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4 cardiology data breaches in 2024

Here are four data breaches and privacy events affecting cardiology practices in 2024, as reported by Becker’s.

The biggest misconception of anesthesia reimbursement, compensation 

In light of the recent controversy surrounding Anthem’s reversal of proposed policy changes on anesthesia reimbursement, the conversation around compensation and coverage has taken on renewed urgency. 

The top 31 ASCs of 2024, per Leapfrog

The Leapfrog Group has named the top 31 ASCs for 2024, recognizing facilities for safety and recovery standards, fair billing practices, volume and other achievements. 

South Florida cardiac facility earns 3 accreditations

Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute has earned accreditation from the American College of Cardiology, the Adult Congenital Heart Association and The Joint Commission, South Florida Hospital News reported Dec. 16. 

Cedars-Sinai receives $35M donation for cardiology

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has earned a $35 million charitable gift to advance research in interventional cardiology. 

'Unchecked violence' the biggest threat to physicians: Viewpoint

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the challenges faced by physicians in 2024 have reached a crucial tipping point. 

'Unchecked violence' the biggest threat to physicians: Viewpoint

In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the challenges faced by physicians in 2024 have reached a crucial tipping point. 

Society Hill Anesthesia wins malpractice case

Philadelphia-based Society Hill Anesthesia Consultants has won a malpractice case after a jury determined that a patient’s anesthesia team was not liable for the plaintiffs’ injuries, according to a Dec. 16 report from Law.com.

Society Hill Anesthesia wins malpractice case

Philadelphia-based Society Hill Anesthesia Consultants has won a malpractice case after a jury determined that a patient’s anesthesia team was not liable for the plaintiffs’ injuries, according to a Dec. 16 report from Law.com.

What happened when Anthem cut GI anesthesia reimbursements?

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield recently reversed its decision on a controversial anesthesia reimbursement policy that could have deeply impacted gastroenterology services following intense pushback from providers and the general public.