A new heart age calculator developed by researchers at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., shows many Americans have hearts significantly older than their actual age, according to a study ...

Philadelphia-based Wills Eye Hospital has named Julia Haller, MD, as CEO. In the role, Dr. Haller will oversee patient care, strategic planning, financial performance and philanthropic advancement, ...

The FDA has announced new requirements for safety labeling on all opioid pain medications that place renewed emphasis on the risks associated with their long-term use. According to a July 31 news ...

Neurosurgeons are the highest-paid physician specialty in 2025, earning an average of nearly $750,000 annually, according to Doximity’s “Physician Compensation Report 2025.” Neurosurgery was the only ...

Of the 50 best hospitals in 2025-26 for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, 14 are located in the South. U.S. News & World Report released its rankings July 29, which compares the best hospitals ...

The CEO and medical director of Fast Lab Technologies have been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a $500 million scheme to defraud Medicare, Medicaid, TriCare and other insurers by billing for ...

On July 15, CMS issued its proposed rule for its 2026 physician fee schedule, that included a 3.6% bump to physician payments. The overall reimbursement for cardiovascular services is projected to ...

Robotic-assisted surgery is emerging as a viable and increasingly adopted option for emergency colorectal procedures, according to a July 23 study published in the Journal of the American College of ...

Gastroenterology Consultants of South Texas provided notice of a cybersecurity incident and data breach, according to a July 29 report from The HIPAA Journal. An unauthorized third party gained access ...

Salt Lake City is the city where anesthesiologists with 15 to 21 years of experience are paid the most on average, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Here are the 10 best-paying cities for mid- ...

CMS released the 2026 proposed payment rule for hospital outpatient departments and ASCs on July 15. The proposal included the addition of 276 procedures to the covered procedures list for ASCs, ...