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This channel includes news on cardiovascular care delivery, including how patients are diagnosed and treated, cardiac care guidelines, policies or legislation impacting patient care, device recalls that may impact patient care, and cardiology practice management.

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Athenahealth launches AI tool for EHRs

The company thinks its new technology can help physicians spend more time with patients and less time filling out paperwork. 

June 30, 2022
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Monkeypox update: Biden administration plans to have 1.6M vaccines available by year's end

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its strategy to vaccinate and protect those most at risk from monkeypox, a rare disease in the same family as smallpox.

June 29, 2022
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Most hospitals are not complying with price transparency laws

Hospitals have been required to post their prices of their 300 most common procedures since Jan. 1, 2021. However, a majority of providers are still not fully complying. 

June 27, 2022
There has been fear of a small number of patients who experience myocarditis after COVID vaccination, but a new study found it is safe in patients with prior heart damage. Image courtesy of Banner Health. #COVID19 #COVIDvaccination

COVID-19 vaccines saved 20 million lives

New research illuminates just how effective COVID-19 vaccines were at saving lines––20 million deaths were likely avoided.

June 24, 2022
durbin-ama-opioid. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) have published new guidelines focused on the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with chronic coronary disease (CCD).

Mark Cuban’s generic drug prices could save Medicare $3.6B

Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School compared 89 generic drugs sold by Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) to what Medicare paid for the same drugs in 2020.

June 22, 2022

UnitedHealth Group to acquire UK tech company for $1.5B

The all-cash deal follow's UnitedHealth Group's recent acquisition of LHC Group for $5.4 billion.

June 20, 2022
American Medical Association President Gerald Harmon, MD, explains some of the hottest topics discussed at the 2022 AMA House of Delegates meeting in Chicago. Harmon, a retired Air Force general and family practice specialist, said the top polices adopted where those that addressed gun control, physician burn out and issues regarding scope creep where non-physicians are filling roles traditionally held by doctors. #AMAmtg #AMA175 #AMA #guncontrol

VIDEO: AMA president discusses gun control, physician burnout and scope creep

American Medical Association President Gerald Harmon, MD, joined us for an exclusive chat about some of the hottest topics discussed at the 2022 AMA House of Delegates meeting.

June 16, 2022
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Hospitals claim victory in Supreme Court Medicare payment decision

The court case stems from HHS’ 2018  final rule establishing separate reimbursement rates for hospitals that serve low-income or rural populations through the 340B program and all other hospitals.

June 15, 2022

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The agency is urging healthcare providers to transition away from these devices and seek out alternatives. It is even working with other manufacturers to try and get similar products on the market as quickly as possible. 

Jeffrey Kuvin, MD, one of the leading voices behind efforts to create a new Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, spoke with Cardiovascular Business about where things stand today.

Half a year after President Biden officially directed federal agencies in the executive branch’s bailiwick to “seize the promise and manage the risks” of AI, the White House has posted a status report.

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