Oklahoma City-based Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health will establish a new heart center after receiving a $20 million gift from the Presbyterian Health Foundation and a $200 million investment from the state legislature. The Oklahoma Children’s OU Health Presbyterian Health…
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Oklahoma City-based Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health will establish a new heart center after receiving a $20 million gift from the Presbyterian Health Foundation and a $200 million investment from the state legislature. The Oklahoma Children’s OU Health Presbyterian Health…
Independent cardiology groups are weighing new affiliations while many hospital-affiliated practices are reevaluating their alignments. During a recent discussion hosted by Becker’s Healthcare and NextGen Healthcare, leaders discussed the shifts and the operational and technological hurdles cardiology practices face today.…
Indianapolis-based Indiana University and IU Health have named Sara Pereira, MD, and Matthew Feinstein, MD, as co-leaders of its Cardiovascular Institute. Dr. Pereira stepped into her role in August and Dr. Feinstein will join the institute Jan. 12, according to…
Indianapolis-based Indiana University and IU Health have named Sara Pereira, MD, and Matthew Feinstein, MD, as co-leaders of its Cardiovascular Institute. Dr. Pereira stepped into her role in August and Dr. Feinstein will join the institute Jan. 12, according to…
A meds-to-beds program implemented at New York City-based Montefiore Health System improved low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients undergoing coronary or peripheral artery revascularization, according to a study published Aug. 21 in JACC: Advances. The improved LDL-C levels remained among patients…
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham will expand the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine’s Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation program through a collaboration with the virtual cardiac rehabilitation platform Recora. The BHI-ICR program is one of three Medicare-approved intensive cardiac rehabilitation models…
While clogged arteries are the most common cause of heart attacks, more than half of heart attacks in women under the age of 65 can be attributed to other causes, according to a study published Sept. 15 in JACC. Led…
The Smidt Heart Institute at Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has launched a sports cardiology program to provide specialized cardiovascular care for athletes and exercise enthusiasts. The program will be led by Eli Friedman, MD, and function as part of the department…
The American Heart Association and American Medical Association have recognized 2,307 healthcare organizations for efforts to address high blood pressure within patient populations. The recognition is part of the Target: BP initiative. Jointly launched in 2015, the program aims to…