Wednesday, May 4, 4:15-5:45 pm

San Francisco, open your Golden Gate, sang Judy Garland.  When The Heart Rhythm Societys 32nd Annual Scientific Sessions kicks off tomorrow in San Francisco, a full agenda outlining the best strategies to treat cardiac arrhythmias and how healthcare reform will impact the field of EP, awaits attendees. This event features 250 educational sessions, 900 faculty and 130 exhibitors focused on research or delivery of arrhythmia care or services. The message is clear: successful collaboration among physicians, scientists, allied professionals and industry across the globe can dramatically improve patient care and outcomes. 

Implementing a multidisciplinary stroke clinic model into practice can improve care for high-risk cerebrovascular disease patients at almost the same cost as discharge to home, according to a study published in the April 26 issue of the Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare.

CHICAGOToday, cardiovascular services sit on the precipice of change, said Brian Contos, executive director of The Advisory Board Company, April 15 at the annual leadership meeting of the American College of Cardiovascular Administrators (ACCA).

CHICAGOTo help increase the viability of cardiovascular practices, "We must clean up priorities and focus on getting involved in CV registries like PINNACLE, and focus on improving processes of care," said Jack Lewin, MD, CEO of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) April 14 at this years annual leadership conference of the American College of Cardiovascular Administrators (ACCA).

CHICAGOLooming Medicare cuts combined with dismal economic times have pressed more and more physician groups to think about hospital integration. And while the process may be tangible, both parties must have a seat at the table when trying to decide the right model for these joint ventures, according to a presentation yesterday at this years annual American College of Cardiovascular Administrators (ACCA) leadership conference.

The addition of virtual reality and gaming systems to stroke rehabilitation programs can improve arm strength and motor skills, according to research published April 7 in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Diagnostic Imaging Northwest has selected NovaPRO, Novarads RIS/PACS technology.