MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Saddleback Medical Center has added Asad Shah, MD, and Timothy Lee, MD. Dr. Shah is a cardiothoracic surgeon with clinical interests in thoracic aortic disease, minimally invasive valve surgery and robotic cardiac surgery. He will serve as medical director of cardiothoracic surgery at the institute, according to a May […]
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MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Saddleback Medical Center has added Asad Shah, MD, and Timothy Lee, MD. Dr. Shah is a cardiothoracic surgeon with clinical interests in thoracic aortic disease, minimally invasive valve surgery and robotic cardiac surgery. He will serve as medical director of cardiothoracic surgery at the institute, according to a May […]
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As weight loss medications, including Ozempic and WeGovy, have gained popularity across the U.S., they are not without side effects, some serious. According to a May 2024 CNN report, as many as 1 in 8 adults have used a GLP-1 at some point in their lives. Side effects of the medication can extend across several […]
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Castle Biosciences has signed an agreement to acquire GI health company Previse, which was developed by specialists at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Previse is focused on chronic acid reflux related diseases, including esophageal cancer, according to a May 5 news release from Castle Biosciences. Terms of the agreement have not been […]
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The American Gastroenterological Association updated its clinical practice recommendations regarding vaccinations and non-colorectal cancer screenings for people with inflammatory bowel disease. Freddy Caldera, DO, a gastroenterologist at UW Health in Madison, Wis., said in a May 6 AGA news release that there will likely be updates to the information as evidence develops related to vaccination […]
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At the recent Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions’ 2025 Scientific Sessions in Washington, interventional cardiologists discussed the role of ASCs in the future of cardiovascular care, Medpage Today reported May 5. Here are five takeaways from the report: 1. One study presented at the conference, which looked at case volumes of outpatient coronary revascularization, […]
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Consolidation is skyrocketing in gastroenterology, particularly with private equity – nearly 10% of U.S. gastroenterologists are part of PE-backed practices, according to a 2023 study published in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Here are five major private equity transactions shaping the gastroenterology landscape: 1. One GI and Webster Equity Partners In 2020, Webster Equity Partners launched One […]
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Just 42% of physicians say their organization is on stable financial footing, according to 2025 Physician Sentiment Survey. The Harris Poll conducted the survey between Jan. 2 and Jan. 15, gathering responses from 1,001 physicians — including 750 primary care providers and 251 specialists. Here are five things to know: 1. More than half (56%) […]
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Interventional cardiologists expressed concern and frustration over recent changes to healthcare policy and financing in a May 5 report from Medpage Today. Here are four notes from the report: 1. At the recent Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions 2025 Scientific Sessions in Washington, interventional cardiologists said they were highly concerned about Congress’ consideration of […]
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Here are eight updates on payers since April 15, as reported by Becker’s: 1. The Cigna Group said that it will introduce two new programs to help manage the cost and delivery of GLP-1 drugs. 2. At least eight health systems are scaling back their health plans. Executives have cited rising medical costs, increasing regulatory […]
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