Three of the new hires previously worked with Cardiovascular Institute of the South, the cardiology practice that launched Cardiovascular Logistics in 2023 with Lee Equity Partners.
Ken Rosenfield, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital, and William Gray, MD, of Lankenau Heart Institute, detailed the long-term impact of a key policy shift.
Data from nearly 9.9 million participants were included in the team’s final analysis. The group emphasized the important role governments can play in trying to reverse the world's reliance on these products.
“It can be a challenging discussion to have with patients because there is evidence that cannabis has some therapeutic properties," one researcher said. "However, as suggested by this study, cannabis use also has significant cardiovascular risks.”
Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."