Nearly 600 hospitals were considered for this updated ranking. 

Consolidation has been a major theme for healthcare providers in recent years, with larger practices continuing to thrive compared to their smaller counterparts. But what about cardiology specifically? 

Researchers tracked data related to more than 178 million U.S. residents. Their findings could help with the development of public policies going forward.

Cardiac involvement and myocardial inflammation are common in recovered COVID-19 patients, according to a new study published in JAMA Cardiology.

The authors tracked more than 108,000 patients who suffered their first heart attack between 2009 and 2013.

The news comes just days after Major League Baseball began its pandemic-shortened season.

Researchers tracked more than 302,000 patients with at least one cardiovascular risk factor.

Industry advocates such as RSNA and the American College of Radiology are concerned about recent reports of consumers putting off imaging amid fears of contracting COVID-19. 

Medical journals accepting reprint fees are much more likely to publish articles written by authors who received industry payments.