West Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health has appointed Peter George, MD, as chief medical officer for cardiovascular services. In the role, Dr. George will provide clinical leadership, as well as guide the organization’s strategy for heart and vascular care across…
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The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has recognized three CRNAs as top educational administrators and instructors, according to Dec. 18 news releases from the organization. The leaders will be presented with the awards during the AANA’s 2026 Edge Conference. Lori…
The ambulatory healthcare services sector gained 24,000 jobs in November, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Dec. 16. Additions in ambulatory healthcare services accounted for more than half of the total healthcare jobs gained last…
Ambulatory leaders face a stark reality: cost pressures, staffing shortages and access bottlenecks are rising faster than resources can keep up. Yet expectations for growth and patient experience haven’t softened. According to a Becker’s survey, organizations are turning to seven…
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Editor’s Note: A North Carolina trial court has upheld the constitutionality of the state’s certificate-of-need laws in a Dec. 12 ruling. With the CON restrictions being lifted in North Carolina, OrthoCarolina is looking to expand its network of ASCs to…
The 2025 Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Match, which concluded Dec. 31, left 71 positions unfilled across 49 programs. In response, the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions held a town hall Dec. 15 to discuss the results with its membership. “In…
Infusion centers are under growing pressure as cancer incidence rises and treatment protocols grow more complex. At the same time, staffing shortages and workforce fatigue are making it harder to meet demand. Facilities, pharmacy operations, and clinical teams aren’t scaling…
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Cardiology is exploding in the outpatient setting as technology advancements, patient preferences and payer incentives align towards ASCs. Here’s what three ASC leaders have recently said about cardiology’s outpatient expansion in 2025 and where it’s headed next: 1. Amanda Ryan,…
Here are 10 surgeons that made notable strides in clinical innovation and leadership in 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD, and Paul Celestre, MD, became the first surgeons to use Spine Wave’s new Testa TP pivoting…
From first-of-its-kind cardiac procedure milestones to new AI and technology integrations, here are 15 firsts that happened in the cardiology space, as reported by Becker’s in 2025. Note: This list is not exhaustive.