Care Delivery

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.

Mayo Clinic was listed the No. 3 top cardiovascular hospital in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Top 10 hospitals in the world for 2023

The United States has some of the best hospitals in the world, including the No. 1 overall best hospital, according to a recent ranking of hospitals by Newsweek.

March 6, 2023

Diabetes and obesity rates in the US are climbing

Reviewing the records of nearly 13,000 young adults, researchers have found several cardiovascular risk factors increased in prevalence over time.

March 6, 2023

UnityPoint Health to merge with Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Both organizations signed a letter of intent to merge in a deal where both would keep their brands and continue to deliver care locally.

March 3, 2023
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MercyOne completes acquisition of Genesis

The deal was first announced in September 2022, and with its closure, all interests and operations of Genesis become part of MercyOne.

March 2, 2023
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Walmart Health expanding with 28 locations in 2024

With the growth trajectory, Walmart Health will have more than 75 locations by the end of 2024.

March 2, 2023
Ultra-high-res MRI Reveals Migraine Brain Changes

Hackensack Meridian teams up with AI specialists for brain tumor care

The partnership is just the latest example of AI technologies being adopted in the healthcare space.

March 1, 2023
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Eli Lilly caps insulin costs at $35 per month

The company announced price reductions of 70% for its most commonly prescribed insulins.

March 1, 2023
Medicare money payment physician. The CardioVascular Coalition and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions have both issued new statements highlighting their issues with the 2024 MPFS proposed rule. 

Hospitals still facing financial struggles in 2023

Hospital margins were -1% in January 2023, compared to -0.7% in December 2022. 

 

February 28, 2023

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In addition, cardiologists average an additional $75,000 per year in incentive-based bonuses. That number is only higher for two other specialties. 

CMS has issued its proposed rule for the 2025 Medicare hospital inpatient prospective payment system, suggesting a payment increase of 2.6%. According to the American Hospital Association, this update would not be enough at a time when hospitals are already struggling to stay open. 

The rumors, it seems, were true. Once the deal is finalized, Shockwave Medical will operate as a business unit within Johnson & Johnson MedTech.

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