Cardiovascular Logistics, a cardiology-focused management services organization, has named Gary Kirsh, MD, as CEO. Dr. Kirsh has served on Cardiovascular Logistics’ board of directors since November 2025 and is the co-founder and former CEO of Solaris Health, which he built…
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Cardiology has been at the center of the most recent wave of procedures approved for the outpatient setting by CMS – but the widespread adoption of these procedures in ASCs hinges on affordability and feasibility. Supply and device costs —…
Chattanooga (Tenn.) Heart Institute has agreed to pay $3.75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2023 security incident, according to a July 9 report from The HIPAA Journal. The breach, which occurred between March 8 and March…
A cardiologist who sued UPMC alleging retaliation after reporting an alleged conflict of interest involving the health system’s CEO has agreed to dismiss his lawsuit, with UPMC stating no money or compensation was paid, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported. Hemal Gada,…
Lisa Nee, MD, an interventional cardiologist whose campaign describes her as a whistleblower over patient care failures at a veterans hospital, has entered the 2027 Chicago mayoral race, NBC 5 reported July 7. Dr. Nee began her career as a…
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Altamonte Springs, Fla.-AdventHealth Medical Group opened a new cardiology clinic in Cartersville, Ga., expanding access to heart care for patients in Bartow County and surrounding communities, Coosa Valley News reported July 8. Rachel Harris, MD, a board-certified cardiologist specializing in…
Madison, Ga.-based Morgan Medical Center has launched a new cardiology service line led by board-certified cardiologist John Layher, MD. The 25-bed critical access hospital, a level 4 trauma center serving Morgan County, will offer the service alongside physician assistant Jennifer…
Franklin, Tenn.-based U.S. Heart and Vascular has expanded its network in Georgia with two new partnerships. The organization partnered with Cardiovascular Clinic of North Georgia, based in Gainesville, and Cardiology of Atlanta, according to a July 2 news release from…
Cookeville-based Tennessee Heart has transitioned to an independent, physician-led practice through a partnership with Atria Health. Tennessee Heart will continue to operate under its same name and local leadership. In addition to its partnership with Atria Health, Tennessee Heart will…
The American College of Cardiology’s advocacy team has spent the first half of 2026 engaged on multiple fronts simultaneously — federal payment battles, state-level prior authorization campaigns and the rollout of a new heart failure payment model — with mixed…