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New CMS proposals that could affect cardiology

Two new rules proposed in the CMS 2025 payment proposal could have an impact on reimbursements for cardiology services, according to a Sept. 5 article from law firm McGuire Woods LLP published by JD Supra.

Where 31 ASC leaders see growth in the next year

As the demand for outpatient care continues to flourish, ASC leaders must pinpoint and capitalize on key growth opportunities to drive their businesses forward.

FDA clears 1st cloud-based colonoscopy system

Odin Medical, an affiliate of Olympus, has earned FDA clearance for the first cloud-based AI platform designed to detect colorectal polyps during colonoscopies. 

Hoag Digestive Health hires new medical director

Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Digestive Health Institute is bringing on Jennifer Phan, MD, as medical director for the Hoag Irvine (Calif.) Advanced Endoscopy Center, according to a Sept. 5 news release from the organization. 

9 major hospital, health system layoffs in 2024

Here are nine notable layoffs that have taken place at U.S. hospitals and health systems so far this year:

The bright future of pediatric IBD treatment

Diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal diseases in children can be challenging. But Lina Felipez, MD, and pediatric gastroenterologist at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami sees a future in intestinal ultrasounds.

How ASCs benefit orthopedic surgeons

ASCs offer several unique perks to clinicians, with some stark differences to their hospital outpatient department counterparts. 

10 new cardiology practices this year

Here are 10 cardiology practices that have opened so far this year: 

McLeod Health adds interventional cardiologist

Interventional cardiologist Christoph Sossou, MD, has joined the staff at McLeod Cardiology Associates.

WVU adds 4 cardiac, thoracic surgeons

The Morgantown-based West Virginia University Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute have added four new surgeons, according to a Sept. 4 report from My Buckhannon.