Abiomed has issued two recalls affecting Impella heart pump systems and related components due to device performance issues and patient safety risks. The first action involves a correction to Impella RP with SmartAssist and Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist devices…
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Paramus, N.J.-based the Valley Hospital is the first hospital in the U.S. to use landiolol to treat cardiac arrhythmias in critically ill patients. Landiolol, approved by the FDA in November 2024, is a fast-acting, intravenous beta blocker that can reduce…
As 2027 approaches, Medicare Advantage plans are navigating tighter margins, increased oversight and higher expectations for accuracy. They are entering a more constrained environment where performance, not volume, will determine financial outcomes. From expanded RADV audit exposure to tighter expectations…
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Jonesboro, Ark.-based St. Bernards Healthcare opened a new heart and vascular clinic and diagnostics center in Paragould, Ark. on April 2, according to ABC affiliate KAIT 8. The expansion marks Northeast Arkansas’ only outpatient interventional cardiac, vascular and electrophysiology catheterization…
A recent study found that screening the health literacy of pediatric patients’ caregivers improved discharge education and reduced 30-day readmission rates. The study, published April 1 in Critical Care Nurse, screened 150 pediatric patients’ caregivers within 24 hours of admission…
Cincinnati Children’s is taking a broad, collaborative approach to providing pediatric care. In February, the system partnered with a fifth hospital and its fourth partnership outside of Ohio. Its partners include Lexington-based Golisano Children’s at University of Kentucky, Peyton Manning…
Women keep your hospital moving. An MSK plan designed around women’s health can keep them physically, mentally and emotionally engaged while keeping your hospital healthy. Download this e-book to uncover insights about the women at your health system. You’ll learn…
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Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) teams play a critical role in ensuring diagnoses are accurate, supported, and reflective of the care delivered. But as charts grow more complex and payer scrutiny of retrospective documentation review increases, changes to documentation that happen…
May 7, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM America/Chicago
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Dr. David Kirk, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Regard
Fran Jurcak MSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O
Independent Consultant - CDI and Revenue Cycle
Nio Queiro, CEO
The Queiro Group
Dr. Carolyn Bauer
Medical Director of Clinical Documentation, Montefiore
Advanced practice providers are becoming a larger part of cardiology teams at VCU Health Pauley Heart Center in Richmond, Va. Twenty-one years ago, in 2005, just two APPs worked in the center’s cardiac surgery intensive care unit, according to an…
Pharmacy procurement becomes increasingly difficult to manage as health systems expand. Many organizations have centralized strategies in place, yet purchasing decisions remain reactive. The result: inconsistency, missed savings and increased compliance risk across the enterprise. This session explores where traditional…
May 12, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM America/Chicago
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Calvin Hunsicker
Founder and Chief Product Officer, SureCost
Chad O’Connor
VP/GM Acute, SureCost
Jessica Daley
Founder, Daley Consulting Services, LLC