One of the largest recent cases of violating the physician self-referral law (also called the Stark law)—which prevents physicians from financially benefiting from patient referrals—made headlines recently.

The American College of Cardiology’s Council on Clinical Practice is hosting a webinar series to help practices navigate upcoming changes by balancing economics and quality. The series will provide tips for accessing and employing cardiovascular business management tools and resources useful for professionals of all experience levels.

A few degrees of separation: That is the reach of the Boston Marathon tragedy.

Fifteen hospital systems won accolades for achieving top quality care and improved outcomes in an analysis that scrutinized more than 300 health organizations. Cincinnati led the pack, claiming two of the 15 awards.

The National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) created a video for physicians and hospital administrators that explains the basics of value-based purchasing. The video focuses on the shift from fee-for-service models to efforts to reward quality care and improved outcomes, and how registries can help measure and achieve those goals.

The American College of Physicians is offering physicians evidence-based interventions and videos designed to improve the health outcomes of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients.

#cardiology knows where it’s @. According to a research letter published in the April 16 issue of Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Twitter has taken wing with professional cardiology organizations and scientific journals, providing measurable success in outreach and messaging.

A New Jersey cardiologist has pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud in a scheme that allegedly bilked insurers $19 million, exposed patients to unneeded tests and treatments and involved unlicensed or untrained personnel.