Cardiology

Unauthorized parties accessed the personal data of all current and former patients and staff at Birmingham-based Alabama Cardiovascular Group. 

Healthgrades released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac care in 2024, including four in Michigan. 

Cardiology trails only radiology as the specialty with the highest number of AI algorithms cleared by the FDA.  

Two families have filed separate lawsuits against Manchester, N.H.-based Catholic Medical Center after their family members allegedly died during heart surgery, according to an Aug. 8 report from The New Hampshire Union Leader.

Cardiology is the fastest-growing ASC specialty and has drawn significant attention from private equity groups and other investors in recent years. 

Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health facilities are now offering a minimally invasive vascular procedure to treat high blood pressure.

Roman DeSanctis, MD, a cardiologist who practiced at Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital, has died at 93, according to an Aug. 6 report from The Boston Globe.

Here are 20 updates on the cardiology industry that Becker's has reported since July 1:

Auburn (N.Y.) Cardiology Associates is closing its doors after nearly four decades following the retirement of owner and head physician Rama Godishala, MD, according to an Aug. 5 report from The Citizen. 

Average starting salaries for cardiologists declined 8.55% from 2022 to 2024, according to AMN Healthcare's 2024 "Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives," report.