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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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Record-breaking number of Americans enrolled in health insurance for 2023

A record-breaking 16.3 million people signed up for health insurance coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace during the latest open enrollment period.

January 27, 2023
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Kroger launches colorectal clinical trial sites

Kroger’s latest move underscores how large companies in other industries are making their way into the healthcare space.

January 26, 2023
COVID-19 vaccines help reduce the serious coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. Multiple studies have shown that the risk from very rare vaccine side effects are far outweighed by the much greater risk of hospitalization and death due to COVID infections.

Updated COVID-19 booster protects against subvariants, new study confirms

The findings stem from a new CDC study comparing people who received the new booster and those who received between two to four doses of the original vaccine.

January 26, 2023
As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption expands in radiology, there is growing concern that AI algorithms needs to undergo quality assurance (QA) reviews. How to validate radiology AI? How can you validate medical imaging AI?

Cardiologists use video-based AI model to ID coronary artery disease

A team of specialists out of Cedars-Sinai developed the deep learning model using TTEs from nearly 3,000 patients.

January 26, 2023
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Amazon launches $5 prescription services program

The medications included in the program treat more than 80 conditions.

January 24, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the biggest stories in healthcare for years, but many clinicians still remain unsure about how, exactly, they should be using AI to help their patients. A new analysis in European Heart Journal explored that exact issue, providing cardiology professionals with a step-by-step breakdown of how to get the most out of this potentially game-changing technology.

AI in cardiology: A step-by-step guide to developing high-quality algorithms

Overwhelmed or confused by AI and machine learning technology? A new analysis in European Heart Journal hopes to provide some clarity. 

January 24, 2023
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FDA proposes major shift to COVID vaccine schedule

Under the new proposal, the FDA would conduct an assessment of prevalent strains circulating each year, likely beginning around June, with the aim of new vaccines being ready by September. 

January 24, 2023
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More Americans are putting off care than ever before

The percentage of Americans who are postponing medical care has reached a new high, according to a recent Gallup poll.

January 19, 2023
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Cardiology groups share key update: ABMS seeking feedback on proposed Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

Five of the largest U.S. medical societies focused on cardiovascular health are one step closer to seeing their paradigm-shifting proposal become a reality.

Cardiovascular Business
Cardiologists, thoracic surgeons applaud FTC’s ban of most noncompete clauses

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and Society of Thoracic Surgeons have both shared statements in support of the ban, which is already being challenged in court. The American Hospital Association, meanwhile, opposes the policy shift, saying it “errs by seeking to create a one-size-fits-all rule”

Cardiovascular Business
Why the business side of cardiology was a key focus at ACC.24

Alison Bailey, MD, co-chair of the business of cardiology sessions at ACC.24, emphasized that reimbursement cuts can have a long-term negative impact on patient. 

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