Cardiology

 As more cardiovascular procedures move outside of hospital walls, outpatient catheterization labs have gained steam as a strategic priority for cardiology groups, ASCs and hospitals alike.  Here are 12 new cath labs opened, announced or developed so far in 2026,…

Cardiosense, a medical AI technology company, received FDA de novo classification for its pulmonary capillary wedge pressure analysis software, a noninvasive heart failure monitoring technology.  The software uses AI and a wearable chest sensor to estimate PCWP, a measure associated…

Cardiovascular medicine is advancing rapidly as physician leaders drive breakthroughs in heart failure care, cardiac electrophysiology, structural heart procedures and precision cardiovascular research. At the same time, many of the field’s top clinicians are helping shape national policy, clinical guidelines…

Manchester, N.H.-based Elliot Health System has expanded its electrophysiology program with new catheter ablation services for atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm disorders, along with a Watchman left atrial appendage closure implant program.  The health system also completed New Hampshire’s…

CMS’ recent expansion of covered cardiology procedures in ASCs is spurring the development of new outpatient sites, promising a continued shift of procedures out of the hospital setting.  Cardiology’s growth in the outpatient space will likely also impact patient experience…

As cardiovascular procedures, including electrophysiology, expand into the outpatient setting, ASC leaders are eyeing a new field of opportunities to close critical gaps in care while increasing patient volumes. But cardiology comes with higher stakes than many other specialties: Wait…

In its 2026 Physician Fee Schedule, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation finalized a mandatory payment model, effective Jan. 1, 2027, that will tie Medicare payments to clinician performance on quality, cost and care coordination metrics in specialties including…

Tulsa-based Oklahoma Heart Institute became the first facility in the U.S. to use the Supira percutaneous left ventricular assist device as part of the SUPPORT II research trial. The SUPPORT II trial is evaluating the investigational device’s ability to support…

A nurse in Progress, Pa., alleges that she was fired from her position at Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health after reporting a medical assistant who was illegally making treatment decisions for patients. According to court documents obtained by Becker’s, Stephanie…

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt Health appointed David Parra, MD, associate director of its division of pediatric cardiology, effective July 1. Dr. Parra is a professor of pediatrics, medicine and radiology and radiological sciences at Vanderbilt Health. He also serves as director…