Cardiology

Cardiology is in the midst of one of the most rapid consolidation waves in modern medicine. As reimbursement tightens and operational costs climb, more independent groups are aligning with hospitals, health systems or private equity-backed platforms to stay competitive. Here…

Essentia Health-South University Clinic in Fargo, N.D., has added Markus Erb, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Erb is a pediatric cardiologist and treats conditions including blood clots, congestive heart failure and heart defects, according to an Oct. 24 news release…

Wait times to see a cardiologist in the U.S. have climbed by double-digit percentage points as the population faces a wave of increased demand for cardiovascular care.  Claire Beskin, a graduate of Boston-based Northeastern University, has been developing a new…

Kristen Richards, the vice president of ambulatory care at Cardiovascular Logistics, a national , physician-led cardiovascular platform, joined Becker’s to discuss the obstacles to the outpatient migration of cardiovascular procedures.  Editor’s note: This interview was edited lightly for clarity and…

Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth Medical Group has added Krunalkumar Patel, MD, to its medical staff.  Dr. Patel is a cardiologist and will provide care to patients at Bayhealth Cardiology in Dover, according to an Oct. 22 news release from Bayhealth.  Dr.…

In July, CMS proposed a significant expansion of the covered procedures list for ASCs, which included many cardiovascular procedures.  Here’s what five leaders have said about the expansion of cardiology into the ASC and outpatient setting since Jan. 1:  1.…

Cardiologists are navigating one of the most turbulent periods in modern medicine. As reimbursement tightens and administrative burdens mount, many heart specialists are struggling to balance patient care, financial pressure and their own well-being.  Here are five trends keeping cardiologists…

Here are accomplishments, achievements and firsts in the cardiology space that Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 14:

Here are five recent leadership announcements in the cardiology space as reported by Becker’s since Oct. 1: 1. The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai appointed four directors Oct. 24: Here are the new directors: 2. Episcopal Health Services in New…

The following cardiologists lead departments at hospitals ranked in the top 10 for cardiology, heart & vascular surgery by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-26, following a previous look at the leaders of the top five programs.  Cedars-Sinai Medical…