Cardiovascular Business

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transradial approach, same-day cardiac procedures, radial access, $300 million annual savings, JACC Cardiovascular Interventions study

News | Radial Access | February 22, 2017

Radial Access, Same-Day Cardiac Procedure Could Save $300 Million Annually

February 22, 2017 — If hospitals can perform more...

News | Cardiovascular Business | February 20, 2017

Vertess Predicts TrumpCare Means "Yuge" Spending on Healthcare IT

According to Vertess, an international healthcare-focused M + A advisory firm with expertise in diverse healthcare...

Cardinal Health survey, hospital staff, supply chain management, quality of care

News | Inventory Management | February 15, 2017

Hospital Staff Report Better Supply Chain Management Leads to Better Quality of Care

February 15, 2017 — Better hospital supply...

heart team, hybird OR, structural heart team

The heart team approach was first used on a large scale in the CoreValve and Sapien TAVR trials and helped lead to excellent outcomes in high-risk patients.

Feature | Hybrid OR | February 15, 2017 | Dave Fornell

How to Build an Integrated Heart Team

In the current era of healthcare reform and the push toward evidence-based medicine to both lower costs and improve...

Rep. Tom Price, confirmed, Health and Human Services, HHS, new secretary

News | Cardiovascular Business | February 10, 2017 | Jeff Zagoudis

Rep. Tom Price Confirmed as New Health and Human Services Secretary

February 10, 2017 — Rep. Tom Price was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new secretary of the Department of Health...

Innovaccer, MIPS Platform, reporting and performance optimization, Datashop

Technology | Cardiovascular Business | February 07, 2017

Innovaccer Launches MIPS Reporting and Performance Optimization Platform

February 7, 2017 — Healthcare analytics company Innovaccer Inc. announced the launch of its holistic MIPS Platform...

Inventory management, analytics software, cardiology, cath lab

Sponsored Content | Case Study | Inventory Management | February 07, 2017

5 Tips to Gain Efficiencies in Managing Inventory Costs and Product Standardization

The supply chain can serve as a critical strategic asset when addressing important initiatives tied to managing...

HeartWell LLP, Cigna, coronary artery disease, chronic episodes-of-care arrangement, cardiology

News | Cardiovascular Business | January 31, 2017

HeartWell LLP and Cigna Collaborate to Improve Quality, Cost for Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

January 31, 2017 — Cigna and HeartWell LLP have launched a program to improve...

ACC, american college of cardiology, impact of Trump travel ban

News | January 31, 2017 | Dave Fornell

American College of Cardiology Denounces Trump’s Travel Ban

January 31, 2017 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) issued a statement against President Donald Trump’s...

cath lab inventory management, RFID tracking

Sponsored Content | Whitepapers | Inventory Management | January 31, 2017

Build Your Case for Automated Inventory Management

Annual waste for high-value medical devices continues to grow at a rapid pace. With bundled payments putting...

analytics software, health analytics, cath lab analytics

Analytics applications can help healthcare providers transform data into actionable insight, and to make quicker, more informed decisions to improve clinical, financial and operational outcomes.

Feature | Analytics Software | January 30, 2017 | Dave Fornell

Advanced Analytics Software for Cardiology

Analytics in the past couple years have moved far beyond the simple dashboards used by many cardiology department...