1. Innovative champion and cardiologist Dr. Kenneth Johnson dies at 97 Full story

2. HCA Florida hospital debuts procedure to treat carotid stenosis Full story

3. AHA updates guidance for stroke center patient care Full story

4. A late heart disease diagnosis is detrimental. Learn how providers are offering more timely diagnoses + better treatment options during this discussion.

5. US Heart and Vascular partners with Orion Medical Full story

6. February is heart health month: 5 things to know Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. 5 top healthcare payment challenges for 2023 and how to get ahead of them — see the report here.

2. When only 35% of referrals end in a visit, you can't justify time spent on manual patient outreach. This digital upgrade led Froedtert Health to a 3-day referral-to-appointment workflow.

3. 38% of Americans delayed care in 2022 over cost concerns — a record high. Learn how to reengage patients and improve their financial experience with this roadmap.