology

Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care has established McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute and has appointed a chief medical director, Schwartz Creek Review reported Oct. 24. 

Similar to the orthopedic boom a decade ago, cardiology has emerged as the next major growth opportunity for ASC growth as these high-acuity cardiac surgeries migrate to the outpatient setting. 

Ransomware syndicate RansomHub claims that it has acquired one terabyte of patient data from Midlothian-based Cardiology of Virginia, according to an Oct. 23 report from DataBreaches.net.

Healthgrades released its top 50 hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac surgery in 2025.

WVU Medicine Princeton (W.Va.) Community Hospital and the Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Heart and Vascular Institute have opened a joint cardiology facility, the New Cardiology Clinic, according to an Oct. 22 report from WVVA. 

Rockford, Ill.-based Mercyhealth has added Faraz Kazmi, MD, to its medical staff.

Sanford, N.C.-based Central Carolina Cardiology has relocated, according to an Oct. 22 report from The Sanford Herald.

Here are five lawsuits involving cardiologists since July 1, as reported by Becker's: 

Pocatello, Idaho-based Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute added Ryan Longmore, DO, to its staff, according to an Oct. 21 report by East Idaho News.

AdventHealth Medical Group opened a cardiology clinic in Chatsworth, Ga.